Entertainment

Guitarist Featured in Summer Concert Has Played with Jazz & Rock Greats, His Music Has Been Used by TV Shows

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Watertown’s John Baboian has played guitar with the stars of rock and jazz, and will be performing at the Watertown Summer Concert series. Wednesday’s Watertown Summer Concert features guitarist John Baboian, who has played with some of the greats in rock and jazz, and his music has been used on television soundtracks. “Although best known for his work in the jazz & swing idioms, John has performed in the Classical, Blues, Rock, R&B, Latin and World music genres,” Baoboian’s bio on his website said. The concert is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to Town Hall (149 Main St., Watertown).

Real Estate

Four Homes Sold in Watertown This Week

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A single-family house, two condos and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown. $406,000 – 107 Spring Street Unit 2-1, Condo – Mid-Rise, 721 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

$880,000 – 232 Westminster Ave. Unit 232, Condo – Townhouse, 2,196 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$660,000 – 6 Summer St.

Fire

2 Alarm Fire Damages Watertown Restaurant Near Galen Street

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A fire started in the basement of a Watertown restaurant, and significant damage was done by the two-alarm blaze. A fire alarm rang at Jana Grill & Bakery, at the corner of Watertown and Galen streets, at 10:18 p.m. on Aug. 30. The Watertown Fire Department arrived about 10:30 p.m. and smoke was found in the basement. Watertown Engine 1 and Ladder 1 responded to the first alarm.

Government

Town Charter to be Discussed at Special Town Council Meeting

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Watertown Town Hall

The Town Council will discuss the Town Charter during a special meeting on Thursday evening. The agenda includes discussing any feedback from the Attorney General’s office on the propose changes to the document that lays out how the Watertown government works. They will also discuss any changes requested by the AG’s office. In addition, the Council will discuss how the proposed charter changes will be communicated to voters, including a mailing to voters. The changes will be on the Nov.

Around Town

Flash Flood Warning for Watertown and Surrounding Communities from Ida

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National Weather ServiceA radar image of the remnants of Hurricane Ida as it hits New England. The National Weather Service issues a Flash Flood Warning for Watertown and other parts of Eastern Massachusetts Wednesday night into Thursday. Rain from the remnants of Hurricane Ida could drop as much as 6 inches on the area. The Flash Flood Warning runs from 10 p.m. on Sept. 1 to 6 a.m. on Sept.

Entertainment

Sept. 1 Watertown Summer Concert Cancelled, Farmers Market Open

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The Watertown Summer Concert featuring Radio Honey has been cancelled due to inclement weather. “Unfortunately it’s another rainy Wednesday and we have cancelled tonight’s concert,” the announcement from the Town of Watertown reads. “The Saltonstall Park Concert scheduled for today, Wednesday, September 1, 2021 has been CANCELLED DUE TO RAIN!” The other Wednesday event at Saltonstall Park, the Watertown Farmers’ Market, will still be open 2:30-6:30pm as scheduled. https://www.watertownmanews.com/2021/08/31/see-whats-coming-to-the-watertown-farmers-market-this-week/