Real Estate
Two Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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A pair of single family homes were sold this week in town.
Police Log: Resident Discovers $135K Fraudulent Charge, Man Slapped at Car Wash During Argument
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Retiring Planning Director Looks Back on His 17 Years in Watertown
Steve Magoon
Steve Magoon has seen the transformation of large sections of Watertown, and played a major role in the creation of some of the City’s most important planning documents during his time working for the City. Magoon will retire at the end of January after more than 17 years as director of the Department of Community Development and Planning.
Watertown Cancelling Contract for Flock License Plate Reading Cameras
Watertown will cancel the contract with Flock Safety to install license plate reading cameras in the City, and City Manager George Proakis told the City Council he wants to continue to have discussions about when it is appropriate for the Watertown Police to use technology in its investigations.
Snow Cleanup & Removal in Watertown Will Continue Through This Week
Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street.
Watertown Public Works crews will be busy this week continuing efforts to dig the City out after the heavy snow on Sunday and Monday, said City Manager George Proakis.
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Around Town
Charles River Chamber’s Sends Letter with “Timely Immigration Information for Employers”
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The Charles River Regional Chamber sent a letter about anticipated immigration enforcement efforts in the Boston area, and included guidance for businesses and information about immigration policies. See the letter written by Chamber President & CEO Greg Reibman, below.
To our members:
Our chamber firmly believes in abiding by all federal, state and local laws. However, those laws include individual protections, rights and due process that we believe must also be followed.
Transportation
MBTA Announces Service Information During Upcoming Winter Storm
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Charlie BreitroseAn MBTA 71 bus.
The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:
The MBTA provided riders with service information in advance of the upcoming winter storm, including that Commuter Rail Storm Schedules will be implemented this Monday. With frigid temperatures, wind gusts, and snowy conditions predicted this weekend, the MBTA also urges riders to be safe, plan ahead, and allow for some extra time if traveling on the T this weekend. While crews will be working hard to clear snow and ice throughout the transit system, MBTA riders are reminded to use caution on platforms, at bus stops, when boarding/alighting trains, accessing stations, and approaching railroad crossings.
Entertainment
Small Saves Cartoon: Hockey Player or Salesperson?
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Around Town
Snow Emergency Called for Major Snow Storm Forecast to Drop 15+ Inches on Watertown
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Teddy KokorosA major snow storm is forecast to drop 15 inches or more on Watertown on Jan. 25 and 26. Above, Main Street on the westside of Watertown during the Jan. 29, 2022 blizzard.
A Snow Emergency has been called in Watertown beginning on Sunday for the storm expected to dump as much as 20 inches of snow over two days. The storm will be preceded by dangerously cold wind chill. See the closings and postponements due to the storm, below.
Around Town
Refined Design for Walker Pond to be Presented at Community Meeting
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See the refined conceptual design for Walker Pond at the third and final community meeting on Feb. 5 at 6 p.m. at the Jewish Community Day School, at 57 Stanley Ave. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Boys Hockey Brings Their A-Game And Almost Pulls Off a Big Upset
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Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. at the John A. Ryan Arena, with Watertown/Wayland Raiders Hockey in the midst of a seven-game losing streak, one and all were treated to an excellent hockey game. Watertown/Wayland was faced with the challenge of trying to end the losing streak against the Winchester Red & Black, ranked 14th in the Boston Globe Top 20 as of last week and fresh off a big win at Belmont.
Real Estate
Watertown Has 14 Open Houses Over the Weekend
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Plenty of open houses to check out in town this weekend.