Government

Soil Borings to be Taken on Multiple Watertown Streets

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Multiple streets in Watertown will be impacted by exploratory boring beginning April 22. The Department of Public Works announced that Pine Street, Essex Street, Nash Street and Oak Street will be the locations of bore drilling beginning Monday, April 22, at 7 a.m. Work, to be done by New England Geotech, is expected to last until 5 p.m. and occur over two days. “Disturbances to residents are anticipated to be minor, but residents may notice elevated short-term noise levels and equipment working,” according to the DPW announcement. Two-inch bores will be taken to test soil. Each bore takes between 1-3 hours to complete.

Kevin Russo

Watertown Wrestling Coach Turned Love of Working With Youth into Hall of Fame Career

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Watertown High School wrestling coach Kevin Russo recently was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. A room full of well-wishers, one coming from across the Atlantic, gathered recently to see Watertown High School wrestling coach Kevin Russo be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Russo has had success where ever he has gone, notching more than 400 wins, but the longtime WHS coach said the thing that keeps him going is the satisfaction he gets from working with youth. Dozens of former wrestlers, parents and others were on hand to see Russo receive the Lifetime Service to Wrestling award at a ceremony held at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on April 13, 2019. A plaque in his honor will be installed at the Hall of Fame in Stillwater, Okla.

Entertainment

Free Family Event at Arsenal Park in Celebration of Arbor Day

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The public is invited to the 2019 Arbor Day of Service, a free family friendly celebration. The event will be held Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Arsenal Park near the tot lot, rain or shine. Activities at the Arbor Day celebration include: tree pruning demonstrations, story time, sing along, sweet treats, crafts, games, and truckies (aka selfies in a truck). The Forestry Supervisor, Tree Warden & Commander’s Mansion would like to thank: Watertown Recreation Department, Watertown Conservation Commission, Watertown Stormwater Advisory Committee, the Watertown Department of Public Works, Trees for Watertown, Watertown Savings Bank, Armenia Tree Project, Massachusetts Arborists Association, The Icing on the Cake, Watertown Free Public Library, and Friends of Bees.

Real Estate

House Hunters Have Some Options on Easter Weekend

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Home hunters have some open houses to check out this week in Watertown. $655,000 – 26 Morse St. Unit 26, 8 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open Houses: Friday 4:30-6 Saturday 12-1:30

$1,100,000 – 75 Carroll St. Unit 2, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open House: Saturday 11:30-1

$1,100,000 – 75 Carroll St. Unit 1, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open House: Saturday 11:30-1

$745,000 – 199 Coolidge Ave.

Around Town

Nationally Famous Pizzeria Coming to Watertown

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The sign outside the original Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Conn. Watertown residents will be able to get pizza from one of the most famous pizzerias in the nation when it opens at the new Arsenal Yards project. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana recently signed a lease to open at the new development on the site of the former Arsenal Mall, according to Andrew Copelotti, project manager for developer Boylston Properties. Frank Pepe’s was founded in New Haven, Conn., in 1925 by Frank Pepe, who emigrated from Italy’s Amalfi Coast. The pizzeria is considered by some to make the best pizza in the United States, including being ranked No.

Around Town

Oakley Country Club Responds to Criticism of New Wall, Drainage Project

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The wall that went up near Oakley and Arden roads. Neighbors are upset that it was built without informing them, and say it has caused flooding on some properties. A project that erected a wall at the back of Oakley Country Club, and facing a nearby roadway, has drawn criticism from neighbors for pouring water into the area after storms. Oakley Country Club officials said that the project, when complete, will actually remove most of the runoff from that part of the golf course. Jack Bartley, president of Oakley Country Club, said he believes the project will benefit the neighbors, but added that the club could have handled the project better. “We are committed to work with neighbors,” Bartley said.

Around Town

Residents Wanted for Teens for Trees Summer Program

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A group advocating for the care of street trees in Watertown seeks teens to take part in a summer program. The program director of Teens for Trees, David Meshoulam provided the following information:

We’re looking forward to an exciting TFW Teens for Trees program this summer.  In this third year of the program, we’ll be hiring 6 to 10 Watertown youth to learn about and advocate for the health of our community and its trees. Know a teen who may be interested? They can find out more and apply at our website: https://tfwteensfortrees.org/t4t2019/

Got program questions?

Around Town

Items from Watertown’s Former Museum of Magic to be Sold at Auction

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The sign at the former Magic Art Studio on Spring Street in Watertown. A small museum of memorabilia, books and other items related to magic and magicians was located for years in a storefront on Spring Street in Watertown. This month, items from the Mini-Museum of Art will be sold at auction. The Magic Art Studio, run by Ray Goulet, has closed and items will be sold at an auction in Chicago, but bids can also be submitted online or by phone, according to the Potter & Potter Auctions website. “The sale features the collection of Ray Goulet, a beloved collector, publisher, producer, performer, and friend to all magicians,” according to a story on Finebooksmagazine.com.