Anti-Bias Coalition

Watertown Event Features “Dreamer” Who Spoke About Undocumented Children in Congress

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A woman who marched from Florida to Washington, D.C., to testify before Congress on behalf of “Dreamers,” that helped lead to the passage of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) legislation. Gaby Pacheco will speak at Watertown Middle School on Jan. 16 at the Watertown Anti-Bias Coalition event, “Undocumented + Unafraid: Lessons from a Dreamer.” The Watertown Middle School Chorus will also perform that evening, which is part of the town’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities. The Anti-Bias Coalition formed after antisemitic symbols were found at two of the Watertown Schools.

Around Town

Spaces Available in Winter Wellness Classes That Start This Week

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A pair of classes being hosted by Live Well Watertown start this week, and there are still spaces available. Beginning Wednesday is a new eight-week class called Circle Walking, a Chinese martial arts and meditation in motion program. It is also a good way to keep moving during the cold months. On Friday, the two-part Beat the Winter Blues program begins. During the class you will learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder, and learn strategies to cope with it.

Ari Koufos

See the Top Agents in 2019, a Super Hot Year for Watertown Real Estate

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For Watertown, 2019 was one of the hottest real estate markets ever, and many of the top agents from previous years once again led in sales over the past year. Realty Executive’s Ari Koufos had the most properties sold, 37, and also topped the list in total sales amount $37.84 million, according to the sales reports on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS)  during 2019. “Everything clicked for me last year. For me it’s the best year I’ve ever had,” Koufos said. “I did $51 million statewide individually And $37+ million in Watertown.”

Government

Challenges for Town Council Term: School Projects, Charter Review, Development

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Local Girl Scouts lead the Pledge of Allegiance during the 2019 Watertown Inauguration at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Thursday night. The newly inaugurated Town Council has several challenges coming down the road over the next two years, including school building projects, the Town Charter review and the development in town that just keeps going. Town Council President Mark Sideris discussed the issues that will face Watertown in the upcoming Town Council term at Thursday night’s Inauguration Ceremony at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Town Clerk John Flynn administered the oath of office to Town Council President Mark Sideris; Town Councilors Anthony Donato, Tony Palomba, Caroline Bays, John Gannon, Angeline Kounelis, Lisa Feltner, Vincent Piccirilli and Kenneth Woodland; School Committee members Kendra Foley, Lindsay Mosca and David Stokes; and Library Trustees Sheppard Ferguson and Teddy Kokoros. Coming Challanges

Town Council President Mark Sideris spoke about the priorities for the upcoming Town Council term at Thursday’s inauguration.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Week

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Check out the properties having open houses in Watertown this week. $679,000 – 6 Belknap Ter., Single Family – Detached Colonial 1,531 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$995,000 – 36 Church St. Unit 36, Condo – Townhouse, 2,244 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 2:30-4

$995,000 – 30 Church St.

Elections

Town Officials Must Decide How to Fill Open Library Trustee Seat

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Thursday night, the winners of the 2019 Watertown Election will be sworn in, but there will be one fewer elected official taking the oath following the resignation of one of the Library Trustee winners. Mara Dolan, one of three people elected as a Trustee to the Watertown Free Public Library, informed Watertown Town Clerk John Flynn in December that she will not be serving on the board. “Basically, she took another job in another community and moved outside Watertown,” Flynn said. Dolan could not be reached for comment, but she sent a letter to Flynn, which he received on Dec. 17, 2019.