Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Rolls, Cheerleaders Place 3rd, Boys Soccer Hit the Road for First Round

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The Watertown High School cheerleading team placed third at the Panther Invitational. (Contributed Photo)

The Watertown High School field hockey team rolled in the Round of 32 State Tournament game on Sunday. The Raiders opened the 2024 MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament by defeating Falmouth 8-0 at Victory Field. Watertown senior Caroline Andrade scored three times, and senior Victoria Dicker scored twice in the win.

Sports

UPDATED: Undefeated Watertown Field Hockey Team Given Second Seed in 2024 State Tournament

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The Raiders seek to lift the MIAA Field Hockey State Championship trophy for the fourth straight year in 2o24. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The Watertown High School field hockey team enters the 2024 Div. 3 MIAA State Tournament in the unusual position of being second seeded, despite finishing the regular season undefeated. Watertown will host a Round of 32 game at Victory Field on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 11:30 a.m against.

Government

Tweaks to Watertown Square Zoning Map Discussed by Planning Board, Council

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The City Council and Planning Board got down to the details of the proposed new Zoning Map for the Watertown Square Area on Tuesday night, suggesting some changes to the proposal including allowing taller buildings in some spots, more modest ones in others, and keeping the Delta “green.” The third night of hearings included an extended discussion of the zoning map by the Planning Board, as well as continuation of questions from the City Council and some public comments. The City Council finished their question time, but the Planning Board will continue its hearing Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m in City Hall with remote participation (Click here for the agenda and links). They will make a recommendation that will be considered by the City Council at its hearing on Nov.

Government

Affordable Housing, Galen Street Among Watertown Square Zoning Topics Debated by Council & Planning Board

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The City Council and Planning Board got a chance to dig into the details of some key areas of the proposed Watertown Square Zoning, including affordable housing incentives, the zoning on Galen Street, the definition of a family and a household, and Accessory Dwelling Units. The joint hearing held at City Hall lasted more than three hours on Thursday night. This was the second hearing on the proposed zoning changes. The first one was held on Oct. 16 when the zoning was introduced by the City’s Department of Community Development and Planning, and a third one will be held Tuesday.

Around Town

People Working Against Hunger in Watertown Honored by Community Foundation

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The honorees at the Watertown Community Foundation’s Celebrate Impact Event. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Hunger is an issue faced by a growing number of Watertown residents. Recently, the Watertown Community Foundation put a spotlight on the work of several groups that have been trying to make sure everyone in town can feed their families and themselves. On Oct. 17, the Community Foundation hosted Celebrate Impact where they honored the people and groups who make up four pillars to feeding those in need in Watertown: food support, 24/7 access, food assistance, and food distribution.