Around Town
Watertown Single Family Home Sells for Over $1 Million
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The sale price for this week’s lone home sale eclipsed the $1 million mark. 101 Standish Road, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,812 sq. ft. Single Family, Sold: $1,017,000
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Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Setting Records & Making Headlines
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The Watertown field hockey team set a new national record for consecutive shutouts. (Courtesy of Watertown Field Hockey)
Add another one to the record book for the Watertown High School field hockey team. On Thursday night, the Raiders defeated Melrose 7-0, securing the 33rd straight shutout. That sets the national record for most games without allowing a goal. “Congratulations to our team breaking the High School National Field Hockey record by going 33 games without allowing a goal.
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Watch Videos from This Week’s Council President Forums, Catch the School Committee Hopefuls Monday
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The candidates running for City Council President appeared in two candidate forums this week. Don’t worry if you missed them, you can watch the replays. Also, Monday night, the five School Committee candidates will appear in a live forum. On Wednesday night incumbent Mark Sideris and challenger Clyde Younger responded to questions on a variety of subjects during the candidate forum sponsored by Watertown News and Watertown Cable Access TV. The event took place at the Watertown Free Public Library and was broadcast by WCA-TV.
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A Pair of Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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A condo and a townhouse are holding open houses over the weekend. 20 Cuba St. #2, $628,000 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,183 sq. ft. Condo, Open Houses: Friday, Oct.
Government
Watertown City Budget Looks Strong in Current Fiscal Year, Next Year Could be Tighter
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Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave his second Preliminary Budget Overview on Tuesday. City officials got some unexpected good news from taxes generated by new development in the current fiscal year, but City Manager George Proakis said he remains cautious about the good financial times continuing. Tuesday night, Proakis updated the City Council about the current year’s budget, Fiscal Year 2024, and presented the Fiscal 2025 Preliminary Budget Overview. The revenues in FY24 came in $5.3 million above the projection when the budget was made last spring. However, the current bottom line for next year’s Watertown budget (FY25) is a $2.4 million shortfall.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Shorts Cashier Over $2,000, a False Job Offer Scam & More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
None
Incident
Sept. 25, 10 a.m.: A man and woman walked into Nike on Sept. 21 at about 7:30 p.m. The woman began grabbing clothing, while the man took a shoe box off the shelf along with other items, and they walked out of the store without paying. The merchandise was valued at $542.
Government
NEW TIME: Two Chances to Hear from Council President Candidates
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(Note: The time of the Chamber’s debate has changed. See the new time below)
The two candidates for City Council President will appear in a pair of candidate events this week. WCA-TV & Watertown News Hosting Live Forum
On Wednesday, Oct. 11, Watertown Cable News, Watertown Cable Access Corp and Watertown News will host an election forum featuring the two candidates running for City Council President. Incumbent Mark Sideris is being challenged by former Town Council President Clyde Younger.
Around Town
Five Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A pair of two-families, two condos and a single family home were purchased this week. 34-36 Porter St., 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,556 sq. ft. 2 Family, Sold: $1,150,000
145 Church St., 5 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,382 sq. ft.