I’m upset and also alarmed that police invite us to an “outreach” meeting that turned out to be an hour and a half of schmoozing and mututal self-congratulation, and NOT A SINGLE QUESTION submitted in writing was responded to or even read. First, it would have been helpful if we were told in advance that …
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2013 Watertown Riverfront Mini-Grant Program
The Watertown Community Foundation is proud to announce the 2013 Watertown Riverfront Mini-Grant Progam. Please follow the link to view a flyer. All eligible organizations are encouraged to apply for one of several $500 mini-grants. The purpose of these grants is to encourage utilization, enjoyment and revitalization of the riverfront. Applicants must be either: an all …
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Watch the MA Senate Budget Debate Live and Follow Budget Amendments
The Senate will go into its second day of debate on the Fiscal Year 2014 budget on May 23. You can watch the debate live here provided by Senate Broadcast Services on the MA Legislative website. You can also follow the progress of the budget amendments at the Senate Budget Website. Roll call results can …
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Window Safety Reminder for the Warmer Months; Un Aviso: Seguridad Para Ventanas
See the full-sized poster. Mira el poster de tamaño natural. This information is also provided in Spanish below./Esta información también se proporciona abajo. Warmer weather is approaching and with it a greater risk of injury to children due to falls from windows. The Boston Public Health Commission’s Injury Prevention Program has a Kids Can’t Fly campaign …
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Planned Testing in the Fenway: Loud Bangs Expected, Not Cause for Alarm
Over the next two weeks, the Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting planned testing of support structures as part of the Muddy River Restoration Project. Residents may hear “loud, gunshot-like bangs” as part of the testing that will last for less than a second. The noise is not cause for alarm. Eight tests have been scheduled …
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Watertown Community Foundation Supports “Watertown Strong” Neighborhood Gatherings
Senator Brownsberger’s office is pleased to share this announcement from the Watertown Community Foundation urging residents to engage in neighborhood gatherings to share experiences and feelings about the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent events. Foundation Supports “Watertown Strong” Neighborhood Gatherings In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent actions by the Watertown Police …