Around Town

Watertown Sprinter Mange Camara Caps Historic Indoor Season at Nationals

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Watertown High School’s Mange Camara wrapped up an amazing indoor track season by competing against the top high school runners from across America over on Saturday.The junior competed in the New Balance Indoor Nationals at The Armory in New York City. He ran the 200 meters in 22.10 seconds, which was the 22nd fastest time at the meet and was the best time for Massachusetts runners and runners from New England. See the race video by clicking here (Camara is in the far left lane). Last week, Camara got second place in the 300 meters at the New England Indoor Championship at Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. He ran a 34.87, which was less than .2 seconds off his best time, which he set when he won the event at the MIAA Div. 5 meet on Feb. 15.

Police/Fire

Dedication of Fallen Watertown Firefighter’s Memorial Taking Place on March 17

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A year after the Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano lost his life during a fire the Town and the Watertown Fire Department will honor him with the dedication of a memorial in East Watertown. The public is invited to the ceremony for Toscano, which will take place on Saturday, March 17, 2018, exactly a year after his “last alarm.” A plaque will be unveiled at the corner of Merrifield and Bigelow Avenues. A reception will be held afterward at the Metaxas/Hellenic Community Center, 25 Bigelow Ave., Watertown. The plaque and the ceremony has been sponsored by a gift from Watertown Savings Bank.

Weather

Another Nor’easter Heading Toward Watertown on Monday & Tuesday

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Just when the Snow Emergency from the last storm was lifted another Nor’easter looms on the horizon for Watertown and the rest of Eastern Massachusetts. The  third snow storm this month is due to start hitting Monday and continue through Tuesday with half a foot or more of snow possible. 

The National Weather Services has issued a Winter Storm Watch from 11 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018, to 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Forecasters from different TV stations have different predictions, but all say that Eastern Massachusetts is likely to get several inches of snow. WHDH Channel 7 weather forecasters say it will be 6-12 inches. WCVB Channel 5’s forecast says 5-10 inches, and WBZ Channel 4 predicts 6-9 inches. The snow will not be as wet and heavy as the last storm, and wind gusts of 25 mph are expected, according to the National Weather Service.

Real Estate

A Quartet of Watertown Homes Sold This Week

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See the four Watertown homes that sold this week. $932,000 – 456 Belmont St. Unit 7, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, condo/townhouse

$710,000 – 54 Fayette St., 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, single-family home

Sponsored by:

$659,000 – 12 Fitchburg St., 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$519,000 – 23 Fuller Road Unit 23, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

Sports

UPDATED: Watertown Basketball Fights Off St. Mary’s to Win Section Title

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LOWELL -Watertown fought off a tough St. Mary’s team and foul trouble to claim the a 44-36 win and the North Section boys basketball title for the second year win a row, Saturday afternoon. The second half of the MIAA Div. 3 North final at Tsongas Arena started like a dream for the Raiders, who went on an 11 point run to lead 21-11. However, when Watertown star seniors center John Korte and Guard Julio Fulcar went to the bench with four fouls each the Spartans closed the gap to one point early in the final quarter.

Police/Fire

Suspects in Watertown Shooting Held Without Bail; Incident was a Drug Robbery Gone Wrong

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The two suspects in a shooting, which left a Watertown man hospitalized, were denied bail on Friday. Police said the incident started as a robbery of a drug dealer, who got shot when he tried to fight off the suspects. Friday afternoon at Waltham District Court,  Middlesex Judge Sarah Ellis ruled that Carlos Castillo, 19, of Boston, and Randall Glenn, 21, of Randolph, pose a danger to the victim and the community, and ordered them held without bail until trial. Both suspects face charges of armed assault in a dwelling, assault and battery with a firearm, aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, possession of a firearm without a license, and possession of a loaded firearm. On Feb.

Real Estate

A Number of Multiple Family Homes Having Open Houses in Watertown

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There are several open houses to check out in Watertown this week, including two-families and a three family. $875,000 – 19 Boyd St. Unit 19, 9 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 1-3 Sunday 1:30-3:30

$719,000 – 17 Carver Road Unit 17, 6 room, 3 bed, 3 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 Sunday 2-3:30

$759,000 – 15 Carver Road Unit 15, 7 room, 3 bed, 3 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 Sunday 2-3:30

$775,000 – 36 Rutland St., 11 room, 5 bed, 2.5 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$399,000 – 280 Belmont St. Unit 280, 4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

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$439,000 – 278 Belmont St. Unit 278, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$499,000 – 276 Belmont St.

Eliza Dushku

Eliza Dushku’s Film on Robert Maplethorppe Premiering at Tribeca Film Fest

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A biopic produced by Watertown native Eliza Dushku about artist Robert Mapplethorpe, whose work sparked controversy in the 1980s, will be premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival. 

The film, “Mapplethorpe,” was a family effort by Dushku and her brother Nate, who is also a producer. Mapplethorpe is portrayed by British actor Matt Smith, who is known for his roles as The Doctor in “Doctor Who” and Prince Philip in “The Crown.” The film is written and directed by Ondi Timoner, who also directed “Dig!” Dushku has been trying to make the movie for a decade. The movie is about Mapplethorpe, who was famous for his provocative black-and-white portraits and pictures of New York’s underground BDSM scene in the 70s.