Around Town
Final Watertown Farmers Market of 2024 This Week
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The Watertown Farmers Market announced the final market of the season will be Wednesday. See the announcement below.
Watertown Restaurants Concerned About Impact of Question 5
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A Vote No on Question 5 T-shirt worn by an employee at Donohue’s Bar & Grill (Contributed Photo)
Local restaurants have spoken out against Question 5 on the State Election ballot, saying that if the ballot measure passes servers and bartenders would make less money, and diners would see higher prices to cover the $15 per hour wages.
Watertown Square Zoning Discussion Will Include Accessory Units, Household Definition & Neighborhood Mixed Use Zoning
When the zoning changes proposed to make the Watertown Square Area Plan a reality were presented last week, the City Council and Planning Board didn’t get to dig down on a few areas, including accessory dwelling units (i.e. in-law units), what constitutes a household for residential units, and the new Neighborhood Mixed Use zones.
City Seeks Input on Proposed Logo for City of Watertown
The City of Watertown is considering creating a City Logo that could be used on official documents and presentations. The logo would not replace the City Seal. This week, the City sent out a survey to residents seeking opinions of what they think of the proposed logo.
Watertown Square Zoning Changes Seek to Make More Vibrant, Bike/Pedestrian Friendly Area & Meets State Housing Requirements
Wednesday night, the City Council and Planning Board began to dig into the details of the zoning that will make the transformation of Watertown Square a reality. The zoning includes areas where City officials seek to create areas with a vibrant street front, make the area more friendly for walkers and bicyclists, promote affordable housing, and a section where multi-story residential buildings will be allowed by right to comply with the state’s MBTA Communities Law.
More Headlines
Early Voting for the 2024 Election Begins on Saturday
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New Life Added to Nearly-Century Old Two-Family Home in Watertown
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Fitness Studio Hosting Halloween Community Celebration
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The following announcement was provided by Fly Together Fitness:
Get ready to unleash your inner show ghoul! Join us at Fly Together Fitness – Watertown (100 Parker Street) for a Halloween Community Celebration bash with tricks and treats! Check out performances from our students and staff and take a FREE mini class or two!
Government
Discussion of What’s Going on With the Legislature in Watertown
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Massachusetts State House
The following announcement was provided by Progressive Watertown:
WBUR characterized the end of the 2023-2024 MA legislative session as “a showcase of dysfunctional governance that was [as] demoralizing as it was infuriating to witness.” “Deeply broken” was a headline in the Boston Globe. Activists are boiling over with frustration!
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Watertown Organizations to Celebrate Disability Awareness
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Watertown Free Public LibraryThe historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library, World in Watertown and the Commission on Disability:
On Saturday, November 2, World in Watertown, the Watertown Free Public Library, and the Watertown Commission on Disability invite the community to join in celebrating disability awareness. This is a great opportunity to hear from Watertown residents with disabilities, learn about their lives and experiences in Watertown, and meet local disability organizations serving our diverse community.
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Fall Leaves and History to be Featured at Walk N Talk Around Mount Auburn Cemetery
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(Courtesy of Mount Auburn Cemetery)
Enjoy the fall foliage and hear about the history of the Mount Auburn Cemetery during the Walk N Talk co-sponsored by the Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown.
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Kids Can Trick-or-Treat at Watertown City Hall
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Children are invited to head down to City Hall and do some trick-or-treating. See the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
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Five Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week
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Two single family houses, a pair of condos, and a townhouse were sold this week.
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LETTER: Resident Who Benefited from Psychedelic Medicines Supports Question 4
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Dear Editor,
I am a grandmother and a retired elementary school teacher, and I have twice benefitted from taking psychedelic plant medicines. That is why I’m voting Yes on Question #4.