Around Town

Road Replacement This Week on Mt. Auburn Street, Detours Planned

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The replacement of the roadway on Mt. Auburn Street will take place between Amherst and School streets from Aug. 5-7. Traffic will be diverted off of Mt. Auburn Street, and entrances from Boylston Street and Stearns Road will also be impacted during the construction. Sidewalk work continues from Boylston Street to School Street and Hillside Avenue to Upland Road. Drainage work will take place at the intersection of Mt. Auburn and Walnut Street.

Environment

City Awarded Grant to Help Expand Residential Heat Pumps

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The City of Watertown was one of the groups receiving a grant from the Mass Clean Energy Center. The funds will be used to help renters and lower-income households access clean, energy-efficient heat pumps through coaching, outreach, and financial support. See more information from the Mass Clean Energy Center, below.

Elections

Learn About the Candidates in a Pair of Upcoming Live Events

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Watertown groups will host candidate nights for two races on the Sept. 1 State Primary ballot on Aug. 4 and 5. On Tuesday, the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative will appear on a live broadcast debate. The following night, the candidates for the 5th Congressional District have been invited to an online candidate forum. See details provided by the organizers, below.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Classic Car Show, Spider-Man Movie, Photos of Armenia, Aluminum Pouring, Kids Crafts

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This weekend is full of fun for car lovers, super heroes, and plenty for art enthusiasts. Check out some classic cars at a classic house on Sunday at the Commander’s Mansion. The latest Spider-Man movie comes out on Friday, and will be showing all weekend. See photography from Armenia at Project Save. Tweens can participate in aluminum pouring sessions at the Watertown Library on Friday and Saturday. Kids can make crafts at the Library on Saturday.

Elections

Northeast UAW Endorses State Senate Candidate

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Daniel Lander.

The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander for State Senate:

Daniel Lander announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by UAW Region 9A, a union representing thousands of workers across the northeast and right here in this district. The endorsement emphasizes Daniel’s commitment to supporting working people who are strugglingunder the leadership of a state senator that does not stand up for worker’s rights.