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Plenty of open houses to visit over the weekend in Watertown. $775,000 – 121 Whites Ave. Unit 121, Condo – Townhouse 1,614 Living Area Sq. Ft., 6 Room, 3 Bedroom, 3 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30
$1,599,000 – 85 Summer St. Unit 85, Condo – Townhouse, 3,012 Living Area Sq.
The Watertown Health Department announced that no cases of the deadly Coronavirus have been reported in town, but like officials from the Federal government down to the local level, they are monitoring the situation. The Watertown Health Department is providing updates, information and tips on its webpage: https://www.watertown-ma.gov/186/Health. The spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus in Asia and Europe has made headlines. On Wednesday, President Trump announced the appointment of Vice President Mike Pence to lead the Coronavirus effort in the U.S. The same day, the first case of the virus being transmitted to someone who had not traveled overseas was reported in California. Countries that have had major outbreaks have taken steps to try to stop the spread.
Watertown will get a double dose of road repair projects this year after the Town Council approved funding for the 2020 road and sidewalk repair projects. Tuesday night, the Town Council approved the borrowing of $2.5 million to pay for the reconstruction of seven roadways. This is on top of the 2019 road projects, which were delayed after the bids came in about 33 percent higher than was budgeted. Town Engineer Matt Shuman said the roads will undergo full-depth reclamation, where the top four inches of the roadway are removed, ground and pulverized and put down in a new layer of asphalt. They will also install new sidewalks with handicap ramps and granite curbing. The seven roads to be repaired as part of the 2020 road program are: Kimball Road, Downey Street, Wheeler Lane, Louise Street, Frank Street, Tappan Avenue and Piermont Street.
The MBTA’s new electronic signs will provide riders with live updates on buses. Watertown bus riders have a new electronic sign that tells them when they can expect buses to arrive. The solar-powered sign in Watertown Square is one of 18 E Ink (electronic ink) signs installed by the MBTA in several communities, including Watertown, Belmont, Cambridge, Boston, Chelsea and Everett. “The signs display stop-specific real-time information — bus arrival predictions and service alerts,” the MBTA announcement said. “This is the same information that’s available today on our website, in the Transit App, in Google Maps, and more.”
Watertown sophomore Adam Patterson attacks the basket against Saugus in the Div. 3 North first round game. He led the Raiders with 16 points. The Raiders rode the hot shooting of a sophomore forward to defeat Saugus 56-45 in the first round of the MIAA Div. 3 North boys basketball tournament Tuesday night and, as a bonus, gave Watertown head coach Steve Harrington his 400th career victory.
Watertown sophomore Taylor Lambo drives against Boston Latin Academy’s Fiona Mannion in the Div. 3 North first round tournament game. Watertown Coach Pat Ferdinand watches from the sideline. BOSTON — The Raiders faced a talented Boston Latin Academy team, but Watertown girls basketball coach Pat Ferdinand said that his team remained cool under pressure and pulled away for the 46-36 win. The MIAA Div.
A man faces charges of animal cruelty after he allegedly abandoned a dog in Watertown. On Nov. 7, 2019, a Prentiss Street resident found a malnourished dog on her doorstep in East Watertown. The resident contacted Watertown Animal Control officer Karen O’Reilly, who began an investigation into the case, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. “The Animal Control Officer took custody of the dog and described the dog as ‘every bone of his body was visible to the eye,'” O’Connor said.
The Mosesian Center for the Arts will honor a local design firm and a man who helped found the center at its Annual Benefit. Also, you can now register for spring classes. The Mosesian Center for the Arts sent out the following information:
Art By Design: Mosesian Center Annual Benefit
Join us April 7, 2020 for Art by Design: Mosesian Center for the Arts Annual Benefit 2020 – a thought provoking evening exploring the intersection of culture and collaboration featuring exceptional entertainment, great food, wonderful friends, and a celebration of those who have made our community – and our world – more beautiful. This year, we are proud to honor two Mosesian Awardees whose incomparable achievements have resonated in Watertown and around the world:
Sasaki – 2020 Mosesian Award for the Arts
Sasaki, a global interdisciplinary design firm based in Watertown, infuses all of their projects with an innovative approach, boundless curiosity, and passion for what they do. Sasaki has received over 800 national and international design awards recognizing their indelible impact.