330-350 Pleasant Street

Mixed Retail/Residential Project on Pleasant Street Near River Approved

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{NOTE: A correction was made at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 about when the Planning Board can debate the design of the project.}

After much debate, the Planning Board approved a mixed-use project on Pleasant Street that will include retail stores, a restaurant near the Charles River and apartments. Last week, developers of 330, 350 Pleasant Street – called Water Mills at Bridge Point – appeared before the Planning Board for the second time. The team representing developer Mark Coppola of World Realty and Development Ltd. had made some minor changes to the planned 18,445 sq. ft.

Sports

WHS Sports: Wrestlers Qualify for States, Track League Meet & Hoops

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The Watertown High School wrestling team continued its successful season by qualifying several athletes for the State Divisional Meet. 

Watertown had 12 wrestlers competing in the Div. 3 Central Section meet on Saturday at Ashland High School. Van Athanasopoulos was the highest finisher for there Raiders. He went 3-1 and won the third-place match in the 145 pound competition. He will compete in the Div.

Weather

See the Closings and Delays Due to Monday’s Snow Storm

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As the snow storm stretches into the second day, and Watertown digs itself out the snow has caused some closings and delays. The Watertown Public Schools are closed Monday, and Monday’s School Committee meeting has been postponed. The meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.

The Mosesian Arts Center announced that Monday night’s Jazz @ The Mosesian performance with Maggie Scott has been postponed. Also, all evening classes and voice lessons Monday have been cancelled.

Snow Storm

Snow Storm Sunday and Monday Cancels Schools, Events in Watertown

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The snow storm coming through the Boston area could bring another several inches of snow, or more, and has already canceled some events in Watertown. 

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning from 7 a.m. Sunday to 7 p.m. Monday. WCVB Channel 5’s forecast puts Watertown in the band expected to get 6-12 inches of snow over the two days. As of 6 p.m., the Watertown Public Schools announced it will close schools on Monday, Feb. 13. Also, all evening activities will be cancelled.

Weather

More Snow on its Way for Watertown on Sunday and Monday

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There’s no break from the snow for the Boston area, as the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Sunday through most of Monday. Another 4 to 8 inches of snow could fall in Watertown beginning Sunday and lasting through Monday. The Winter Storm Watch lasts from 7 a.m. Sunday morning through Monday at 7 p.m.

WCVB Channel 5 forecast calls for the snow possibly turning to rain before going back to snow on Sunday. The snow to start falling steadily Sunday afternoon and the heaviest snowfall on Monday. Areas north and west of Boston will get more snow, while the Cape and Southeast Mass.

Government

Medical Marijuana Dispensary Moves a Step Closer to Approval

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A proposed medical marijuana dispensary in the East End of Watertown cleared one hurdle Tuesday night and now moves on to the Town Council for consideration. The dispensary proposed by NS AJO Inc., also called Natural Selections, would be at 23 Elm Street in a building behind A-Affordable Auto Insurance. On Tuesday, the Council’s Economic Development and Planning subcommittee voted to send the application to the full Town Council to be considered for a letter of support or non-opposition. The application would still need the approval of the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. The applicant agreed to a host agreement with the Town to pay $200,000 or 6 percent of their gross revenue, whichever is higher, annually.

Real Estate

A Ton of Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

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Plenty of homes to look at this weekend around Watertown. $419,900 – 18 School Lane Unit 2, 6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath brownstone, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$479,000 – 8 Warwick Road Unit 8, 7 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30

$689,000 – 51 Hall Ave., 2 unit, 12 total room, 6 total bedroom 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11-1 Sunday 11-1

$449,000 – 6 Warwick Road Unit 6, 5 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 1-2:30

$749,900 – 30 Merrill Road, 10 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$729,900 – 55 Harnden Ave. Unit 55, 7 room, 3 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$1,025,000 – 297 Waverley Ave. Unit 297, 9 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$649,000 – 29 Ladd St. Unit 29, 7 room, 4 bed, 3 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2

$724,999 – 114 Chapman St., 7 room, 3 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 2:30-4

Sponsored by:

$699,000 – 166-168 North Beacon St., 2 unit, 11 total room, 4 total bedroom 2 family, Open Houses: Friday 11:30-1 Saturday 2-3:30 Sunday 2-3:30

$879,900 – 63 Boyd St.

Cambridge

Q&A: Town Councilor Talks About Removal of Trees in Town by Cambridge

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Residents have reacted strongly to the news that 25 trees behind Town Hall and along the Community Path will be removed. Confusing the matter more is the fact that the trees sit on land that is owned by the City of Cambridge, despite being within the limits of Watertown and in some cases what appears to be people’s back yards. According to a letter sent by Cambridge’s Water Department to a Watertown resident questioning the removal of the trees, the depth of the pipe below the surface is three feet but can be as little as one foot. In their surveying of the pipe, Cambridge officials found a piece of pipe blocked by roots near Arsenal Street. Town Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, who represents District C – where the trees are located – responded to questions from Watertown News about the tree removal.