Real Estate

Single Family Colonial in Watertown Goes for $1.75 Million & More Home Sales

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The sales prices of Watertown homes continue to rise, with one single-family going to $1.75 million. $765,000 – 223 Westminster Unit 0, 5 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$585,000 – 21 Knowles Road Unit 21, 6 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$917,500 – 5 Lovell Road, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

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$990,000 – 11 Fayette St. Unit 11, 8 room, 4 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$815,000 – 46 Washburn St. Unit 46, 7 room, 4 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$1,750,000 – 95 Barnard Ave., 12 room, 5 bedroom, 5 full bathroom, Colonial single-family home

Schools

New Principal Selected for Watertown Middle School, Along with Lowell Assistant Principal

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Watertown Superintendent Dede Galdston announced appointment of the new Watertown Middle School principal and the new assistant principal at Lowell Elementary School. Donna Martin has been selected as the new WMS Principal. She succeeds Kimo Carter, who is leaving after 13 years to become assistant superintendent in Weston. The superintendent also appointed Candice Whitmore as the assistant principal at Lowell School. This is a new position for the 2018-19 school year (Fiscal Year 2019).

Entertainment

Catch Plays Written by Local Playwrights at Watertown’s Plumbing Museum

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The following information was provided by the Plumbing Museum:
The Plumbing Museum is excited to announce a two night comedy PlayFest this July inspired by historical publications and archival materials in the Plumbing Museum collection. The production is written, acted, and directed by Massachusetts residents. The playwrights are largely local to eastern Massachusetts, and most belong to Write On!, a playwriting group sponsored by Centastage that develops and produces new plays. The festival, representing a diversity of voices and comedy styles, will feature premiere performances of all of the pieces. “We are thrilled to share this exciting lineup of theatre performances and create new museum-community partnerships while supporting professional playwrights” says Sasha Parfenova, Museum Program Manager. Bringing in arts-integrated projects to the museum creates a perfect platform for community fostering.

Schools

Conceptual Designs for Renovation of Watertown’s Elementary Schools Approved

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Details of what Watertown’s three elementary schools will look like after they are renovated came more into focus Thursday when the School Building Committee approved the conceptual designs for Hosmer, Cunniff and Lowell elementary schools. With the approval, the architects from Ai3 will move onto the schematic design phase of the project. The conceptual designs provide a guide for where designers will put new additions and which areas will be renovated inside the existing buildings, said Scott Dunlap, principal of Ai3. He added, however, that architects are still “pushing and pulling” the floor plans inside the buildings. Thursday’s meeting began with a walk through of the Hosmer site, where Ai3 had staked out the corners of the proposed new school building that would be built in front of the building with the auditorium and gym, ask you look from Mt.

Government

Council Subcommittee to Vote on Recommendation for Mt. Auburn Street Project

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A recommendation for how to renovate Mt. Auburn Street will be discussed and likely approved by the Town Council’s Public Works Committee on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. 

The Department of Public Works has been discussing proposals to repave and renovate the major artery through Watertown for several years, and has had a number of public meetings over the last year to share ideas for how the street will look. Proposals have included reducing the number of travel lanes from two to one in many places, putting right turn lanes at key intersections and adding bicycle lanes for most of the length of the roadway. The project will ultimately have to be approved by the full Town Council. See coverage of the Mt.

Government

DCR Holding Walk Through of Proposed Re-striping of Charles River Road

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The following information was provided by State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s Office:

Senator Will Brownsberger and Representative Jon Hecht have arranged a walkthrough of Charles River Road with DCR to review the agency’s proposed plans for re-striping the newly paved road. DCR’s Deputy Chief Engineer, Jeff Parenti, will be on-site to answer questions and take input. The event is open to the public. WHEN: Wednesday, June 27 at 8:30 a.m.

WHERE: Meet at Charles River Road opposite of Irving Street (red star on map above)

Please don’t hesitate to follow-up directly, at 617-722-1280, with any questions or concerns you may have. Hope to see you there!

Real Estate

Many, Many Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend

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It’s an embarrassment of riches for home buyers in Watertown this week. $729,000 – 3 Quincy Unit 3, 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath half duplex, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$699,000 – 1 Quincy Unit 1, 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath half duplex, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$749,000 – 504 Main St. Unit 2, 8 room, 3 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$599,000 – 504 Main St. Unit 1, 6 room, 2 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$995,000 – 85-87 Putnam St., 2 unit, 15 total room, 6 total bedroom 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 1-3 Sunday 11-1

$275,000 – 194 Lexington St. Unit 3, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath garden, Open House: Friday 2-3:30

$700,000 – 60 Hillside Road, 8 room, 3 bed, 1 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30

$639,0000 – 90 Edenfield Ave., 6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 11-12:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$329,000 – 100 Summer St.

Entertainment

Puppet Shows and Whale Day Event Coming to Watertown Mall

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The Watertown Mall has a couple of events for the whole family in July, including puppets and a visit from the New England Aquarium. The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
Wayne Martin Puppets Visits the Mall
The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal St., Watertown, will be hosting Wayne Martin Puppets on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Wayne will be putting on three shows that day – one at 11:00 a.m., one at 1:00 p.m., and another at 3:00 p.m.

Visit the Watertown Mall to see Wayne Martin perform with his posse of hand puppets and
marionettes. Wayne will be using parody, mime, dance, masks, and musical theatre in his amazing new show, “Lazy Crazy Dayz of Summer.” So join Buford T. Dog and his friends, Slider Bullfrog, Man with a Bird on His Head, Zealand the Juggling Dog, Dancing Rag Mops, and more as you gasp in amazement at this musical revue for the entire family! Don’t wait; mark your calendars today!