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Watertown residents and their guests will be able to park on the streets overnight beginning this weekend and running until after the New Year.
As in years past, Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn has announced the temporary lifting of the overnight parking ban during the holidays.
The suspension of the parking ban begins Dec. 22, 2018 and resumes on Jan. 2, 2019. Lawn sent out the following announcement:
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Dec. 4, 3:01 p.m.: Police received a report of a vehicle being driven erratically on Westminster Avenue near Main Street. It almost hit three vehicles when pulling out of a store parking lot. Before the driver got into the vehicle, the witness saw her nodding off in a store.
Two townhomes and a single-family home sold this week in Watertown. $500,000 – 25 Melendy Unit 2, 6 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse
$485,000 – 647 Main St., 8 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home
$390,500 – 100 Duff St. Unit 100, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse
Sponsored by:
$1,075,000 – 51 Bailey Road, 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Colonial Revival single-family home
379,000 – 12 Riverside St. U:3-1, 4 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Low-Rise condo/townhouse
Hanna MacDonald, left, completed the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program. She is shown with her parents, Tara and Brian MacDonald, and retired Watertown PoliceDet. Peter Seminara, who attended the FBI National Academy. The Watertown Police sent their congratulations to Watertown resident Hanna MacDonald, who completed the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program.
The Watertown Police Department released this statement on its Facebook page:
Congratulations to Watertown resident and Lexington Christian Academy student, Hanna MacDonald for attending and completing the FBI National Academy Youth Leadership Program last summer. Hanna was recently recognized for her outstanding achievement.The FBI NA Youth Leadership Program is an intense program of classroom study, physical challenges, guest lectures and leadership experiences, that takes place at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA.
Eliza Dushku received a $9.5 million settlement from CBS in a sexual harassment case. Here she speaks at a candlelight vigil in Watertown for those lost to addiction. Watertown-native Eliza Dushku received a $9.5 million settlement from CBS after she alleged her role on the network’s show “Bull” was cut after she confronted about inappropriate comments made to her by the show’s star. The settlement, was reached after Dushku reported that Michael Weatherly made a rape joke to her and commented to her about a threesome, reported in the New York Times. She alleges she confronted Weatherly about the comments and shortly afterward her role, which she had been told would be a full-time one, was written off the show.
The winter season just started, and Watertown High School’s athletic teams have already rack up some wins.
Girls Basketball
Perhaps no team had a better start than the girls basketball team. Coach Pat Ferdinand’s team already has more wins than last season, after defeating Winchester 42-22 on Tuesday, led by junior captain Brianna Williams’ 12 points. “Wasn’t sure what to expect tonight, but knew we’d compete,” Ferdinand said after the opener at Winchester. The next night, the Raiders traveled to East Boston, and defeated the Jets 46-27. Freshman Taylor Lambo posted a double-double, with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
Watertown has several open houses to visit this weekend. $629,000 – 16 Capitol Unit 1, 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath townhouse, Open House:
$599,900 – 12 Vivian Dr. Unit 12, 9 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 2-3
$659,000 – 254 Sycamore St. Unit 1, 6 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 11-1
$1,220,900 – 37-39 Hillcrest Cir., 2 unit, 10 total room, 5 total bedroom. Open House: Sunday 12-2
Sponsored by:
$559,000 – 37 Hillcrest Cir. Unit 1, 4 room, 2 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12-2
$669,000 – 39 Hillcrest Cir.
Watertown Middle School
School officials are investigating anti-Semitic graffiti that was found at Watertown Middle School, and have been holding conversations with students about the incident. This is the second such incident in the district this year. Superintendent Dede Galdston told the School Committee about the incident at Monday’s meeting. A swastika was found in a boys bathroom at the middle school, Galdston said. It was removed promptly after being discovered.