Field Hockey

Watertown Field Hockey’s 9-Year Tourney Win Streak Ends With Loss in State Semifinal

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BRAINTREE — Something happened Tuesday night for the first time since George W. Bush was in the White House — the Watertown High School field hockey team lost in the State Tournament. 

The Raiders’ nine-plus year, 49 game State Tournament winning streak ended with a 2-1 loss to Dennis-Yarmouth in the MIAA Div. 2 State Semifinal. After one-goal wins in the past two rounds, Watertown again found itself in a dogfight. The Dolphins strategy of packing in on defense and playing for a counterattack frustrated the Raiders in the first half. One of Dennis-Yarmouth’s forays into Watertown territory resulted in two straight corners.

Schools

Construction Costs for Watertown’s School Building Projects Up Several Million Dollars

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The latest cost estimates for the renovation/rebuilding of Watertown’s three elementary schools are up several million since the last estimate presented to the School Building Committee. On Wednesday night, the project manager and architect presented their latest, best estimate of how much it will cost to renovate and rebuild Hosmer, Lowell and Cunniff elementary schools. The cost of the construction would be $122 million ($56.5 million for Hosmer, $31.67 million for Cunniff and $33.8 million for Lowell) and the additional costs would bring the total up to an estimated $153 million, said Project Manager Shane Nolan of Daedalus Projects. This is an increase of about $5.8 million from the estimate presented in August. About $1 million of the cost increase in the construction budget comes from a change to the project scope to include replacement of all existing windows and doors at Lowell and Cunniff, said architect Scott Dunlap of Ai3 Architects.

Around Town

Watertown Residents Gather to Honor Veterans Day, Bid Farewell to Veterans Agent

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Watertown’s veterans gathered Sunday morning to mark Veterans Day. They also bid farewell to the town’s Veterans Services Officer. 

The celebration of those who are serving and who have served in the United States Military was held at the Pvt. Charles Shutt Detachment of the Marine Corps League on Mt. Auburn Street. Along with the annual events to mark Veterans Day, those gathered bid farewell to Mark Comeiro, who has served as the town’s veterans agent since 2015.

Business

Athenahealth Reportedly Sold for $5.7 Billion, Merging With Other Healthcare Tech Company

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The long rumored sale of Watertown-based Athenahealth appears to be a reality, and the company is expected to be merged with another company and remain in town. The healthcare software company, which has its headquarters in the Arsenal on the Charles, has entered into an agreement to be sold for $5.7 billion to private equity firm Veritas Capital and hedge fund Evergreen Coast Capital, the company announced Monday. Evergreen is the private equity arm of Elliott Management, which had a 9 percent stake in the company, according to a report by Reuters on Sunday. The sale is expected to close in the first quarter of 2019, “subject to the approval of the holders of a majority of Athenahealth’s outstanding shares and the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals,” according to the announcement. The new owners are expected to combine the company with Virence Health, the GE Healthcare Value-based Care assets, which was acquired by Veritas earlier this year.

Sports

Watertown Faces High Scoring Dennis-Yarmouth in State Semifinal

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Once again, the Watertown High School field hockey team is back in the state semifinal, and for the second straight year they face a tough Dennis-Yarmouth. 

Tuesday night’s matchup pits two unbeaten squads. The Raiders come in as North Champs with a record of 20-0-1, while the Dolphins — champions of the South — carry a record of 18-0-3. Watertown won its 11th straight North Section title on Saturday, and the team seeks its 10th straight MIAA Div. 2 State Championship. The road has not been as easy as past years.

Around Town

Sports, Crafts, Music, Yoga & Sports Tickets Available from Watertown Recreation

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The Watertown Recreation Department has a wide range of offerings this winter, from youth sports to crafts to music lessons to yoga. The Rec Department also has tickets to the Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics for sale. See all the Watertown Recreation Department’s Winter Program offerings, and download the signup sheets by clicking here. Registration information can also be found on the Watertown Recreation website, www.recreation.watertown-ma.gov, or in the office on the bottom floor of Town Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown. Find out more about the Recreation Department on Facebook (facebook.com/watertownrecreationdepartment), Twitter (twitter.com/watertownrec) or Instagram (instagram.com/watertownrecreation)

Police/Fire

Police Log: Hit and Run on a House, Pickup Truck Stolen from Street

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

Nov. 2, 6:31 p.m.: An office patrolling in the Watertown Mall parking lot spotted a man known to be wanted for stealing a car and other charges. Police stopped the man and arrested him without incident. The 26-year-old Watertown man was arrested on the warrant from Waltham District Court for larceny of a motor vehicle, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and driving with a suspended license.

Football

Watertown Football on a Hot Streak after Winning Third Game in a Row

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The return of running back Mange Camara helped the Watertown High School claim its third win in a row this week. The Raiders returned to Victory Field Friday night, and Camara exploded for three touchdowns in Watertown’s 25-22 win over Newburyport in the non-playoff game. The senior’s first touchdown came on a 75 yard run. The kick was missed, leaving the score 6-0 after the first quarter. Camara was not the only Raider to find the end zone.