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A pair of two-family homes and a condo were sold this week. 358-360 Arlington St., 5 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,208 sq. ft. 2 Family, Sold: $1,015,000
19-21 Fifield St., 5 bedroom 3 bathroom 3,139 sq. ft.
The rate of alcohol and marijuana is dropping for Watertown students, according to a survey by the Watertown Youth Coalition, but school officials have concerns about use among certain groups, as well as the feeling of depression and not having trusted adults with whom they can speak. For the past three decades, the Watertown Youth Coalition has monitored the well-being of Watertown students by tracking the use of alcohol and drugs, and rates of depression and stress. In November, the WYC reported the results of the 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey, which was taken by 424 Watertown Middle School students and 591 from Watertown High School. At the high school 18 percent of students reported they had consumed alcohol over the previous 30 days, down from 23 percent in 2021 and 32 percent in 2017. The middle school went from 4 percent in 2021 to 3 percent in 2023.
Nicole Gardner, District A Councilor. As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. City Councilor Nicole Gardner, District A Councilor, announced dates for his constituent meeting. See info below. City Councilor Nicole Gardner’s Annual Councilor Meeting is Thursday Dec.
Check out this weekend’s open houses around town. 87 Common St., $950,000, 3 bedroom 1 bathroom 2,121 sq. ft. Single Family, Open house: Sunday, Dec. 10 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
95 Spring St.
Toys collected for the Whooley Foundation during a recent drive. Pictured, from left, Rotary Club President Kim Severino, Watertown Business Coalition Co-President Doug Orifice, Whooley Foundation President David Collins, Watertown Business Coalition Co-President Bob Airasian, and Mosesian Center for the Arts Executive Director Darren Farrington. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Every year, days before Christmas, toys donated from around the community fill the Community Room at the Watertown Police Station in preparation to be distributed to families in need around the community. The drive is organized by the Sonny Whooley Foundation, named for a former Watertown Police officer known for his generosity, said David Collins, president of the Whooley Foundation. Over the years, the Whooley Foundation has helped thousands of families, Collins said.
Cookie lovers — put Friday, Dec. 8 on your calendar for the grand opening of Watertown’s newest cookie addition: Chip City. The national chain with New York roots will be opening at Arsenal Yards this week, and the first 100 customers will receive a bonus. Arsenal Yards sent out more this info:
Chip City will be opening at Arsenal Yards on Friday, Dec. 8.
Photo by City of WatertownThe City of Watertown will move multiple municipal departments to the Parker Annex Building on Watertown Street. City Hall has been the center of municipal government in Watertown for nearly a century, and it will continue to be filled with local government offices but some will be moving across the Charles River to the recently reacquired Parker Annex Building. Last week, City Manager George Proakis presented his plan to rearrange City departments. Parker Annex
The first department to move across the river is Public buildings, Proakis said, and within the next two months he hopes the Information Technology (IT) Department will join them. First IT will be in a temporary location on the second floor before moving to a permanent spot on the third floor.
Blackbird Doughnuts opened at Arsenal Yards in Watertown. (Photo from Blackbird Doughnuts)
Lovers of sweet treats have a new place to shop. Blackbird Doughnuts has opened in Arsenal Yards in Watertown. The artisanal doughnut store opened its newest store on Tuesday, and has plans for a grand opening party, according to social media. “Our Watertown store is finally here.