Government

Council Backs Rules for Short-Term Rentals (Like Airbnb), No Decision on Max Number of Renters

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The Town Council moved forward proposed rules that would apply to short-term rentals — such as those booked through Airbnb or Vrbo — in Watertown, but could not come to an agreement on what the maximum number of guests at a rental would be. On June 22, the Town Council approved proposed changes to the Town’s Zoning Ordinance to allow short-term rentals as an accessory use. The short-term rentals rule will now go to the Planning Board, which will review them and give their recommendation, and then they will come back to the Council for final approval. Under the rules, short-term rentals will be allowed in Watertown, but operators will have to register with the Town and have the units inspected. There will also be community impact fees charged each time a unit is rented, with the funds coming back to the Town.

Entertainment

This Week’s Watertown Summer Concert Features 50s & 60s Rock, R&B, Garage Rock Music

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The second Saltonstall Park Concert will be held on Wednesday, June 30, featuring the Band From U.N.C.L.E.

On their website the group says it is “on a secret mission to bring 50s-60s rock & roll, garage rock and girl group/soul music to the masses.” Gretchen Bostrom provides lead vocals, with Silvertone Steve Coveney on guitar and singing backup, Brian “Double-O” Cutler on drums and backup vocals, and “Wando” Mannell playing bass and singing backup. See more information and listen to some of the Band From U.N.C.L.E.’s music by clicking here. The concert is the first post-pandemic performance for The Band From U.N.C.L.E.

The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, on Main Street next to Town Hall. https://www.watertownmanews.com/2021/06/09/2021-watertown-summer-concert-series-features-12-dates-variety-of-music/

Entertainment

Watertown Faire on the Square Officially Given the “Go” for Fall 2021

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Watertown’s annual Faire on the Square is back in 2021, with the annual outdoor festival scheduled to take place at Saltonstall Park on Sept. 25, 2021. The Faire was canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan McCarthy, chairman of the Faire Planning Committee, said it will be back this year. “I am happy to announce that Faire on the Square 2021 is officially a ‘GO,'” McCarthy said.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Arrested After Stealing Vehicle, Resident Charged After Making False 911 Call

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

None

Incidents

June 14, 12:26 a.m.: Multiple calls were received about a trash barrel on fire at Lowell Elementary School. Officers arrived and found a can on fire on the basketball court at the school. The Watertown Fire Department arrived and put out the flames. No suspect could be found after police searched the area.

Real Estate

Seven Watertown Homes Sold This Week

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See the condo in Watertown that was sold this week. $784,000 – 20-2 Chester St. Unit 2, Condo – Townhouse, 1,820 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$849,000 – 22 Hill St., Single Family – Detached Bungalow, 2,198 Living Area Sq. Ft., 9 Room, 5 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom

$630,000 – 7 Edenfield Ave., Single Family – Detached Cape, 1,232 Living Area Sq.

College Sports

Watertown Soccer Player Will Continue His Athletic Career in College

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Watertown High School AthleticsWatertown’s Nick DiPace signed a letter of intent to play soccer at Emmanuel College. Recent Watertown High School graduate Nick DiPace had a small celebration before graduation where he signed a letter of intent to play soccer in college. Next year, DiPace will play on the Emmanuel College soccer team. “It’s amazing that I get to continue playing soccer in college,” he said. “Soccer has really opened up a lot of opportunities for me, for example getting to meet new people who also love the game of soccer.”

Real Estate

Plenty of Open Houses to Check Out Around Watertown

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Check out this week’s Watertown open houses. $975,000 – 162 Common St., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 2,447 Living Area Sq. Ft. (Includes Finished Basement), 8 Room, 4 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 10-1 Sunday 1-4

$759,900 – 92 Highland Ave. Unit 92, Condo – Detached, 1,761 Living Area Sq.