Futsal

Watertown Soccer Player Named to Youth National Futsal Team

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After traveling to Kansas for a tryout, a young soccer player from Watertown was selected to be on the U11 U.S. National Futsal team. 

Marc Kim recently received his invitation after a year long process concluding with the National I.D. Event in Gardner, Kansas. Futsal is a type of soccer played by five-a-side teams and often takes place indoors. “It is my pleasure to confirm that you have been selected to represent your country on the U11 U.S. Youth Futsal National Team,” wrote the staff of the Youth Futsal National team. Kim started playing organized soccer at age 7, and gradually advanced from town soccer, town travel team, camps to playing in an elite team in a local soccer club based in Newton. He got his passion for soccer from his father, O.T, who grew up in Germany, and has played his entire life.

Business

Watertown Real Estate Agent Honored for Being Among the Top in Company

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William Raveis Real Estate honored Watertown’s Bob Airasian for being among the top agents in the company nationwide. For being in the top 5 percent in 2015, Airasian was named part of the Chairman’s Elite Club. Company Chairman and CEO William Raveis, Jr., sent Airasian a congratulatory letter. “I am proud of your success and am pleased to recognize you with this well-deserved award,” Raveis wrote. “You have done an outstanding job.”

Community Preservation Act

Community Preservation Act Approved to go on Watertown Ballot

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The Community Preservation Act in Watertown will be on the ballot in town this November when residents will get to vote on whether create a fund for open space, affordable housing and historical preservation by adding a surcharge to tax bills. This will be the second time the CPA has been on the ballot in Watertown. In 2005 the measure made the ballot but was voted down. This time a group called Invest in Watertown has resurrected the effort, and on Tuesday announce they had the signatures needed to get on the ballot. Even before the CPA officially made the ballot, the Concerned Watertown Homeowners Association came out opposing adding to the town’s tax rates for the CPA (see the group’s letter here).

Elections

A Couple Candidates with Local Ties on Thursday’s State Primary Ballot

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There’s an election this week on an unusual day – Thursday – and there are some locals on the ballot. The State Primary was moved to Thursday by Secretary of State William Galvin to avoid a conflict with the day after the Labor Day holiday. Polls will be open on Sept. 8 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Democrats have two contested races to vote in, and both races feature people with local ties. Longtime Governor’s Councilor Marilyn Petitto Devaney, a former Watertown Town Councilor will be running for reelection.

Around Town

Sign Ups Open Now for Watertown Recreation’s Fall Programs

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Flag football, yoga, crafts, and more – Watertown Recreation Department will run these and other programs this fall, and you can sign up now. 

Click on the following links for more information on the program or class. To register online, click here, or register in person at the Watertown Recreation office in the basement of Town Hall, 149 Main St. ABCD’s with the Blue Belles (A Baton, Cheer and Dance Class

Adult Fall Tennis Lessons

All Sports Program

Cops and Rec Middle School Volleyball

Cops and Rec Middle School Flag Football

Fall Flag Football

Junior All Sports

Junior Creative Crafts

Men’s Basketball – Open Gym

Musical Instrument Lessons

Pre Kindergarten Outdoor Sports

Trampoline Dodge Ball, 3-5

Trampoline Dodge Ball, 6-8

Trampoline Dodge Ball, 9-12

Yoga at Artemis Studio – 55 and 0ver

Yoga at Artemis Studio – 3 to 8

Youth Fall Tennis Lessons

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Looks to Make History, Again, in 2016

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After an historic 2015 season, the Watertown High School field hockey team will embark on its quest for another history making season on Wednesday. 

In 2015, Watertown broke the national record for most games unbeaten and won yet another state championship, and this year the Raiders have their eyes on the team’s eighth straight title and the national record winning streak. Coach Eileen Donahue and the Raiders have won 100 straight, and seek to top the record of 106 straight wins by Oklahoma City’s Casady School. That makes the home game against Stoneham on Sept. 20 the streak tying game and the game at Wilmington on Sept. 22 the record setter.

Helicopters

Find Out Why the Helicopters Were Flying Around Watertown This Weekend

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The Watertown Police have solved the mystery of the helicopters flying over town this weekend, and all signs points toward Hollywood. Helicopters buzzed over Watertown on Friday evening and Sunday morning, and at first even the Police Department could not get any explanation why they were doing it. Police, however, were able to track down where the aircraft came from by investigating the number on the tail, which led them to Norwood Airport, and they discovered it belonged to Wings Air, out of White Plains, N.Y, said Police Chief Michael Lawn. “We were finally able to track down an employee who told us that they were contracted by CBS Films to do overall air shots for the ‘Patriots Day’ movie,” Lawn said. “They stated that they filed their flight plan with FAA and also contacted Malden PD for some reason but never contacted Watertown PD.”