Around Town

Find Out More About Dedicated Bus Lane Pilot on Mt. Auburn Street

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A meeting will be held to discuss the next steps for the Mt. Auburn Street Bus Priority Pilot that will include bus-only lanes for the 71 and 73 buses on a stretch of the road that can also be used by emergency vehicles and shuttles. 

Learn more about the project and the efforts to test Bus Rapid Transit on Mt. Auburn Street and Belmont Street at a meeting on Tuesday, March 27, 6-7:30 p.m at the Russell Youth Center, 680 Huron Avenue, Cambridge. Find out more about the meeting here. The meeting will focus more on issues in Cambridge.

Government

No Election to Fill Council Seat; Members Vote to Appoint Former Councilor

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Former Councilor Susan Falkoff, will fill out the term of Michael Dattoli.The surprise announcement two weeks ago by Councilor Michael Dattoli that he would be resigning left the Town Council scrambling to figure out how to fill the vacancy. Thursday night Councilors decided, rather than holding a special election, to reappoint a former longtime member of the board to fill out the 19 months remaining on the term. In the case of a vacancy in the first 12 months of a Council term, Watertown’s Town Charter calls for the Council to call a special election unless they decide, by a vote of at least 6 councilors, to appoint someone to fill the open seat, said Town Council President Mark Sideris. Many thought it would be hard to find someone they could agree upon, but they found someone very familiar to them and to the voters of Watertown – Susan Falkoff. Falkoff left the Council at the end of 2017 when she decided not to run, having served six terms over the past 14 years.

Around Town

Memorial to Fallen Firefighter Dedicated Near Where He Gave His Life Serving Watertown

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The corner of Merrifield and Bigelow avenues in East Watertown was the site of a tragedy a year ago, but on Saturday it was a place where family, friends and fellow firefighters came to celebrate the memory of Joseph Toscano. A memorial was unveiled at that corner to honor Toscano, who died in the line of duty while fighting a fire at a home on Merrifield Avenue on March 17, 2017. Current and retired members of the Watertown Fire Department came out for the ceremony in large numbers and were joined by honor guards from Watertown Fire, Watertown Police and members of other fire departments. Two ladder trucks formed an arch over Bigelow Avenue and a podium was set up for the ceremony. Joe’s widow, Maureen, said that all this would have been strange for Toscano.

Basketball

STATE CHAMPS! Watertown Cruises Past Easthampton to Claim School’s Third Title

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SPRINGFIELD – The Watertown High School boys basketball team raced to a 9-2 lead over Easthampton on  Saturday afternoon and never looked back. Lead by seniors John Korte and Julio Fulcar, the Raiders won the MIAA Div. 3 State Final 72-53 and headed home clutching the trophy. The game at Springfield College was billed as a match up of teams with swarming defense who like to run on offense. Unlike the previous two games, when Watertown had slow starts, the team hit early baskets and made stops on the defensive end.

Basketball

Watertown Faces Easthampton in the State Final: Raiders Win!

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Few people believed Watertown would be in the MIAA Div. 3 boys basketballs state final, but the members of the team knew they were better than their 14-6 regular season record. Watertown proved it deserved to be there by beating some of the toughest teams in Eastern Massachusetts and Saturday the Raiders will play Easthampton for the state crown in Springfield. 

The state final tips off at 3:30 p.m. at Springfield College. Follow the action live here (latest update on top) and read the preview below. Updates
Watertown wins!

Around Town

Blood Drive Hosted by a Watertown Bank Will be Held at the Library

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Consider giving blood during the Blood Drive hosted by Watertown Savings Bank on March 27, 2018. Donations of blood will be accepted at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 27. The blood drive is being organized with the help of the Mount Auburn Hospital Blood Donor Program. All donors will receive an appreciation gift. Bring a photo ID
Drink plenty of fluids to hydrate your body
Eat a nutritious meal before donating

Make an appointment by contacting Kelly at kcronin@watertownsavings.com or Lynne at lpaolillo@watertownsavings.com

Real Estate

Several Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Weekend

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Homebuyers have a variety of properties to visit in Watertown. $499,900 – 94 Marshall St. Unit 94, 6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12:30-1:30 Sunday 1-3

$890,000 – 28 Olcott St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 6 total bedroom 2 family, Open Houses: Sunday 12-2 Monday 6-7:30

$599,000 – 41A Parker St. Unit 41A, 6 room, 2 bed, 2 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Friday 11-12:30 Saturday 11-12:30

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$864,900 – 90-92 Burnham St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 4 total bedroom 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 1-3 Sunday 1-3

$335,000 – 10 Williams St. Unit 48, 2 room, 1 bed, 1 bath mid-rise, Open Houses: Friday 4:30-6 Saturday 1-2:30 Sunday 1-2:30

$799,000 – 59 Bradford Road Unit 1, 8 room, 4 bed, 3 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$789,000 – 59 Bradford Road Unit 2, 7 room, 4 bed, 3 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30