Election 2021

Election Deadlines Approaching for Requesting Mail-In Ballot, Submitting Endorsement Letters

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The ballot drop off box outside Watertown’s Town Hall. The final day to request a mail-in ballot from the Town is this week, as is the deadline for submitting an endorsement letter to run in Watertown News. Vote by Mail

The final day to submit an application to vote by mail is Wednesday, Oct. 27, according to the Watertown Town Clerk’s election calendar. The Clerk’s office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

Around Town

Water Main Break Impacting Streets in East Watertown

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Residents of Cottage Street and several other streets in the area have been impacted by a water main break on Saturday morning. The Department of Public Works sent out the following information shortly after 9 a.m on Oct. 23, 2021. There is a water main break at 12 Cottage Street. The water has been shut down and part of Cottage Street and all of Sawin Street, Rifle Court and Lyon Street have no water right now.

Business

New Watertown Square Salon the Fulfills the Dream of Young Business Owner

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Plush Beauty BarPlush Beauty Bar opened in a renovated space in Watertown Square in September. At just age 23, Francesca Vigliotta fulfilled her dream. She wanted to open her own salon and she was able to make it happen when she saw an open space in Watertown Square. Plush Beauty Bar held its grand opening in mid-September, and it is a family collaboration with Francesca teaming up with her sister, Jessica, who is two years older. The salon offers a variety of services, including eyelash extensions, waxing, threading, lifts and tints, spray tans, make up application, and they plan to offer more.

Around Town

See What the Candidates for District Town Councilors Had to Say on a Range of Issues Facing Watertown

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Thursday night, the six candidates running in contested races for District Councilor answered a variety of questions during the Candidate Forum co-hosted by Watertown News and Watertown Cable Access TV. On Nov. 2, voters will vote for their local councilor in District A (East Watertown), District B (East of Watertown Square and South of the Charles River) and District D (West Watertown). District C has only one candidate. The six hopefuls shared their views on the top issue for their district, what qualities they want in the new Town Manager, increasing street trees and funding of the Watertown Police Department.

Real Estate

Seven Watertown Properties Were Sold this Week

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Five condos, a two-family home and a single family home were sold this week. $555,000 – 113-111 Chapman St. Unit 2, Condo – Attached, 1,229 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$525,000 – 7 Lexington St. Unit 7, Condo – Townhouse, 1,334 Living Area Sq.