Government

Find Out About the ‘Road Diet’ Proposed for Mt. Auburn Street

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On Thursday, Dec. 8, the Department of Public Works will discuss proposed changes to Mt. Auburn Street, including the Road Diet. 

The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., in Watertown, and will focus on the stretch between Patten Street and School Street. In the meeting announcement, the DPW said the project will information on how:

The proposed “road diet” will enhance bicycle and pedestrian safety, while also maintaining smooth vehicular flow on Mount Auburn Street. Upgrades at the Irving Street, Common Street, Walnut Street signalized intersections will accommodate new pedestrian and bicycle features.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Woman Spits on Police Officers, Dunkin’ Donuts App Foils Thief

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Nov. 22, 11 p.m.: Police stopped to speak with a woman standing outside of 7-Eleven in Coolidge Square and a clerk from the store came out to tell the officers that the woman had stolen items from the store earlier that day. At that point, the woman became irate, and yelled and spat at both officers. They found she had taken $39.97 in merchandise.

Real Estate

Five Watertown Homes Sell This Week, Including One for Nearly $1 Million

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One of the homes that sold in Watertown this week fetched close to $1 million. $929,000 – 59 Adams Ave., 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, single-family home

$585,000 – 414 Mount Auburn St., 7 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$743,000 – 153 Summer St. Unit 153, 7 room, 4 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

Sponsored by:

$871,000 – 195 Watertown St. Unit 195, 7 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$760,000 – 34 Hovey St., 2 unit, 14 total room, 6 total bedroom, 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down multi-family home

Around Town

Tree Lighting, Santa Draw Hundreds to Watertown Square

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The grassy area of Watertown Square teamed with anticipation Friday evening as scores of children and their parents waited for Santa Claus arrive. The fifth annual Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration proved to be a big draw on an unseasonably mild night. This year, the Rotary Club of Watertown joined with the Chamber to sponsor the event. When Santa rolled into the Square on his sleigh, a bright red Watertown fire engine, he was mobbed by enthusiastic youngsters. After Santa greeted the children, and posing for some photos, the countdown for the tree lighting was lead by Chamber President Mike Albano.

Charity

Watertown Woman Running Marathon to Help Students Graduate High School

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For many years, Cassandra Rice has wanted to run the Boston Marathon, and in 2017 she will run her first one and raise money for a good cause, too. 

The Watertown resident, and 2006 WHS graduate, said she was pushed to run after the Marathon Bombings and the aftermath in her hometown. “I decided that I wanted to run many years ago, and after the events that unfolded in 2013, I was even more convinced,” Rice said. “We were all tremendously affected, and I wanted to be a part of the event that brings everyone in Boston together.” While she is not a novice runner, Rice said she is excited for the race. “This is my first time running a full marathon, although I’ve completed a handful of half marathons in the past,” Rice said.

Sports

Youth Baseball, Softball Registration Open, Save on Early Registration

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2017 Spring Registration for all levels of Watertown Youth Baseball and Softball will opened on Dec. 1. 

Watertown Youth Baseball, Girls Softball & Challenger offers both softball for girls and baseball for girls and boys who reside in Watertown. Only Parents or Legal guardians can enter information for this program. You will need to register each of your children in one of the following divisions:

Softball – Coach Pitch, 10U, 12U & 14U

Baseball (Little League) – Tee Ball (4/5 year olds), Rookies (6/7/8 year olds),
Minors (8*, 9-11 year olds), Majors (10-12 year olds)

Baseball (Babe Ruth) – 13U and 15U teams

Baseball (Challenger) – Special Needs 8 thru 21 year old

Please see the individual registration for all information for each level and if there is a tryout requirements! For any questions feel free to email Jason Desrosiers
jayd77@hotmail.com

Please visit the Watertown Youth Baseball and Softball website www.wybb.org to register.

Real Estate

See This Week’s Watertown Open Houses

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There are several open houses to choose from this weekend in Watertown. $659,900 – 64-66 Waltham St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 4 total bedroom, Open House: Saturday 12-1:30

$710,000 – 168 Sycamore St. Unit 168, 7 room, 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 10:30-12 Sunday 10:30-12

$479,000 – 210 Belmont St. Unit 3, 6 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 11:30-1

$529,900 – 4 Bradford Road Unit 2, 6 room, 3 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$419,900 – 232 Edenfield Ave., 6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath cape, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30-1 Sunday 11:30-1

$649,900 – 199 Coolidge Ave. Unit 312, 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath high-rise, Open Houses: Friday 5-6:30 Saturday 11-1 Sunday 11-1

Sponsored by:

$449,000 – 22 Paul St.

Minuteman High School

Minuteman Hosting Career Day to Show Vocational Programs Available to Students

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Middle School students interested in finding out about the programs offered by Minuteman High School can attend Career Day to see the different programs offered by the school in Lexington. While Watertown is not a member of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School District, they can enroll when there is space. In 2015-16 about 70 students from town attended the vocational school. The Minuteman Career Day/Open House will be held on Sunday, December 4, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. at the campus located at 758 Marrett Road in Lexington. Minuteman released the following information:

Career Day is an opportunity to explore all 15 of our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Each area will showcase hands-on activities.