Government

Subcommittee Looks at Ways to Make Projects Comply with Traffic Reduction Measures

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The Town Council’s Transportation subcommittee seeks to control traffic in town by having new developments come up with a traffic demand management plan, but they must figure out how to enforce the plans. 

The traffic demand management plans, or TDMs, will be required for projects of 10,000 square feet or more, or a residential project of 10 units or more. Also, any project that generates more than 150 average daily trips (a car coming and going would be two trips), or more than 15 trips during peak hours. Each plan would have a set of goals, and measures planned to reduce the number of solo commuters. Some examples would be providing free MBTA passes, organizing car- and van pools, having showers for bicyclists and a guaranteed ride home for people who used public transportation or take car pools if they have an emergency or must work late. The goal would be based on the average for the town.

Police/Fire

Thief Uses Unusual Method to Rob Watertown Gas Station

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Like something you would see on a television show, a Watertown gas station was robbed when someone cut through a wall and stole money from the office safe. On July 25 at 7:15 a.m., an employee of AAA Auto Service on Main Street discovered the safe in the gas station’s office was forced open. An undisclosed amount of money was taken, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. “Sometime during the overnight hours someone went into the bathroom – the door of was left unlocked,” O’Connor said. “The person went in an chiseled through the cement block wall, which led to the office where the safe was.”

Around Town

Cardinal O’Malley Coming to Watertown for Special Mass at CatholicTV

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On Friday, Aug. 12, Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston will celebrate the Daily Mass at the CatholicTV Network’s Chapel of the Holy Cross in Watertown. During the Mass, Cardinal O’Malley will bless the pontifical insignia (the ring, crozier, and miter) for Bishops-elect Robert Reed, President of CatholicTV, and Mark O’Connell. In addition, the bishops-elect will make the Profession of Faith and Oath of Fidelity. Bishops-elect Reed and O’Connell were named Auxiliary Bishops of Boston in June.

Around Town

Police Get to Know Watertown Kids Over a Game of Dodgeball

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Even though he works nights, Watertown Police officer Mike Comick jumped at the chance to have some fun and play some dodgeball with some local kids last week. Thursday evening, the Watertown Boys & Girls Club hosted a Cops and Kids dodgeball game, followed by a jump into the club’s pool and some pizza for dinner. Comick said he participate in Cops and Kids when he was growing up in Watertown, paying basketball and floor hockey with them. “It really humanizes police,” Comick said. “We are seen as persons, not just a man in uniform.”

Charity

Fund Raising Campaign Started to Honor 2 Watertown Basketball Players

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A GoFundMe campaign has been started to honor two Watertown Summer Basketball League players who died at an early age. The money would pay to purchase and install a granite bench engraved with the names of  Dave Timperio and Kenny Vincent, both of whom grew up in Watertown and were participants in the Watertown Recreation Summer Basketball League for many years. The remaining funds will be split evenly and will be given to each family for use of their choosing. Dave played for the Wire, while Kenny played for the Johnson Club, according to the campaign site. “Unfortunately, both died suddenly and tragically well before their time leaving a huge void in their family, friends and colleagues. We would like to recognize their lives and the support and participation they enjoyed in the Summer League and the many friends they made along the way,” the page said. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, Aug.

Real Estate

Two Homes in Watertown Sell for Over $1 Million in Same Week

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A million house sold in Watertown this week, just one of three home sales. $680,000 – 46 Parker St. Unit 46, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, condo/townhouse

$1,010,000 – 75 Bailey Road, 10 room, 4 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

$790,000 – 22 Hardy Ave., 8 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

Sponsored by:

$526,000 – 3 Repton Unit 3401, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, condo/townhouse

$970,000 – 23-25 Palfrey St. 3 unit, 12 total room, 5 total bedroom, 3 Family multi-family home

$1,610,000 – 57 Russell Ave., 11 room, 5 bedroom, 3 full & 1 half bathroom, Victorian single-family home

Arrests

Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Sell Stolen Downspouts, Laundry Taken

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. 
Arrest
July 18, 8:30 p.m.: A man was stopped by security at Marshall’s after he was seen placing multiple items into shopping bags and then attempted to leave the store without paying. He had assorted men’s and women’s clothing, worth $82.92. The 42-year-old Newton man was arrested for shoplifting. Incidents
July 19, 11:10 a.m.: A Morrison Road resident heard loud banging outside her home around 11:30 p.m. on the 18th. When she looked out she didn’t see anything, but the next morning she went out and found several dents on the driver side front door.