Elections

Groups For and Against Question 5 – the CPA – Make Their Cases

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The election is a week away, and the debate over whether Watertown should adopt the Community Preservation Act – the CPA – continues to rage. 

Watertown News invited the supporters and opposition of the CPA on the town ballot to state their case for why voters should vote “Yes” or “No” on Question #5. Invest in Watertown, which proposed the Ballot Question, got 1,000 words, and the two groups publicly opposing the CPA – the Concerned Watertown Homeowners and Watertown Strong Schools – each got 500 words. Read their statements by clicking the title below:
Yes on 5: Invest in Watertown Supports Passing Community Preservation Act
No on 5: Concerned Homeowners, Watertown Strong Schools Oppose CPA
Also, find out more about the details of the CPA by clicking here.

Elections

Information About What the CPA Will Do, How Much it Will Cost & More

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It may be the presidential election, but in Watertown much of the debate has been about a local ballot measure – Question #5 – which asks voters whether they want the town to adopt the Community Preservation Act. Conversations have become heated, and discussions have raised questions about what the CPA would mean for Watertown, and what impact it will have, and of course, how much it will cost. Election day is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2016, but residents can participate in early voting through Friday, Nov. 4 (click here for more information).

Field Hockey

Watertown Locks Up Top Seed in State Tournament, Yet Again

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The undefeated Watertown High School field hockey team continued another tradition of its dynasty, grabbing the top seed in the North Section of the MIAA State tournament. The Raiders completed another undefeated season – the fifth straight. Watertown, (18-0) is also building on two national record streaks: 118 straight wins and 178 games undefeated. Coach Eileen Donahue and the Raiders also have their sights on its eighth-straight Massachusetts State Championship. First up for the Raiders will be the winner of Wednesday’s match between No.

Arrests

Police Log: Two Cars Reported Stolen, Man Busted with Over $500 in Razors

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Oct. 19, 2 a.m.: Police went to Saltonstall Park when they were informed about a someone sleeping on a bench near the playground. Officers checked the welfare of the woman and then when they checked her background they found she was wanted on two warrants. The 36-year-old Waltham woman was arrested was arrested on two warrants out of Hingham District Court: one for assault and battery, assault and battery on a police officer and resisting arrest; and one for disorderly conduct.

Real Estate

Here are the Four Homes that Sold this Week in Watertown

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See the four homes that sold this week in Watertown. $820,000 – 17 Warwick Road, 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$454,900 – 229 Watertown St. Unit 3, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

Sponsored by:

$545,000 – 5 Repton Cir. Unit 5415, 4 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, condo/townhouse

$425,000 – 91 Spring St. Unit 11, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, condo/townhouse

Sports

Smith’s Hat Trick of TDs Lead Watertown to Win in First Round of Playoffs

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After a slow start, the Watertown High School football team got in sync and rolled over Austin Prep in the first round of the MIAA Div. 3 North Playoffs, Friday night. 

The top-seeded Raiders were lead by senior quarterback Deon Smith, who found the end zone at Victory Field three times in the 34-18 win. The visitors held a 6-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, following a Jake Thain touchdown run and two Watertown fumbles. That lead ended on the first play of the second quarter when Smith ran it in from 27 yards out for the 7-6 Raiders lead. His second touchdown came on a 36-yard run later in the quarter, and a weaving 55-yard run by senior running back Zach Rimsa gave the Raiders a 20-6 halftime lead.

Around Town

Two Youth Mental Health First Aid Trainings Available for Watertown Residents

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Two Youth Mental Health First Aid trainings open to Watertown residents will be offered in November and December. A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. The sessions will be held in Brighton and in Brookline. “Sometimes, first aid isn’t a bandage, or CPR, Sometimes, first aid is YOU!”