Sports

Watertown Runner Breaks Two School Records on Same Day

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Watertown High School sprinter Mangé Camara recently had what his coach called “perhaps the finest individual performances in the history of Watertown indoor track and field.” The junior broke not one, but two Watertown High School records at the MSTCA Speed Classic at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on Dec. 29. The meet includes the top sprinters in Massachusetts in all divisions, said Watertown track and field coach Tom Wittenhagen.

“In this history of Watertown indoor track and field I can think of no other athletic performer who set two outstanding school records in a single day. I don’t think that has ever been duplicated,” Wittenhagen said.

Entertainment

Watertown Artist’s Works Being Shown at Weston Library

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The works of Watertown’s Paul Angiolillo are now on display at the Weston Public Library, and a reception will be held on Jan., 18, 2018. The Watertown-based artist carves and sculpts both outdoor and indoor works. He creates sculptures, furniture art, and functional objects out of natural and found materials, he aims for the evocative, engaging, and sometimes whimsical. “​New Works”​ will be shown in ​​the gallery at the Weston Public Library, ​​87 School St., Weston, MA, through Jan. 30​.

Government

Planning Board Recommends Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana in Watertown

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The Planning Board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that the Town Council adopt a 12-month moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities in Watertown. The state ballot question to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana passed more than a year ago, but the town has not adopted any policy on recreational marijuana facilities, said Watertown Senior Planner Gideon Schreiber. “We have been waiting for the state to come out with their guidance and they still haven’t come out with their guidance,” Schreiber said. Watertown allows medical marijuana facilities in industrial zones, and the town has approved a medical marijuana facility to go on Elm Street. To go to a medical marijuana facility in Massachusetts, people must have a state medical marijuana ID card, only available with a prescription from a doctor. Recreational marijuana facilities would be open to anyone 21 or older.

Basketball

Watertown’s Coppola Claims 2nd Place on Endicott Women’s Basketball Assist List

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Watertown’s Gabriella Coppola moved into second place on the Endicott College women’s basketball program’s assist list during the game at Gordon College on Thursday night. 

The former WHS star tallied five assists in Wenham, Mass., and gave her a total of 46 through 12 games in her senior year and 306 in her career for the Gulls. She came into the game tied with Kaylin Burke at 301, so her first assist in the 78-55 win against Gordon put her into second place. The assist record at Endicott is held by Heidi Stevens, who had 472 in her career. Coppola is also second on the single-season assists list at Endicott with 135 during her sophomore year. She is also among the top active NCAA Div.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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A variety of homes are having open houses in town this week. $439,000 – 32 Whites Ave. Unit D33, 4 room, 2 bed, 2 bath mid-rise, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 Sunday 11:30-1

$489,000 – 37 Copeland St., 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath bungalow, Open House: Saturday 1:30-2:30

$859,000 – 456 Belmont St. Unit 7, 5 room, 2 bed, 2 bath condo, Handicap Access/Equipped, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

Sponsored by:

$629,000 – 70 Edenfield Ave. Unit 70, 6 room, 3 bed, 2 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30

$499,000 – 40 Waltham St.

Schools

Watertown Superintendent Identifies Strengths, Areas to Work On in Her Entry Plan

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During her first six months as Superintendent, Dede Galdston dove deep into the workings Watertown Schools and came up with recommendations to improve the schools in areas ranging from student success, aligning the curriculum, improving communication, staff diversity, and, of course, improving the school buildings. Monday night, Galdston introduced her Superintendent’s Entry Plan to the School Committee. The report came from Galston’s conversations with more than 75 individuals and groups over the last half year, plus examining district test results, curriculum and other material. Participants welcomed the opportunity to speak with the superintendent, Galdston noted. “Time and again, I heard that this was one of the first times that people had the opportunity to have an open conversation with the superintendent and that they hoped this type of communication forum would continue into the future,” Galdston wrote.

Weather

Heavy Rains Friday, Saturday Could Result in Flooding in Watertown

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The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for Friday and Saturday. Up to three inches of rain could drop on the area during that time, and combining with melting snow could lead to flooding. Heavy rain is expected to hit the area beginning Friday afternoon and continuing through Saturday morning. The rain plus the snow melt could result in stream and river flooding. The Flood Watch is in effect from 6 a.m. Friday to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Government

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht Holding Office Hours Twice in January

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State Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown this January. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:
Friday, January 19
8:30-9:30 a.m.
Watertown Town Hall
149 Main St, 3rd Floor hallway
Monday, January 22
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library
123 Main St, Raya Stern Trustees Room
Anyone unable to attend these office hours can call Representative Hecht at 617-722-2140 to schedule an appointment at another time.