Sports

Watertown Boys Hockey Upsets Wayland in State Tourney

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Watertown’s boys hockey team celebrates after scoring against Wayland in the second period of the 4-1 State Tournament win. Riding the momentum of an early goal and getting steading goaltending, the Watertown High School upset Wayland, 4-1, in the MIAA Div. 3 North boys hockey tournament on Thursday night at John Ryan Arena. While they played in their home rink, the Raiders were the road team as the the 12th seed taking on fifth seeded Wayland. Watertown entered the second period with a 1-0 lead, thanks to a goal from freshman Nathan Master, assisted by senior Alex Egan and senior Luke Murphy.

Government

New Watertown Veterans Agent Has Experience Working with Vets, Public Policy

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Watertown has a new Veterans Services Officer who served in the Marines, worked on veterans issues in the State House and has an educational background in government and public policy. Patrick J. George was appointed the Veterans Services Officer starting on March 18, 2019, Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced Friday. George has five years experience in the U.S. Marine Corps as a computer systems administrator. He supervised 10 Marines in day-to-day operations of the information technology (IT) support, managed the integrity of 4,000 computer assets, and implemented technology upgrades for Marine Aircraft Group 24 in Hawaii. He received the Joint Service Commendation Medal for accomplishments related to instruction and development of Afghanistan National Army Soldiers in vehicle maintenance and convoy operations.

Real Estate

UPDATED: Several Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend

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Watertown home buyers have multiple open houses to check out this weekend. $899,000 – 127 Spruce St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 4 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home, Open House: Sunday 11-1

$719,900 – 52 Green St., 9 room, 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Colonial single-family home, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30

$669,000 – 92 Beechwood Ave. Unit 1, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$699,000 – 14 Falmouth Road, 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, single-family home, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

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$749,999 – 11 Loomis Ave. Unit 11, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$1,075,000 – 40 Fayette St., 9 room, 5 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Victorian single-family home, Open House: Sunday 2:30-4

$495,000 – 164 Galen Unit 61, 4 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Mid-Rise condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-2:30

$745,000 – 199 Coolidge Ave. Unit 105, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, High-Rise condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12:30-2

$925,000 – 5 Boylston St.

Sports

WHS Sports: Girls Basketball’s Tourney Upset, Wrestler Places at State Meet and Sprinter in Herald

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Watertown freshman Taylor Lambo looks for a shot down low in a game against East Boston. Watertown High School’s girls basketball team went on the road Wednesday night and pulled off an upset by beating the fifth-seeded Shawsheen Tech, 37-29. The Raiders came in with a record of 8-12 and were the 12th seed in the MIAA Div. 3 North Tournament. The game was tied at 6 after one quarter, but in the second, Watertown poured it on.

Government

Town Hires New Director of Administration and Finance for Public Works

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Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced the appointment of a Director of Administration and Finance for the Watertown Department of Public Works. Jesse L. Myott has been named the new Director of Administration and Finance. The position had previously been held by Dennis Sheehan, who left Watertown to become Town Administrator for the Town of Stoneham. Myott had been the Assistant Treasurer, Finance & Performance Analyst, and Recreation Department Manager for the Town of Brookline. In Brookline, some of his duties included town-wide cashflow management and reconciliation, operating and capital improvement budget development, customer valuation and cost of revenue analysis for town programs and services.

Sports

Watertown Boys Basketball Mounts Frantic Comeback, Before Falling to Weston

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Watertown sophomore guard Gabe Spinelli scored 29 points in the Div. 3 North first round game against Weston. The Watertown High School boys basketball team showed heart and determination on Monday night, but the Raiders comeback attempt fell short in the MIAA Div. 3 North first round game against Weston. The visitors from Weston led by more than 20 points in the third quarter, but the Raiders battled back to within six points with less than a minute left in the game, ultimately losing 58-50.

Charity

Watertown Optometrist Raising Funds to Provide Free Clinics, Glasses

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Eric Greene, who started An Eye at a Time, and a 75-year-old goat herder getting his first pair of glasses. The son of a Watertown optometrist has set up a charity to bring eye care and eyeglasses to areas of the world where they lack such care. Eric Greene founded An Eye at a Time to bring free eye care clinics and brings in volunteer eye care professionals, examination equipment, and glasses to people around the world. He started it when he was an optometric assistant at his father’s (Martin Greene) office, Greene and Greene Optometry in Watertown. Greene has started a GoFundMe.com site to raise money for his effort.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Resident Victim of Two Frauds, Man Caught after Fleeing Home Depot with Drills

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

Feb. 14, 8 p.m.: Target security stopped a shoplifter who had been seen taking nearly $1,200 in merchandise. The woman was caught with athletic clothing, sleepwear, underwear, coats, boots and gloves. When police arrived they spoke to the woman and checked her record, finding that she had warrants for her arrests.