Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee

Changes on Common Street Will Help Cyclists, Bike Path Planned on Marshall Street

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Changes will be made to help bicyclists get through and around one of Watertown’s more tricky intersections. 

The Department of Public Work is finalizing plans to restructure the Common Street intersection with Orchard Street and Church Street, as well as the nearby Common Street and Spring Street intersection. Common Street at Orchard and Church streets will become a rotary, and bicyclists can either follow the roadway around the round-about, or use the pedestrian paths around the edge. Heading toward Mt. Auburn Street, members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee had questions about whether bicycles should be encouraged to stay on Common Street, or continue down Spring and use another side street to get to Mt. Auburn.

Charity

Paddle to Work and Raise Money for Charles River Watershed Association

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On Friday, July 28, people will paddle the Charles River on their way to work to celebrate a healthy river and raise funds for Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA). People participating in Paddle to Work Day hosted by Charles River Canoe and Kayak will kayak from Soldier’s Field Road in Allston/Brighton 5 miles downstream to Kendall Square in Cambridge. Individuals who work in Kendall Square will have paddled to work, while others can take public transportation to their desired destinations. People can purchase tickets for the event at paddleboston.com/paddle2work and may reserve a single or double kayak or sign up to bring their own boat. Charles River Canoe and Kayak will donate all ticket proceeds to Charles River Watershed Association to support its work protecting and restoring the Charles River.

Real Estate

See the Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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There are eight open houses around Watertown this week. $569,000 – 11 Nichols Ave. Unit 3, 6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath other, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$365,000 – 3 Repton Unit 3407, 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath mid-rise, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 1-3

$629,000 – 160 Cypress St. Unit 160, 6 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 11-1

$649,900 – 14 Maplewood St. Unit 14, 9 room, 4 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30-1 Sunday 11:30-1

Sponsored by:

$484,900 – 55 Webster St., 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath ranch, Open Houses: Saturday 1:30-3 Sunday 1:30-3

$829,000 – 7 Fletcher Ter., 7 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30

$629,995 – 204 Acton St., 8 room, 4 bed, 3 bath cape, Open House: Saturday 1-3:30

$899,999 – 200 Westminster Ave.

Gymnastics

Watertown Gymnast Competed Against Nation’s Best at Junior Olympics

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Watertown’s Bridget Sullivan recently traveled to Michigan to compete against the top gymnasts of her age at Junior Olympic Competition. 

The 14-year-old has had a successful season. She qualified for Level 9 Junior Olympic Competition Eastern Nationals – the highest level for her age – for the first time. During the competition she placed seventh place in the vault with a score of 9.475 out of 10, said her coach, Jen Scannell. The competition was held at the Summit Sports and Ice Complex in Lansing, Mich. “It was cool to see how the different gymnasts from around the country were competing different skills,” Sullivan said.

Arsenal Park

Town Officials Want to Hear from Public About Changes to Arsenal Park

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Planning for redesigning Arsenal Park has begun, and Watertown officials want to hear from the public about how they think the park should be improved. The first Arsenal Park Design Community meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 15 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Watertown Library (123 Main St.) in the Watertown Savings Bank Room. The park sits next to the Arsenal Yards, the former Arsenal Mall, which is undergoing renovations and expansion. While redesigning of the park Town officials are looking at how the park fits with the new mixed use project which will have apartments and a hotel along with the shops and restaurants. Arsenal Park currently includes a grass field sometimes used for softball and soccer, tennis courts, basketball courts, a skate park, grill and picnic tables and a gazebo, among other features.

Police/Fire

Three Men Wanted for Assaulting Watertown Woman, Stealing Her Credit Cards

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Watertown Police seek the identities of three men accused of assaulting a woman, stealing credit cards and using cards at Boston area stores. A woman was leaving a Boston nightclub alone and looking for her vehicle when three men offered to help her, according to Police. After finding her vehicle, one of the men drover her car back to Watertown, and the other two men followed in a separate vehicle. They went to her Watertown apartment and then allegedly assaulted the woman and stole numerous credit cards and other valuables, Police said. Watertown Police are investigating the incident and believe it may have been pre-planned.

athenahealth

Councilors Look at Rash of Problems Popping up on Charles River Road

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Residents of Charles River Road, and nearby streets, told Town officials that the street has been bombarded with problems in recent months, from construction trucks to speeding cars to people parking on their streets. After residents complained about trucks carrying prefabricated pieces of concrete for the garage being built by Athenahealth, the town created certain routes and times when the deliveries can be made. Residents said they are still being delivered early in the morning. In May, residents brought up their concerns to the Town, saying they did not think that trucks were allowed on Charles River Road, which is a parkway along the river. At a meeting of the Town Council’s Public Works subcommittee, Public Works Superintendent Gerry Mee said the Massachusetts Department of Transportation gave the trucks special permits to use the road.

Elections

Candidate for 2-Year School Committee Seat is a Parent and Teacher

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The first candidate for the two-year School Committee seat has been certified to be on the ballot, and the first-time challenger has experience as a Watertown parent and as a teacher in another school system. Lindsay Mosca will run for the School Committee seat being vacated by Candace Miller, who announced she will step down because she is leaving town. The two-year seat will be on the Town Election ballot in November, but will be separate from the four-year School Committee seats. Mosca sent out the following information:
I have lived in Watertown with my husband, Justin, since 2005. Our two young children, Jennie and Jacob (5 and 7 years old), attend the Lowell Elementary School. I teach mathematics at Lexington High School, and my husband is an engineer at VHB in Watertown.