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Hurricane Henri Forecast to Hit New England Sunday and Monday

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WCVB Channel 5The track of Tropical Storm Henri would hit Southern New England and bring heavy rains and strong winds to Watertown. A Hurricane Watch is in effect in Eastern Massachusetts and much of Southern New England as Henri approaches, which could bring heavy rains and powerful winds to Watertown. Tropical Storm Henri will pass off the shore of the Carolinas on Friday, but the National Weather Service expects the storm to strengthen into a hurricane. On Friday morning, the path of the storm predicted the Henri to make landfall in Rhode Island, and bring a strong storm surge to the Cape, the Islands and Southeastern Massachusetts. Flooding and strong winds could impact Eastern, Central and parts of Western Massachusetts, and the NWS forecasts possible Tropical Storm conditions in Watertown from Sunday morning into Monday.

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Open Houses Scheduled for This Weekend in Watertown

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These properties are having open houses this weekend. $1,019,000 – 29 Commonwealth Road Unit 2, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,763 Living Area Sq. Ft. (Includes Finished Basement), 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 11-12:30 Sunday 11-12:30

$825,000 – 15 Whitman Road, Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,499 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 11-12:30

$1,249,000 – 248 School Unit 248, Condo – Townhouse, 2,415 Living Area Sq.

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Construction at Cunniff School Nearing Completion, See Photos Inside New Building

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Charlie BreitroseLight pours into the cafetorium at the new Cunniff Elementary School. The room has a stage as well as a full kitchen to prepare lunch for students. Watertown officials who got an inside look at the new Cunniff Elementary School gazed around in amazement at the nearly completed school building on Tuesday afternoon. Watertown Public School officials broke ground on the school on Warren Street on June 24, 2020, and the school is expected to open in mid-October 2021. Charlie BreitroseA view of the length of the new Cunniff Elementary School, with the cafetorium/gym entrance extending out at the end.

Entertainment

Thursday’s Concert Canceled, See the Revamped Watertown Summer Concert Schedule

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(Updated on Aug. 19, 2021 at 1:05 p.m.)

The Summer Concerts at Saltonstall Park have some new acts, along with some concerts that have been rescheduled. The concert scheduled for Aug. 19, featuring Band Land Brass Band, has been postponed to a date to be determined. The Band from U.N.C.L.E., which is “on a secret mission to bring 50s-60s rock & roll, garage rock and girl group/soul music to the masses,” plays on Saturday, Aug.

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Watertown Cultural Council Seeks Community Input Through Online Survey

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The Watertown Cultural Council seeks input from the community through an online survey, which is open through the end of September. The eight item survey includes questions about what types of arts and cultural activities people are interested in and how many cultural events they attended pre-pandemic, among others. The WCC provided the following introduction to the survey:

The Watertown Cultural Council is a local agency underwritten by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. WCC supports Arts, Humanities and Interpretive Sciences projects for the enrichment of the entire Watertown community. Your participation in this survey will help the WCC fulfill its mission of funding arts and culture experiences for all the people in Watertown.

Entertainment

Watertown Arts Market Coming Saturday With Over 70 Tables, Music & More

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The wealth of arts and culture that Watertown has to offer will be celebrated this weekend when dozens of artists, musicians, authors and others gather together. The first ever Watertown Arts Market will take place Saturday, Aug. 21, at Arsenal Park. More than 70 artists, craftspeople and others will attend the event, said Jacqueline Dentino, chair of the Watertown Arts Market Committee. The Arts Market will take over Arsenal Park from noon to 5 p.m. and will be similar to a farmers market.

Police/Fire

Police Warn of Dangerous Coyotes After Pack Attacks Dogs Being Walked in Watertown

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Clipart PandaA coyote. A dog was killed and another was injured when they were attacked by a pack of coyotes in Watertown. Watertown Police put out a warning on Monday about the attack that took place at about 11 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 15. They warned residents to be aware of coyotes, that have been spotted recently in on the streets and bike paths in the East End of Watertown.

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Watertown High School Receives Grant from State for Medical Assisting Program

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A state grant of more than $200,000 will help establish the medical assisting program at Watertown High School. On Aug. 16, the Baker-Polito Administration announced it will provide funding for 47 educational organizations through the Skills Capital Grant Program, including WHS. The High School is launching the medical assisting program, which will prepare students to work in the healthcare field. The grant will pay for equipment for the program at the school.