Entertainment
Artist Reception at Watertown Gallery for Storefront Art Projects Show
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Artists featured in latest show at Storefront Art Projects will host a reception on Thursday, Aug. 5.
Police Log: Suspect Seen on Video Going to Bathroom on Driveway, Fire Damages Home
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
UPDATED: See Who Will be on the Watertown Town Election Ballot in November, Library Trustee Not Running
Charlie Breitrose
(Originally posted July 28. Updated July 3o at 12:50 p.m.)
Town Clerk Janet Murphy certified the candidates for Watertown’s Town Election, to be held on Nov. 2, 2021.
Local Data Consultant Discovers Line in Federal Law that Cost Watertown Millions in Pandemic Relief
CivilyticsWatertown’s Jared Knowles, president of Civilytics, discovered a line in the ARPA Pandemic relief act that cost Watertown millions in aid.
A small data analysis firm discovered a five word section in the American Rescue Plan Act that cost communities such as Watertown millions in federal dollars compared to small towns in other states.
Life Science Building in East Watertown Approved by Zoning Board
Elm Street PartnersA rendering of the new life science lab building approved to be built at 23 Elm St. The building to the right is the Residence Inn by Marriott hotel.
Months after it first appeared before the Zoning Board of Appeal, a three story life science lab building at 23 Elm Street got approval to be constructed on Wednesday night.
More Headlines
Watertown Rower Will Row for the Gold After His Crew Qualified for the Olympic Final
Candidate List for 2021 Watertown Election Taking Shape, Several Seek At-Large Council Seats
New Rep Theatre Seeks to Raise $200,000 to Prevent Shutting Down Permanently
Cartoon
Small Saves Joined by New Cat Themed Cartoon by Watertown Native James DeMarco
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and had a love of cartooning. He started drawing Small Saves in 1991, which features another of his loves — hockey. Recently, DeMarco debuted a new comic strip featuring a cat named Trouble.
Government
Watertown State Rep. Backs Legislation Promoting Electrification of Vehicle Fleets
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State Rep. Steve Owens.
The following piece was provided by State Rep. Steve Owens’ office:
At a hearing held today by the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined colleagues and advocates to support her legislation promoting the electrification of fleets and vehicles.
Entertainment
Volunteers Wanted for First Watertown Arts Market
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The Town of Watertown is happy to support this year’s inaugural Arts Market, hosted by a coalition of arts and business organizations in Town, taking place at Arsenal Park on August 21 from 12-5 PM (rain date August 28th).
Real Estate
A Quartet of Watertown Properties Sold This Week
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Three condos and a single family home in Watertown were sold this week.
Real Estate
A Variety of Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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A dozen open houses to visit over the weekend in Watertown.
Around Town
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Funds 4 Teen Positions with Grant from Attorney General’s Office
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The Watertown Boys & Girls Club was one of more than 70 organizations statewide to receive funds from the Attorney General’s office aimed at funding summer jobs for young people.
Election 2021
LETTER: Vote in November, the Town Election Will be an Important One
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown residents cast their ballots in 2020.
Dear Watertown Residents,
I strongly urge you to vote in this fall’s municipal elections. As a lifelong resident, I know this election will be consequential! It will set the trajectory for Watertown for many decades to come, just like those held forty years ago did.