Cecilia Lenk

Outgoing Town Councilor Looks Back on Her 6 Years in Office

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During her time on the Town Council, which ended with the New Year, Cecilia Lenk got involved in some of the biggest issues, such as the town’s finances, but she also liked to tackle some of the less glamorous areas such as roads, sidewalks and sewers. 

Lenk joined the Council six years ago, when the District B seat opened up. Her most prominent role prior to that was serving on the Building Committee for the expansion of the Watertown Free Public Library. “Jon Hecht was leaving the seat (to become a state representative) and a number of people encouraged me to run,” Lenk said. “It was something I was interested in doing and it seemed like the right time.” She thought some of her expertise would be useful on the Council, particularly in the area of financial and the environment.

Elections

Watertown’s Steve Aylward Holding Campaign Kick Off Event

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You are cordially invited to a Campaign Kickoff Celebration to support the re-election of: Steve Aylward State Committeeman Massachusetts Republican Party Second Suffolk and Middlesex District. The event will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at Patou Restaurant, 69 Leonard St. in Belmont. Steve was also the Campaign Chair for the successful 2014 Ballot Question 1 “Tank the Gas Tax,” which repealed the automatic increases in the Gas Tax.

Around Town

History Lovers Wanted to Volunteer for Watertown Historical Society

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The Historical Society’s mission is to help preserve the rich history of Watertown. The Society was founded in 1888 and throughout the years has preserved artifacts from Watertown’s past and published papers researched by members of its Board, as well as books about Watertown and all of the early Town Records. The Edmund Fowle House at 28 Marshall Street serves as the home of the Historical Society of Watertown. Built in 1772, the Fowle House is the second oldest surviving house in Watertown. At the beginning of the American Revolution it served as headquarters for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government from July 1775, to September 1776.

Eating

Spoodles Soup Factory Has Opened a Nearby Location

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After 8 years of refining their concept, Spoodles Soup Factory of Foxborough is thrilled to announce the opening of their second location in Belmont, Massachusetts. The second outlet is located at 374 Trapelo Road, and is open Monday-Thursday from 11 a.m.-7 p.m., and on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

Spoodles Soup Factory in Belmont serves delicious, hearty portions of soup. Each of their recipes are prepared daily to achieve the highest levels of quality and taste, and are conveniently packaged for takeout or to eat on the go. Still hungry? Each soup can be complimented perfectly by a diverse selection of sandwiches, made fresh each day.

Real Estate

Four Homes Sold This Week Around Watertown

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The Watertown real estate market ended the year on a high note with four sales. $610,000 – 267-269 North Beacon St., 2 unit, 14 total room, 6 total bedroom, Duplex multi-family home

$383,500 – 98 Franklin St. Unit 98, 8 room, 4 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

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$440,000 – 51 Crawford St Unit 51, 8 room, 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$460,000 – 41 Olney St., 8 room, 4 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

Real Estate

New Year Starts With A Handful of Open Houses in Watertown

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Check out the open houses available around Watertown this week. $965,000 – 24-26 Morse St., 2 unit, 14 total room, 7 total bedroom 2 family, Open House: Sunday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

$549,500 – 180 North Beacon Unit 180, 10 room, 3 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$775,000 – 361 School St., 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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$565,000 – 24-26 Morse St Unit 2, 8 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

$475,000 – 24-26 Morse St. Unit 1, 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.