Police/Fire

Watertown Police Seek Identity Suspects in an Assault and Theft from CVS

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On July 16, 2017, at about 5 a.m. below six people came into CVS in Watertown Square and stole items from the store who were also involved in another crime that night. Watertown Police seek assistance identifying the six individuals involved in a theft from CVS at 27 Main St., Watertown. These six are are suspects in an assault and battery that occurred in the area on the same night. Anyone with information can contact Detective Kevin McManus, kmcmanus@police.watertown-ma.gov or 617-972-6544

Assisted Living

Town Council OKs Assisted Living Facilities in Parts of Watertown

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Assisted living facilities will now be allowed in certain areas of Watertown after the Town Council approved a change in the town’s zoning ordinance, but some were uncomfortable approving it for an entire zone rather than just for the spot where a developer hopes to put up a facility. The zoning change impacts the Industrial 3 Zone – the I-3 Zone. The proposal for the zoning change came forward from the Department of Community Development and Planning after a developer approached the town interested in putting up a facility for seniors to live and receive nursing care and other services on the site of the Super 8 Motel on North Beacon Street. The zoning change would allow assisted living facilities in the I-3 zone, but the applicant would have to get a special permit with site plan review from the Planning and Zoning Boards. The ground floor would need to have non-residential uses, such as retail.

Around Town

Mosquitos in Towns Near Watertown Have Tested Positive for West Nile Virus

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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the Watertown Health Department that mosquitoes in our general geographic region have tested positive for West Nile Virus for the last two weeks, thus elevating the risk for human exposure to West Nile Virus. The warm and intermittent wet weather patterns have contributed to conditions that are favorable for the species of mosquitoes responsible for the spread of West Nile Virus. The Watertown Health Department urges that precautions against mosquito exposure need to be taken. Public health surveillance is conducted for mosquito-borne viruses – viruses that are carried and spread by mosquitoes. These viruses include West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).

Around Town

Watertown’s Treaty Day Celebration Joined by Descendants of Original Signers

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Descendants of the Native Americans who signed the Treaty of Watertown, the first treaty made by the newly independent United States, took part in the celebration of the signing that took place right here in Watertown 241 years ago. 

Each year the Historical Society of Watertown celebrates Treaty Day, in honor of the treaty signed on July 19, 1776, as well as another date of significance in Massachusetts – the first reading of the Declaration of Independence to Watertown residents on July 18, 1776. The celebration takes place at the building where both events took place, the Edmund Fowle House on Marshall Street, half a off Mt. Auburn Street. On Saturday, local re-enactors were joined by members of the Indian tribes – the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet – which signed the Treaty of Watertown. For the first time in centuries a chief of the Maliseet, who were known then as the St.

Business

Athenahealth’s Chief Financial Officer Stepping Down, Interim Appointed

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Athenahealth Chief Financial Officer Karl Stubelis will be stepping down on July 21, 2017 and an interim CFO will take over during the transition, the company announced. 

Stubelis will be “pursue other opportunities,” according to the announcement from Athenahealth. John A. “Jack” Kane, a member of the athenahealth Board of Directors and current chair of the Board’s Audit Committee, will serve as interim CFO during the transition. In addition, the Athenahealth Board will reconstitute its Audit Committee and expects to appoint Tom Szkutak as chair, the company announced. Athenahealth will also release its second quarter earning report on July 21. Jonathan Bush, chairman and chief executive officer of Athenahealth, said, “This CFO transition reflects our commitment to ensuring that Athenahealth has world-class leaders to support the Company and our increased scale and scope. We intend to focus our CFO search on leaders who bring a record of operating discipline and value-creating capital allocation.

Development

Second Community Meeting Planned for Project at 385 Pleasant Street

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A second community meeting about the proposed residential and commercial project on the long, thin property along Pleasant Street near Rosedale Road will be held on July 27. Developers  Amstel Heritage LLC will host the meeting about the mixed-use development which includes 58 residential units and 11,567 sq. ft. of commercial space planned to be built at 385 Pleasant St., Watertown. The meeting will be on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Watertown Police Station, 552 Main Street, Watertown.

Building for the Future

School Renovation Projects to be Discussed When School, Town Officials Meet

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All five Watertown public schools will be renovated over the next several years during the Building for the Future project but before the work can begin projects must be approved not only by the School Committee, but also the Town Council. Ultimately Watertown voters will have to approve funding. On Thursday, July 27, a joint meeting of the School Committee and Town Council will be held to start discussions of the school renovation projects. Consultants Ai3 will present their recommendations at the meeting, which will be at 6 p.m. in the Council Chamber in Town Hall, 149 Main St., Watertown. According to the timeline created by Ai3 (see the timeline here), the three elementary would be worked on first.

Real Estate

Check Out the Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week

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Here are the properties around Watertown that sold this week. $642,000 – 101 Watertown St. Unit 101, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$502,500 – 14 Commonwealth Road Unit 14, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$390,000 – 32 Whites Ave. Unit F3304, 3 room, 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, condo/townhouse

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$620,000 – 13 Hosmer St. Unit 2, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

$950,000 – 182 Standish Road, 11 room, 5 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home