Around Town
Three Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a two family and a condo were sold this week.
WHS Students, Local Life Science Professionals CoLAB-orate in After School Club
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseStudents at Watertown High School got to run hands-on lab analyses during the CoLAB Club. One of volunteers from life science companies, Bridget Kreger of C4 Therapeutics, second from left, and WHS chemistry teacher Liz Mundy look on as the students fill vials with samples.
While most of the school was dark and quiet, students were busy in one science classroom at Watertown High School well after the final bell working on a science experiment.
Watertown VFW Post 1105 Celebrating 100th Anniversary
The Burnham-Manning Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1105 will Celebrate its Centennial Anniversary on May 24. The Post provided the following information. History of Burnham-Manning VFW Post 1105
The sign out of the former location of VFW Post 1105.
Police Log: Man Caught Taking Items from Nike, Resident Reports Scam Email
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Police to be Removed from Civil Service, Use Body Cams & Vehicle Cams
Some major changes will be coming to the Watertown Police Department in the near future, including taking patrol officers out of the Civil Service System, and officers will wear body cameras and have cameras on their vehicles.
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New Watertown Football Coach Works to Bond With Team, Build Excitement Around the Program
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Around Town
Nominations Wanted for the Watertown Youth Coalition’s Community Spirit Awards
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Youth Coalition:
Watertown Youth Coalition’s annual Community Spirit Awards is coming up! We will be hosting this year’s event at Filippello Park (191 Grove St., Watertown) on Wednesday June 5th, 6-7:30. We will be accepting nominations until Friday, May 24th.
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Patrick’s PALS Hosting 28th Annual Charity Event to Raise Awareness of Fragile X Syndrome
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The following information was provided by Patrick’s PALS:
On June 1, 2024 Watertown residents James and Pamela Vershbow will run their 28th Annual charity event. Named after their now 31-year old son, Patrick’s PALS
Entertainment
Small Saves Takes on a Talented Youngster in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Business
New Stores, Eateries at Arsenal Yards & Spring Events
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Courtesy of Arsenal YardsArsenal Yards has some new places to shop and eat, and more coming soon.
The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Arsenal Yards, located in the heart of Watertown’s East End, is bringing even more new offerings to the neighborhood. In addition to its already well-known businesses, Arsenal Yards will welcome a list of seven new retail, dining, and service offerings as well as dozens of outdoor events throughout the spring and summer months.
Government
City Seeks Residents to Serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or other information concerning background or experience by email to Citymgr@watertown-ma.gov or City Manager’s Office, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Around Town
Four Open Houses in Watertown Over Mother’s Day Weekend
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A variety of homes in Watertown are for sale, including a four-family property.
Around Town
LETTER: Looking Back, Moving Forward in Watertown Square
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We often talk about “The Good Old Days” and the nostalgia of how things were better in the past. While Watertown’s past had great things, “The Good Old Days” had the same issues we face today.