Around Town

See the Leading Real Estate Agents in the Watertown Market for 2018

By |

Once again, Watertown was a popular place for homebuyers in 2018, and four agents sold more than $10 million in properties during the calendar year. The top selling agent for 2018, according to sales reports on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) was Ari Koufos of Realty Executives in Watertown. The Watertown resident took part in 26 sales, for a total of $21.91 million. The figure does not include residential rentals or commercial real estate transactions. Koufos noted that many of others who made the top 10 list also live in town.

Arrests

Police Log: OUI Charge for Driver Who Hit Pole & Home, Fraudulent Check Cashed for More than $1K

By |

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

Dec. 24, 8:15 p.m.: An officer on Main Street encountered a man near Evans Street. While speaking with the man, the officer determined that the man had three active warrants. The 25-year-old Watertown man was arrested on three warrants from Waltham District Court, each for making a false 911 call.

Real Estate

See the Four Watertown Home Sales This Week

By |

Four properties in Watertown were sold this week. $770,000 – 63 Highland Ave. Unit 63, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$580,000 – 74 Fitchburg St., 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Colonial single-family home

Sponsored by:

$545,000 – 151 Coolidge Ave. Unit 510, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, High-Rise condo/townhouse

 $850,000 – 626 Belmont St.,10 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

Charity

Watertown Middle School Students Collect Items for People Battling Opioid Addiction

By |

Eighth graders at Watertown Middle School collected cold weather items for people overcoming addiction at a program at Mass. General Hospital. This was the first activity for the group working to help those trying to overcome addiction. In their first effort to help patients trying to overcome addiction, a group of Watertown Middle School students collected clothes and other items to help homeless people in need. Before winter break, a group fo WMS students held an ugly sweater party, to which they were asked to bring a new, cold weather item for a homeless adult in need, such as backpack, new socks, mittens, knit hat, or scarves, according to Watertown School Committee member Amy Donohue.

Business

“Dancing With the Stars” Winner Teaching Class at Local Dance Studio

By |

Tony Dovolani, a professional dancer who won “Dancing with the Stars” will teach a class at the local Fred Astaire Dance Studio. A winning dancer from Dancing with the Stars will make a special appearance at a local dance studio to teach ballroom dancing. On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, Dancing with the Stars professional dancer Tony Dovolani will be teaching a ballroom dance class at Fred Astaire studio in Cushing Square. The Belmont-based studio is owned by Watertown resident Elizabeth Woo.

Arsenal Mall

As Construction of Arsenal Yards Rolls Ahead, Developers Switch Direction on Tallest Building

By |

A view of Arsenal Street from inside Building E, one of the historic structures being redeveloped as part of the Arsenal Yards Project. Boylston Properties seeks a tenant for this “prime spot.” As the new Arsenal Yards begins to take shape, developers have changed plans for the last building in the project, shifting the 130-foot Building G from condos to a lab and office building. In December, Boylston Properties withdrew a request to the Town to allow them to make Building G a 197 foot apartment tower, 67 feet higher than allowed by Watertown’s zoning rules. They will soon submit plans for a new building that they hope to lease to biotech companies.

Coolidge Square

Give Your Opinion About Parking in Watertown’s Business Districts

By |

Town officials seek input about what changes should be made to parking in the Watertown Square and Coolidge Square areas. Residents, workers and others can share their thoughts in an online survey, or attend two upcoming open houses about the two areas. The Town of Watertown sent out the following announcement:

Watertown has begun a Parking Management Plan for Watertown Square and Coolidge Square. The goal is to support Watertown’s retail centers and make them more user friendly and welcoming. The Plan will describe current parking needs, supply, and usage.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown This Week

By |

The first weekend of the New Year features several open houses. $909,000 – 55 Katherine Road Unit 55, 9 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 11:30-1

$835,000 – 57 Katherine Road Unit 57, 8 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 11:30-1

$859,900 – 50-52 Beechwood Ave., 2 unit, 12 total room, 6 total bedroom, 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down multi-family home, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2:30 Sunday 1-2:30

$925,000 – 124 Lovell Road, 9 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 2 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$899,000 – 52 Chapman St. Unit 52, 10 room, 5 bedroom, 3 full bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$829,000 – 57 Spruce St., 9 room, 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Colonial single-family home: Sunday 12-1:30

Sponsored by:

$829,000 – 42 Winsor Ave., 8 room, 4 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home, Open Houses: Saturday 1:30-3 Sunday 11:30-1

$399,000 – 95 Pierce Road Unit 95, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 2-3:30

$849,900 – 188-1 Summer St. Unit 1, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 4 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$1,220,900 – 37-39 Hillcrest Cir., 2 unit, 10 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down multi-family home, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$559,000 – 37 Hillcrest Cir. Unit 1, 4 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$669,000 – 39 Hillcrest Cir.