Elections

LETTER: District C Councilor Says Thanks, Looks Forward to Continuing Work

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To the editor:

I want to thank the District C voters for re-electing me to serve for another term as their Town Councilor. Over the past eight years I have worked hard to represent both my constituents in District C as well as all of Watertown residents, and I look forward to continuing that effort with renewed vigor. I am grateful to the many volunteers, friends, and my family for the effort they put into the campaign. My success would not have been possible without their help. I remain committed to finding the best solutions through analysis, teamwork and building consensus, and to our shared vision for Watertown as a vibrant, diverse, safe community with pretty tree-lined streets and great schools.

Police/Fire

Neighbors Say House Where Prostitution Bust Occurred Has a History

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When Watertown Police made a prostitution bust at a massage parlor located in a large home on Mt. Auburn Street, it did not surprise neighbors. A New York woman was busted on a charge of sexual conduct for a fee after Watertown Police sting (read more here). Nearby residents have made several complaints over the years about activities at the 195 Mt. Auburn St.

Development

LETTER: Resident Supports Residential Design Standards

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To the Editor:

Mr DiMascio’s letter that posits Residential Design Standards as a property rights issue and a function of big, bad government is a Red Herring. What is a Red Herring? It is a distraction, a false lead. I’d guess that the rest of us are happy that drivers, doctors, and restaurants are licensed; that zoning won’t allow a drive-through eatery on a row of two family houses; that dogs have to get rabies shots; that day care centers are inspected. It’s a trade-off when we choose to live in community, on streets with neighbors, and share civic space with others.

Arsenal on the Charles

Branch Line Restaurant Brings Together Best of Watertown Food Scene

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As a child growing up in Watertown, Andrew Holden saw the Arsenal complex as a forbidding place behind a big fence. Now, he has helped open up a new restaurant, Branch Line, which he hopes to bring many people to the Arsenal on the Charles to enjoy some food and drink – some of it from sources right in town. Holden, the owner of Branch Line, has worked with the owner of the restaurant at Eastern Standard in Kenmore Square. It offers the style of food found in places like Italy, France and Greece, featuring dished prepared on a rotisserie as well as in a wood-fired grill. To begin with, the rotisserie will be used to make chicken, but the menu will evolve over time, Holden said.

Field Hockey

Watertown Field Hockey Beats Weston, Faces a Challenging Section FInal

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The Watertown High School field hockey team will take on a tough Manchester-Essex team in the Section final on Saturday, a team whose star player is a boy. 

On a drizzly Wednesday night, the Raiders (19-0) won 2-0 over Weston (14-4-3) in the MIAA Div. 2 North Section semifinal at Reading Memorial High School. Christa Knell scored in the first half on a pass from Michaela Antonellis to put Watertown on top. Weston kept the game close until the last minute of the game when Gabby Venezia scored to make it 2-0 Raiders. Saturday, Watertown will take on Manchester-Essex, a team that has rolled through the playoffs thanks to the help of Robert Carter, a boy playing for the Hornets.

Election 2015

LETTER: District B Councilor-Elect Thanks Supporters, Looks Forward to Serving

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To all District B Watertown voters and supporters:

I wanted to make sure you know how grateful I am for all the support I received in both the preliminary and general election campaigns for District B Town Councillor. To everyone I had the privilege to talk with while campaigning, thank you for sharing your thoughts, your energy, and your steady encouragement to run for office. Over the past several months, I encountered a great deal of hope for the future and an ongoing pride in Watertown, both for what it has been, is, and for what it can become. As I reflect on the campaign efforts, and as I look forward to the honor of serving as your town councilor, I remain filled with gratitude and humility, as I continue to prepare to represent you. I value your efforts to make our town the best it can be, and I look forward to staying in touch.

MassBay Community College

MassBay Community College Hosting Open House for Prospective Students

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Massachusetts Bay Community College will hold its annual Fall Open House on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015 at 10 a.m. Interim President Yves Salomon-Fernandez along staff and students will be on hand to greet and welcome prospective students and their families to the Wellesley Hills campus, the college announced. The Fall Open House is an opportunity for prospective students to meet and talk with current students and staff to learn about the 80 degree and certificate programs that are available at MassBay Community College. The Open House will include a tour of campus, mock classes, student panel discussions, information table for veterans, financial aid session, on-the-spot admissions, and more. MassBay Community College is located at 50 Oakland St., Wellesley Hills, MA.

Government

Town Councilor Holding Office Hours to Meet With Residents

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Town Councilor At-Large Susan Falkoff will meet with Watertown residents during office hours on Nov. 21. Falkoff wrote the following announcement:

I’ll be at the Library from 1-2:30 on Saturday, November 21 to listen to any concerns or questions you have about Town Council issues. I expect to be in the café, but if it’s still weirdly 70 degrees outside, I will be out front and we can talk about global warming. If it’s predictable November weather, maybe we could talk in the café about the pros and cons of the Winter Parking Ban and any suggestions for improving pedestrian accessibility this winter (I have a few).