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Virtual Hearing on Mt. Auburn Street Redesign Planned by State Officials

By Guest Writer | 2 hours ago

WorldTech EngineeringA hearing will be held to discuss the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street. Pictured is a conceptual drawing of what the new bus stop on Mt. Auburn Street near Parker Street when plans were discussed in 2018.

The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:

A Live Virtual Design Public Hearing will be hosted on the MassDOT website below to present the design for the proposed Rehabilitation of Mt. Auburn Street (Route 16) project in Watertown, MA.

New Barbecue Restaurant in Watertown Holding Soft Opening

Barbecue lovers will have a new spot to visit in Watertown beginning Thursday, Oct. 28.

Watertown Youth Hockey Looking to Grow, Skating and Hockey Lessons Start Soon

Charlie BreitroseWatertown Youth Hockey players practice at the John A. Ryan Arena.

Watertown Youth Hockey will soon start its popular Learn to Skate program, and coaches hope that eventually the young skaters will move on to the youth hockey teams.

Watertown High Football Grabs Overtime Win, Golfers Take a Swing at State Tournament

Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Mason Andrade scored a touchdown in the Raiders’ win over Wakefield. Here he runs the ball against Belmont in 2019.

The Raiders handed Middlesex League foe Wakefield its second loss of the season with an overtime victory. The win helped Watertown’s chances of qualifying for the State playoffs.

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Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation Accepting Applications for Watertown Schools Program Grants

By Guest Writer | 4 hours ago

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is pleased to announce they are accepting applications for the Watertown School Grant Program. This program focuses solely on Watertown’s public schools and seeks to support activities that improve instruction and learning. For the first time WCF is partnering with Life Science Cares to fund STEM grants. The application form is available online.

Obituaries

OBIT: Rose Audet, 82, Formerly of Cambridge, Lived in Watertown

By Guest Writer | 7 hours ago

Rose M. (Denoncourt) Audet, age 82 of Watertown, MA, formerly of Cambridge. Passed away on October 24, 2021 after illness.

Election 2021

LETTER: School Committee Candidate is an Invaluable Resource for Families

By Guest Writer | 7 hours ago

I was recently part of a group of residents who wrote an endorsement of Lily Rayman-Read for reelection to the Watertown School Committee.

Election 2021

LETTER: Former Town Council President Endorses Council, School Committee Candidates

By Guest Writer | 7 hours ago

Dear residents, friends, families, taxpayers, parents and life long “townies”,

On Tuesday, November 2nd, we/you will be faced with an outcome of an election that will forever be embedded in the history of Watertown.

Around Town

LETTER: Watertown Resident Endorses Several Candidates in Town Election

By Guest Writer | 7 hours ago

Dear Neighbors,

I’m writing as a lifelong resident of Watertown. After attending St. Patrick’s and WHS, I graduated from Babson College with a B.S. in Business Administration and major in Economics, then earned a Master’s in Teaching from Brandeis University, where I concentrated in Secondary History Education. I currently work as a Project Manager for a FinTech.

Charter Changes

LETTER: East End Resident Endorses Slate of Candidates, Votes on Charter Changes

By Guest Writer | 7 hours ago

I am a parent and committed progressive in the East End of Watertown. Here’s what I’m supporting this year, and why:

Election 2021

LETTER: State Rep. Supports Watertown School Committee Candidate

By Guest Writer | 8 hours ago

School Committee candidate Jessica Middlebrook and State Rep. Steve Owens.

Dear Watertown Community,

I write this letter to enthusiastically endorse Jessica Middlebrook for the Watertown School Committee.

Around Town

LETTER: 85 East End Residents Endorse District A Council Candidate

By Guest Writer | 9 hours ago

Dear Neighbors,

We are a group of East End residents writing to endorse Nicole Gardner for District A Town Councilor and to encourage our neighbors to cast their ballots for Nicole on November 2nd! Nicole has the experience, values, energy, and expertise the East End needs today.