Schools

School Committee Wants to Hear from Public About Hiring Next Superintendent

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As the search begins for Watertown’s next Superintendent, the School Committee wants to hear from parents and community members about what they want to see in the next leader of the town’s schools. 

The Watertown Public Schools sent out the following announcement:

The Watertown School Committee is interested in getting feedback on the superintendent search process. There are several ways to participate, including live focus groups for the community scheduled at the following dates and times:

Tuesday, January 10, 2017: 8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, January 11, 2017: 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

Thursday, January 12, 2017: 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

The focus groups will take place in the Innovation Lab, Third Floor, Phillips Building, 30 Common St., Watertown. In addition, you can go to the following link and participate in an on-line survey that includes ample space for your open responses. That link is:   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WPS2017

Arsenal Mall

LETTER: Tower at Arsenal Mall Too Tall, Will Loom Over Charles River

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To the citizens of Watertown, regarding the Arsenal Project MP/SP proposal,

As I sat in the audience of the Planning Board meeting of Dec. 14, 2016, I was again disappointed. In over a year of meetings the issue which I thought would have been a major concern to both the citizens of Watertown, the city councilors and the city planning department employees was rarely discussed. The issue I am referring to is the development of a 12 story building (building “G”) approximately 100 feet from Greenough Boulevard. Now the reason the developer wants to build this building is obvious.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Chief Lifts Winter Parking Ban for Holidays

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Watertown –

With the Holidays fast approaching, the Watertown Police Department recognizes the need for additional overnight parking to accommodate visiting family members and friends. Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn wishes to announce that effective December 23, 2016 officers will temporarily stop enforcing the All Night Parking Ban – barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding. Should there be a snow event please refer to the town website for available off-street parking locations. Chief Lawn still encourages all homeowners to use available off street parking during the overnight hours. Enforcement of the All Night Parking ban will resume on January 3, 2017.

Sports

Watertown Sisters Named Globe All-Scholastics, Elder is Player of the Year

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A pair of Watertown sisters made the Boston Globe’s 2016 All-Scholastic Field Hockey team, and one was named the top player in Div. 2. Senior Kourtney Kennedy and junior Jonna Kennedy both made the Globe’s list of best field hockey players, and Kourtney received the Div. 2 Player of the Year honor for the second year in a row. Kourtney, who will play field hockey for UConn next year, never lost a high school game and was part of four straight state championships with the Raiders.

Entertainment

Recreation Dept. Has Tickets for Celtics, Disney on Ice, Harlem Globetrotters

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Get tickets to some fun and exciting events at TD Garden through the Watertown Recreation Department, including the Boston Celtics, Disney on Ice and the Harlem Globetrotters. 

 
Boston Celtics
The Recreation Department has tickets for the following games:

Saturday, Jan. 7, 7:30 – New Orleans, section 307, $35

Monday, Jan. 16, 7:30 – Charlotte Bobcats, section, 320, $20

Friday, Feb. 3, 8:00 – L.A. Lakers, section 324, $70

Sunday, March 12, 3:30 – Chicago Bulls, section 322 $70

Friday, March 24, 7:30 – Phoenix Suns, section 319 $50

Tickets are sold on a first come first serve basis to Watertown Residents. Full payment is due at time of purchase.

Entertainment

Which Scenes Shot in Watertown Made it Into ‘Patriots Day, What Stood in For the Town

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Oscar-winning actor J.K. Simmons, center, speaks with Connie Pugliese during a break from filming in her home. The actor is portraying her husband Jeff, a Watertown Police sergeant in the film “Patriots Day.” Just like the real-life events of the Boston Marathon Bombing, Watertown features prominently in the movie “Patriots Day,” well sometimes it is the town, and others other locations played the part. Filmmakers spent several days in Watertown last spring shooting scenes at the former Watertown Police Station, the Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street, Main Street Mobile, the area near Greg’s Restaurant and the home of Watertown Police Sgt. Jeff Pugliese.

Real Estate

$1.6 Million Home Tops the List of 7 Watertown Properties Sold This Week

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Six homes sold in the Watertown real estate market this week including four two-families. $1,615,000 – 18 Winsor Ave., 10 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, single-family home

$635,000 – 67-69 York Ave., 2 unit, 10 total room, 4 total bedroom, 2 Family – 2 Units Side by Side multi-family home

$830,000 – 77 Union St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

$625,000 – 59 Bradford St., 2 unit, 6 total room, 4 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

Sponsored by:

$342,500 – 59 Grant Ave. Unit 59, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$730,000 – 4-6 Sexton St. Unit 6, 8 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$781,000 – 198 Maplewood St., 2 unit, 13 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down multi-family home

Arrests

Police Log: Man Faces OUI Charge After Hit-and-Run, Pedestrian Punched by Driver

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Dec. 8, 11:20 p.m.: A passerby called police after spotting a man sleeping in a vehicle on Main Street and Waverley Avenue. When an officer approached, he saw the man sleeping with his head on the center console, and after a few attempts he was able to wake the man. The man showed signs of intoxication and admitted to drinking alcohol before driving.