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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
None
Incidents
Jan. 26, 7:53 a.m.: A man came into Watertown Towing and was upset about his car being towed. He spoke to an employee and got upset because they would not release the car because it was unregistered. He forcefully pushed past the employee and took a set of keys, but they were not his.
Watertown had numerous home sales in recent weeks. 251 Boylston St. #251, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,216 sq. ft. Condo, Sold: $1,050,000
16 Charles St #A, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,093 sq.
After a snow put a damper on open houses last weekend, there are more than a dozen properties to visit this week. 101 N Beacon St #205 – $850,000 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 940 sq. ft. Condo, Open House: Sunday, Feb. 6 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
101 N Beacon St #109 – $855,000 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,037 sq.
Charlie BreitroseBryan Goodwin, chief biologist at Enanta Pharmaceuticals, and Watertown High School Senior Phil Centola look at a new microscope donated by the biotech company. Watertown-based Enanta Pharmaceuticals has a potential therapy for COVID-19 ready for human testing, and it also hopes to develop some future scientists with a donation to Watertown High School. On Monday morning, representatives from Enanta presented three new microscopes donated by the company to the WHS Science Department. The equipment can be hooked up to a tablet or cellphone to make it easier to see objects under magnification, and images can even be shared with other devices. The school had one of the microscopes, said Lynsey Kraemer, the district’s Science Curriculum Coordinator for Grades 8-12, but the district could not afford more.
Editor,
Yesterday (Tuesday) my family and I toured the new Hosmer elementary school. It was so exciting! The school building committee, architects, and construction crews have done a great job. The whole thing was beautiful. I loved the colorful hallways, big open classrooms and warm, welcoming environs all around.
The Watertown Free Public Library previewed the events coming up in February:
Here’s one of the more delightfully quirky programs we’ve ever hosted: On Tuesday evening, 2/8, join WFPL for Watertown Where?! — the first-ever Watertown, USA summit. We’ll meet up virtually to swap local history stories and share what makes our Watertown unique. Watertowns represented include MA, NY, SD, CT, MN, and TN.
Also coming up: Jerald Walker will join us virtually to discuss his award-winning essay collection, How to Make a Slave, and the acclaimed Illstyle & Peace ensemble will present The History of Hip Hop at the Library for children grades K and up! Library News
We’re wishing happiness, good health, and relaxation to Library Director Leone Cole as she retires from WFPL after 27 years. The Library as you know it today wouldn’t be possible without Leone’s steadfast commitment to providing exceptional library service.
Charlie BreitroseParents and students head to the grand opening celebration of the new Hosmer School on Feb. 1, 2022. Watertown’s newest elementary school opened for the public to see Tuesday afternoon, and the bright and spacious three-story Hosmer School wowed those who roamed its halls and classrooms.
Superintendent Dede Galdston welcomed attendees who crowded the courtyard between the two wings of the Eastside school, and noted that it was just four months ago that the City opened another new school. “Many superintendents and city managers go through their entire career never opening a school and here we are opening the second in a year and a third on the way,” Galdston said, referring to Cunniff and Lowell schools. “And a new high school in the not too distant future.”
Registration is open for Watertown Recreation’s Winter Session II and there are a multiple activities from which to choose. Activities for youth include Lego Robotics for grades 2-5, All-Sports programs for elementary school aged kids, creative crafts and more. Middle schoolers can participate in Cops ‘n Rec futsal, volleyball and a fun & games night. Volleyball is also available for high school students. The Recreation Department is running week-long programs during February and April vacations.