Elections

Council Moves Polling Place from Senior Housing to Middle School

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After hearing from many people worried about having voters coming into a senior apartment building during the 2020 elections, the Town Council voted to move the polling location to Watertown Middle School. A temporary location for Precincts 11 and 12 is needed because the normal voting location, Cunniff Elementary School, is under construction. School construction at Hosmer Elementary School also impacted Precinct 2, which will move to the Hellenic Cultural Center. The locations will be used for the Sept. 1 State Primary and the Nov.

Entertainment

Wednesday’s Watertown Concert Has Been Cancelled

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Town officials announced that the outdoor concert planned for Wednesday, Aug. 12 has been cancelled due to expected thunderstorms.

The concert planned for Saltonstall Park featuring Southbound Train will not be rescheduled. “We will have them back next year though!” the announcement from the Town said. There are still two more concerts in the Watertown Summer Concert Series.

Around Town

Applications for Senior Tax Work Off Program Available

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The Town of Watertown will accept applications from seniors looking to work off the some of their property tax bill. See information distributed by the Town about how to qualify and to apply below. Dear Resident,

This program allows for up to ten Watertown residents: Seniors (age 60 and older) or Veterans, a $1,500 deduction from their property tax bill in exchange for 118 hours of work for a Town department, from July 1, 2020 until March 1, 2021. (Based on $12.75 per hour State minimum wage for all positions.)

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Town departments are continuing to determine what types of positions would be available for this year, and the program may be modified or canceled at any time, but please apply now if you are interested and we will work to identify an appropriate position for you should you qualify. At this time, there is immediate need for work with the Town Clerk’s office for the upcoming Elections and with various Town departments for shredding and administrative work.

Elections

State Rep. Candidates Appearing on Chamber Forum

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The candidates running for the 10th Middlesex District seat in the State House will be appearing on a free online forum hosted by the Newton-Needham Regional Chamber of Commerce. The district includes parts of Watertown, Waltham and Newton, including Precincts 10, 11 and 12 on the westside of Watertown. John Lawn of Watertown is the incumbent, and he is being challenged by Newton City Councilor Alison Leary. The Newton Needham Chamber sent out the following annoucment:

Lawn vs. Leary: A conversation with the state rep candidatesMon.

Around Town

Council Preview: Proposed Polling Places Changes, Water/Sewer Rates, Noise Ordinance

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Watertown residents cast their ballots at Watertown Town Hall in the Massachusetts Presidential Primary. Early voting runs through Friday. The Town Council will discuss proposed changing the locations of three poling places for this fall’s elections on Tuesday. The agenda also includes the vote on the water/sewer rates. Beforehand, a Council subcommittee will discuss proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance.

Around Town

Part of Filippello Park Closed for 2 Weeks, More Construction Coming

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Filippello Park. The Watertown Recreation Department announced further closing of part of Filippello Park due to ongoing construction work, and another project will begin in the fall. The following information was sent out by Recreation Director Peter Centola:

The Filippello (Arlington) section of Filippello Park closure has been extended and will not be open to the public and all users until Friday, August 28 at 6:00pm due to the installation of new field lighting system. This includes the field, walking track, tot lot / playground and table and grill areas within the Filippello (Arlington) section of the park. The contractor is performing conduit trenching through next Friday August 14th.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Suspect Caught Sneaking Into Unoccupied Home, Co-Workers Get into Fight

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

None

Incidents

July 28, 8:14 p.m.: A man from Waltham who works at a gas station on Mt. Auburn Street reported getting into a physical altercation with a co-worker. On July 23, he and another man got into an argument about getting in each other’s personal space. The man said he was pushed and fell, then the co-worker punched him in the face and chest.

Real Estate

Four Homes Sold This Week in Watertown

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See the four homes that sold this week in Watertown. $835,000 – 45 Bates Road Unit 45, Condo – Duplex, 1,870 Living Area Sq. Ft. (Includes Finished Basement), 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom

$435,000 – 229 Coolidge Ave Unit PHD, Condo – Mid-Rise, 865 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

Sponsored by:

$677,000 – 35 Cleveland Road, Single Family – Detached Ranch, 1,400 Living Area Sq.