Schools
Shop, Eat & Raise Money for the Watertown High Class of 2023
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Bling boutique and Donohue’s Bar & Grill will be putting on a fund raiser for the Watertown High School Class of 2023.
Gore Place’s New Home for Sheep Being Built With Historic Method
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Charlie BreitroseA new barn is going up at Gore Place for the estate’s herd of sheep. It is being built using a historic method.
A new building going up at the farm at Gore Place will provide a new home for the flock of sheep at the historic estate, but it will also embody the architecture of the 19th Century, when the home and farm were built.
Fewer Home Sold in Watertown in 2022, but Prices Rose & See Who Ranks as the Top Agent
The number of home sales in Watertown in 2022 dropped from the previous year, as well as the total sales. However the average price rose. And the same agent topped the list for the second straight year.
Watertown Teachers Working to Rule, Calling for Settling Contract
Watertown teachers rallied in Watertown Square on Jan. 25 calling for settling their contract. Photo courtesy of Watertown Cable News / Maya Shwayder.
Watertown teachers and Watertown School officials have been in negotiations for a new contract, but have not yet settled. In a step to express their displeasure with the process, teachers have started “working to rule” this week.
See the Community Preservation Project Application Presentations for 2023
The Community Preservation Committee will hear applications for six projects seeking from groups funding from the fund created by the passage of the Community Preservation Act.
More Headlines
Electrical Wiring Project Will Impact Traffic on North Beacon St.
City Council Votes to Raise Its Salary Based on COLA, Will Examine Figure Next Term
Police Log: Shoplifter Caught with Laptop, Wall Damaged by Vehicle
Around Town
Watertown Recycling Center Closed During Cold Spell
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Watertown’s Recycling Center will be closed this weekend due to the frigid temperatures, according to the announcement from the Department of Public Works. See info below.
Around Town
Nine Open Houses for Watertown Homebuyers
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Check out this weekend’s open houses around town.
Around Town
Chamber’s Love Local Effort Supports Restaurants & Residents in Need
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber is launching a month-long campaign in February designed to support the restaurant community in Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley, while also helping those in need.
Around Town
Watertown Seeks to Fill Opening on Planning Board
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The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Accepting Applications for Part-Time & Seasonal Positions
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023 calendar year. This includes immediate employment as a part time member of the staff throughout the year or seasonal work during different seasons of the year. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2023) or older to be considered.
Schools
Two BC High Students from Watertown Inducted into National Honor Society
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Boston College High School’s National Honor Society members.
The following announcement was provided by Boston College High School:
The following students have been inducted into the Robert J. Fulton, SJ Chapter of the National Honor Society at Boston College High School:
Government
City Councilor John Airaisan Hosting Annual Public Meeting
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Councilor At-Large John Airasian.
As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. City Councilor At-Large John Airasian announced dates for his constituent meeting. See info below.