Government

Watertown Officials Hoping Watertown Yard Can be More Rider Friendly

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The MTBA’s Watertown Yard is the starting point for several bus routes, including the express buses to Boston, and Watertown officials believe it can be improved to make it a nicer place to catch the bus, and perhaps someday the Watertown TMA Shuttle. In September, MBTA officials lead a tour of the facility located on Galen Street, just south of the Charles River from Watertown Square, for Town Councilors, State House representatives and Town officials. Some of those on the tour that day met Thursday evening for the Town Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Transportation. The general feeling was that Watertown Yard is a large facility that is not being used to its greatest potential. “What struck me is the tremendous opportunity to improve transportation in Watertown,” said Town Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli.

Government

Recreation Department Hosting Tour of Casey Park to See Potential Renovations

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As Recreation Department officials make plans to make improvements to the baseball field side of Casey Park they will host a tour of the park for those interested in the project. Earlier this week the Recreation Department held a meeting about the Casey Park project and Recreation Department Director Peter Centola said residents requested to see the possible changes in person. The park is located south of the river on Watertown Street. The possible improvements include lights, improvements to the baseball field and handicap access from a parking lot behind the baseball field with an entrance on Morse Street, Centola said. The tour of the Casey Park Renovation – Baseball Side, will be on Saturday, Nov.

Real Estate

Check Out This Weeks Watertown Open Houses

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Watertown has more than a dozen open houses to visit this week. $549,000 – 84 Fitchburg St., 9 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$849,500 – 199 Coolidge Ave. Unit 513, 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath mid-rise, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$749,000 – 149 Robbins Road, 9 room, 5 bed, 2 bath cape, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30-1 Sunday 11:30-1

$598,900 – 149 Hillside Road Unit 2, 10 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 11-12:30

$399,900 – 358 Lexington St. Unit 358, 6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 2-4 Sunday 2-4

$599,000 – 16 Commonwealth Unit 16, 10 room, 4 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12:30-2s

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$559,000 – 12 Rose Ave. Unit 12, 6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 11:30-1

$639,900 – 24 Stuart St., 10 room, 4 bed, 2f bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 2-3:30

$979,900 – 137 Marshall St, 12 room, 7 bed, 3 bath victorian, Open House: Sunday 11:30-1

$849,900 – 174 Edenfield Ave., 9 room, 5 bed, 4 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 12-2

$949,900 – 11 Hill St., 14 room, 5 bed, 3 bath colonial, Open House: Saturday 12:30-2

$949,900 – 11 Hill St., 2 unit, 14 total room, 5 total bedroom 2 family, Open House: Saturday 12:30-2

$575,000 – 478 Main St., 9 room, 4 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 2:30-4 Sunday 11-1

$575,000 – 478-480 Main St.

Business

New Watertown Bath & Kitchen Showroom Features Products from Around the World

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The latest addition to Pleasant Street features any kind of bathroom and kitchen fixture you can imagine, with opportunities to try some of them out for yourself. Designer Bath opened its second showroom in Watertown, and hosted a grand opening on Oct. 21. The showroom features products from around the United States and across the globe, said President Jason Sevinor. The showroom is split into different areas, with kitchen sinks in one area, shower heads in another and bathroom sinks and toilets in their own locales.

Schools

Find Out How to Give Input on the Watertown High School Mascot

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The final four options for the Watertown High School mascot – or logo – that will go with the Raiders nickname were presented to the School Committee this week, and they seek input from the public about the finalists. The School Committee has set up an online survey for the community to give its input about the four images. The finalists are: a knight riding a horse into battle, a knight’s helmet with “Raiders” on the grill, a shield with a “W” on it, and a knight standing behind a shield. Take the WHS Mascot Survey by clicking here. Students at the high school will be surveyed by the School Committee High School Representatives.

Police/Fire

Two Men Arrested for Dealing Drugs During the Daytime on Arsenal Street

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A Boston man and a New Jersey man face drug dealing charges after being arrested by police following an investigation by drug investigators from Middlesex County and Boston. On the afternoon of Oct. 21 members of the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force – which includes an officer from Watertown – working with the Boston Police Drug Control Unit were watching two individuals in the parking lot of Target on Arsenal Street, near Friendly’s, said Watertown Police Sgt. Thomas Grady. “The officers observed behavior consistent with drug dealing,” Grady said.

Elections

Watch the Town Council, School Committee Candidate Forums On-Line

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If you missed the Candidate Forums featuring the people running for office in the 2017 Watertown Election, you can watch them online. 

Watertown Cable Access has the Town Council and School Committee forums available to watch on-demand on its website. Follow these links to watch the forums that were co-sponsored by Watertown News and Watertown Cable Access. Town Council Forum: http://watertown.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=bb39e1d2-165f-4f19-bd5e-f631bc649714&nav=programs/Special%20Programming

School Committee Forum: http://watertown.vod.castus.tv/vod/?video=3fd82af1-1d30-470d-9148-cf5b3013b643&nav=recent

Food

The Last Watertown Farmers’ Market of the Year Coming Thursday

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As the end of October approaches, so does the end of the season for the Watertown Farmers’ Market and there are some special events this week. 

The final market of the year will be held from 2-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26 on the green outside Panera Bread in the Arsenal on the Charles. Organizers of the Farmers’ Market sent out the following message:

Thank you all for coming to market this year — What a wonderful season. Please join us this week for the last market packed with activities including face painting, raffles, and delicious, local food! Come celebrate the end of the season with us, stock up for the next several weeks, and thank the vendors who make it all happen.