Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Nets Win After Close First Half

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The Raiders got a bit of a scare from Winchester Friday afternoon when they kept the field hockey team scoreless in the first half of the home opener, but Watertown pulled away in the second half. 

After putting constant pressure on the Winchester goal Watertown’s Kourtney Kennedy got one past Paige Ross about seven minutes into the second half. Kennedy struck on a penalty stroke after she was pulled down in front of the net. Michaela Antonellis made it 3-0 Raiders and Aurora Fidler tapped one in the final goal for Watertown in the 4-0 win. The Raiders kept a variety of streaks alive, including 140 straight unbeaten, 80 straight wins and 27 straight shutouts.

Government

Council Wants to Hear from Residents About Selecting Next Police Chief

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The selection process for choosing Watertown’s next police chief has started, and residents will be able to voice their opinions to members of the Town Council. Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced last month that the police chief will be selected after finalists are ranked using an assessment center. During that ranking process, the candidates will be asked to respond to a series of real world situations and scenarios. Watertown residents will have an opportunity to tell the council what are important qualities in the next chief. That input will be take into account by the Town Council’s Public Safety Subcommittee when coming up with questions to be used in the assessment center, said Town Council President Mark Sideris at Wednesday’s Council meeting.

Election 2015

See How Much Candidates Raised for the Watertown Election

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Candidates for District B filed their campaign finance papers, and challenger Lisa Feltner lead the way with more than $2,000 raised. A candidate in another race, however, had the most donations. The campaign finance reports were due eight days before the preliminary election. Three of the candidates filed by the deadline – Tuesday, Sept. 8.

Elections

LETTER: School Committee Candidate Explains Why She is Running

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My name is Kendra Medville Foley and I am a candidate for the Watertown School Committee. I am running for School Committee because I am passionate about the importance of education – for my three young children, for the children and families in Watertown and for the health and vibrancy of our town. I know that an excellent school system not only helps every child and family, but also makes an enormous contribution to a community being safer, stronger, and more vibrant. Two years ago, when my oldest child entered kindergarten, I got involved with the schools through the Hosmer PTO and Watertown Strong Schools. The process of advocating for greater investment in our schools by attending School Committee meetings, attending budget and finance subcommittee meetings, and talking to parents, teachers and administrators convinced me to run for School Committee.

Real Estate

Tons of Open Houses to Choose from in Watertown This Week

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Home buyers have a wealth of options to choose from this weekend around Watertown. $685,000 – 249-251 Orchard St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 6 total bedroom, Open Houses: Saturday 1-3 p.m. Sunday 1-3 p.m.

$525,000 – 35 Bates Road Unit 35, 5 room, 2 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

$799,900 – 30 Prentiss St. Unit 30, 7 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 2:30-4 p.m.

$799,900 – 28 Prentiss St. Unit 28, 7 room, 4 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 2:30-4 p.m.

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$449,000 – 85 Fayette St. Unit 85, 6 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$475,000 – 64 Fayette St.

Government

Town Council Wants a Shuttle System to Serve Businesses and Public

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The Town will hire an organization that has experience creating and running local public transportation systems to create a Transportation Management Association for Watertown. 

Watertown will hire the 128 Business Council to help get the local public transportation system off the ground and likely lend a hand running it. The system of shuttles will have a number of routes and destinations in and around Watertown and will be funded by both businesses in town and likely the town itself. Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon who unveiled the plan Wednesday said he envisions the TMA having routes connecting Watertown Square to Waltham Center, running down both Pleasant and Arsenal streets, connecting to MBTA service in Cambridge and to the new commuter rail station in Brighton near the New Balance headquarters. More routes could be added as interest rises and more businesses contribute to the TMA. Several businesses have pledged to be part of the TMA as part of recently approved projects, Magoon said. Other existing businesses have said they are interested in taking part in the group.

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Team Gets Off to Strong Start

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The Raiders started their effort to get a seventh straight state title and to set a record winning streak by defeating Arlington in the season opener. Watertown won 6-0 at Arlington, with senior Kourtney Kennedy scoring four, according to the Boston Globe report. Sophomore goalie Jonna Kennedy got the shutout in her first start. The Raiders have not lost in 139 games, and they also have a streak of 26 straight shutouts, dating back to the state semifinal in 2013, Wicked Local Watertown reported. The field hockey team returns home Friday afternoon at 3:45 p.m. against Winchester.

Entertainment

Enjoy Some Art and Craft Beer at Arsenal Center Event

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The Arsenal Center for the Arts to host an outdoor celebration of visual arts, live music and craft breweries in Watertown on Friday, Sept. 18.  

Arts & Drafts will be held at the Arsenal Center for the Arts, on the grounds of the Arsenal on the Charles, 321 Arsenal Street in Watertown and runs from 5-9 p.m.

The event features beverages from Downeast Cider House and Aeronaut Brewing Company and live music from Boston Music community favorites Nemes, Gold Blood & Associates and Dirty Bangs. Admission includes a beverage token and commemorative T-shirt which participants can tie-dye on-site. “We’re excited to have one last celebration of summer here at the Arsenal Center,” says ACA Program Director Beverly Snow. “Arts & Drafts should be an excellent evening for Watertown, filled with great bands, great beverages and an arts project for everyone.”

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased for $30 at ArsenalArts.org Arts & Drafts is a 21+ event and proper ID is required to enter the festival grounds.