Around Town

Spaces Available for Watertown Recreation Summer Programs, Staff Wanted

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Watertown Recreation’s summer program still has openings, and non-residents can now register. In addition, the Rec Department is seeking college-age or older staff for the summer. Watertown’s summer programs begin on Monday, June 28. Programs for children and teens include the Pequosette Summer Program, Cops ‘n’ Rec volleyball and street hockey, tennis, the Summer Parks Program. Adult offerings include tennis, pickleball and the men’s basketball league.

Field Hockey

Former Watertown High Field Hockey Player Wins Awards for Performance on Field, in Classroom

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John Quackenbos / Boston College AthleticsBoston College junior Jonna Kennedy, a Watertown High grad, has earned multiple awards this season. Watertown’s Jonna Kennedy recently garnered end-of-season awards at the conference, regional and national levels for her play with the Boston College field hockey team. She also received recognition for her work in the classroom. The Watertown High School graduate was named to the the National Field Hockey Coaches Association (NFHCA) All-American Third Team, the Boston College Athletic Department announced. For her success on the field, the NFHCA named Kennedy the Northeast Region Player of the Year, as well as making the NFHCA All-Northeast Region First Team, BC Athletics announced.

Real Estate

See the Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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More than a dozen properties will be holding open houses in town this week. $839,000 – 96 Beechwood Ave., Single Family – Detached Victorian, 1,942 Living Area Sq. Ft. 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open Houses: Friday 4-6 Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$395,000 – 15 Ralph Piteri Ter. Unit 4, Condo, 853 Living Area Sq.

Entertainment

New Rep’s Newest Play Takes Audiences on Tour of the History of Local Indigenous People

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Jennifer KavanaughSipu, played by Maria Hendricks, addresses the audience during a performance of New Rep Theatre’s “Listen to Sipu.” Looking on is Emma the tour guide, played by Grace Wagner. New Repertory Theater has brought live theater back to Watertown with its second Historical Moving Play, Listen to Sipu. The production focuses on the Indigenous people who lived on land that is now Watertown, looking at both their past and present. Listen to Sipu features what New Rep calls Indigenous culture-keepers: actors Maria Hendricks (Mashpee Wampanoag) and Grace Wagner (Wampanoag Tribe of Aquinnah), script writer Morgan (Mwalim) J. Peters (Mashpee Wampanoag), and directed by Jaime Carrillo (Aymara).

Anthony Basile

OBIT: Anthony Basile, 102, Decorated WWII Veteran, Fought in Battle of the Bulge

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Anthony Basile died at the age of 102. He was a decorated veteran of World War II. A life-long Watertown resident who earned a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor for his service in World War II died and made it over the age of 100 died recently. Anthony Basile, 102, of Watertown, passed away on June 14, 2021. Basile was drafted in 1941, before Pearl Harbor, and served in the U.S. Army’s Yankee Division during World War II, said Bob Duncan, who married Basile’s daughter Sandra.

Government

Planning Board Approves BB&N Fields Project with Objections About Artificial Turf

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BB&NA planning document showing the design for the athletic field to be built by Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School on Grove Street. The project has met resistance from residents who oppose using artificial turf on the fields. After receiving many letters and comments opposing the installation of artificial turf at a new athletic complex being proposed by Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, the Planning Board grudgingly approved the project. The decision was made with strong objections by members of the board and after efforts to delay the vote proved unsuccessful. The project would build two athletic fields on property at 165 Grove Street, just north of Filippello Park.

COVID-19 Reopening

Watertown Town Hall Reopening to the Public Later This Month

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Watertown Town Hall

Town Hall Will Reopen to the public on Monday, June 21, 2021, Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced. Driscoll included the following information in his weekly COVID-19 update. Consistent with Governor Baker’s ending of the State of Emergency, Town Hall administrative offices will reopen to the public on Monday, June 21, 2021. Summer hours at Town Hall are in effect through Friday, September 3rd. Hours will be as follows:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 8:30 AM – 5:00 PMTuesdays 8:30 AM – 7:00 PMFridays 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

The Building Inspectors’ Offices are open at 7:30 AM until 5:00 PM or 7:00 PM, when offices in the Administration Building are open.

Development

Hearing About Future of Arsenal on the Charles, Plan for Trees on Campus Continues Monday

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Alexandria Real Estate EquitiesAn overhead view of the Arsenal on the Charles complex, with the new buildings proposed by Alexandria Real Estate Equities shown in blueish-grey. Arsenal Street runs along the top of the map, and North Beacon Street is the road the curves toward the bottom. Alexandria Real Estate Equities discussed their master plan for the Arsenal on the Charles complex at last Wednesday’s Planning Board meeting. The group will continue the discussion at a special Planning Board meeting on Monday, June 14. The group purchased the property located at 311 Arsenal St.