Real Estate

Open Houses in Watertown on Saturday, Sunday and Monday!

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Watertown has open houses on each day of the three-day Labor Day weekend. $429,000 – 50 Watertown St. Unit 304, 4 room, 2 bed, 2 bath mid-rise, Open Houses: Sunday 1-2:30 p.m. Monday 1-2:30 p.m.

$759,000 – 255 Boylston St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 6 total bedroom, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$249,900 – 194 Lexington St. Unit 8, 4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath garden condo, Open Houses: Sunday 2-4 p.m. Monday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

$499,000 – 48 Springfield St. Unit 48, 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open House: Sunday 12:30-1:30 p.m.

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$519,000 – 42 Buick St., 8 room, 3 bed, 1.5 bath cape, Open House: Monday 12-1:30 p.m.

$289,000 – 164 Galen St Unit 52, 3 room, 1 bed, 1 bath high-rise Open Houses: Friday 5-6 p.m. Saturday 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

$528,000 – 41 Olney St., 8 room, 4 bed, 1.5 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 11-12:30 p.m.

$599,900 – 65 Morse St.

Elections

Find Out What the District B Hopefuls Said at the Candidate Forum

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Candidates in for District B discussed the biggest issues they see for the district and the town and why they are running for the Town Council during Wednesday night’s Candidate Forum hosted by Watertown News. 

When asked by moderator Will Twombly about what they thought was the biggest issue was each had their own view. For challenger Kevin MacDonald, a Watertown Firefighter, traffic was his biggest concern. “Traffic is a mess, and I keep reading things from the Council and the Comprehensive Plan talking about reducing the amount of parking, and I they think that will alleviate traffic,” MacDonald said. “But it forces people out onto residential streets to park.” Traffic also weighs on challenger Patty van Dinter’s mind.

Obituaries

OBIT: Helen (Quinn) DeLacey, 91, Longtime Watertown Resident

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A Mass of Celebration for Helen R. (Quinn) DeLacey will be held on Saturday Sept. 5, 2015 in the Church of St Jude, Waltham at 10:30 a.m.

Mrs. DeLacey, a daughter of the late Terrence J. and Bridget (Keenan) Quinn passed away at her home on Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, 2015 after a period of declining health. She was 91. Born in Boston, she grew up in Watertown, graduating from Watertown High School, Class of 1942. She was an office worker for the U.S. Government.

Government

See the Ballot Initiatives Certified by the Mass. Attorney General

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Among the initiatives approved to move forward by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is one to seek to legalize recreational use of marijuana, but one seeking to legalize fireworks did not make the grade. Healey ruled Wednesday that 22 initiatives and acts could move forward. Ultimately they may be on the November 2016 state ballot. Three versions of an initiative seeking to end the prohibition of use of marijuana by people 21 and over were certified by Healey, who said she does not approve of the legalization of the drug but said it should be decided on a legal basis. Another proposal was an act regarding the regulation and taxation of marijuana.

Sports

Watertown High School Boys’ Soccer Schedule for 2015

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The Watertown Raiders boys’ soccer team embark on another season, with hopes of another run in the State Tournament. 
After a few scrimmages, the real games begin on Sept. 8 at Arlington. The first of nine home game takes place two days later against Winchester. Home games are played at Victory Field Turf, 60 Orchard St. 2015 WHS Boys’ Soccer Schedule
Wednesday, Sept.

Obituaries

OBIT: Eugene “Gen” Donovan, 68, Watertown Youth Hockey Coach

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A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Sept. 4, 2015 in the Church of Saint Luke, Belmont at 10:30 a.m. for Eugene T. “Gen” Donovan. Mr. Donovan, a son of Margaret C. (Hook) and the late Eugene W. Donovan,, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Aug. 31, 2015 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, after a 19 year battle with prostate cancer, he was 68. Gene was a resident of Watertown for the past 39 years.

Schools

The First Day of Classes for Watertown Public School Coming Soon

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The school year opens on Sept. 8 for the Watertown Public Schools, here is some information that might be helpful. 
School Hours
Cunniff Elementary School: 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Hosmer Elementary School: 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.

Lowell Elementary School: 8:15 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Watertown Middle School: 7:40 a.m.-2:10 p.m.

Watertown High School: 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Registration
To register for the Watertown Public Schools,  you will need:

2 proofs of residency (mandatory) including a mortgage bill/lease/real estate tax bill and a utility bill (telephone bill, electric bill, water bill, etc.)
Child’s birth certificate (mandatory)
Copy of child’s medical records (mandatory)
Copy of any early intervention or special education evaluations (optional)

In addition you will need to fill out some forms. They are available by clicking here for you to download, fill out and bring when you come to register your child. Other documents may be needed to register. To find contact the school:

Early Steps Integrated Preschool (ages 3 – 5)

1 Concord Road, 617-926-7765

http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/dept/student/sped/preschool.html

Cunniff Elementary School (grades PreK – 5)

246 Warren St., 617-926-7726

http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/cunniff/index.html

Hosmer Elementary School (grades PreK – 5)

1 Concord Road, 617-926-7740

http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/hosmer/index.html

Lowell Elementary School (grades PreK – 5)

175 Orchard St., 617-926-7770

http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/lowell/index.html

Watertown Middle School (grades 6 – 8)

68 Waverley Ave., 617-926-7783

http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/wms/index.html

Watertown High School (grades 9-12)

50 Columbia St., 617 926-7760

http://www.watertown.k12.ma.us/whs/index.html

 
School Buses
Registration for the 2015-2016 school year Transportation Program will be available for students in Hosmer, grades K-5 (student must be in Kindergarten and at least 5 years of age) and the Middle School grades 6-8 who live more than .75 miles from the schools. Please note that you must register your child each year; registrations are not automatically carried into the next school year.