Entertainment

Watertown Man Hosts Cartoon Fans Young and Old at Recent Workshop

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Cartoonist and cable TV host Fred Grandinetti recently put on a workshop to show people how to draw some of his favorite characters. Grandinetti has hosted a program on Watertown Cable Access program where he can show some of his favorite cartoons, including Popeye, and has added public service announcements on subjects such as health, fitness and water safety (read more here). Recently two “Drawing With Fred” workshops were held at The Arsenal Project as part of The Watertown Art Association 2015 Annual Exhibit. People of all ages learned how to draw Popeye, Wimpy, Olive Oyl, Bluto and one of Popeye’s nephews, said Grandinetti. Drawing With Fred can be seen on The Watertown Community Access Channel and is produced by Grandinetti.

Real Estate

See the Five Homes That Sold in Watertown This Week

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A pair of two-family home sold in Watertown this week. See details below. $800,000 – 8-10 St Mary’s St., 2 unit, 13 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

$656,500 – 29-31 Bromfield St., 2 unit, 11 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

$830,000 – 165 Standish Road, 9 room, 3 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Colonial single-family home

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$493,000 – 31 Ashland St. Unit 31, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo

$475,000 – 23 Ashland St. Unit 23, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Busted for 4th OUI, Man Busted with Heroin

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
May 19, 9:08 p.m.: Police arrived at a two-vehicle accident on Arlington Street and woman said that she had rear-ended the vehicle ahead of her that had stopped at a red light. When officers spoke to the driver of the car that was hit, he said that the woman was not driving, but rather the man who was driving switched seats after the accident. The officer spoke to the man and his speech was slurred. Field sobriety tests were given an a 37-year-old Watertown man was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, failing to use care when stopping, unlicensed driving and possession of a Class B drug.

Around Town

President of Environmental League of Mass. Speaking at Local Gathering

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Watertown Citizens will welcome a special guest from the Environmental League of Massachusetts at its annual meeting. 

George Bachrach, president of the Environmental League of Massachusetts, will be the featured speaker at Watertown Citizens Annual Meeting. All are invited to attend. He will speak on “The State of the Environmental Movement in Massachusetts: Information, Education, Advocacy.”

“This event will be a good opportunity for people to learn firsthand about current Massachusetts environmental issues from a leader whose position puts him at the center of environmental policy as viewed by lawmakers, administrators, advocates and business leaders,” said the Watertown Citizens announcement. Bachrach and his family are long-term residents of Watertown and he served as the town’s state senator for three terms in the 1980s. The event is  on Sunday, June 7 at the Auditorium at The Apartments at Coolidge School, 319 Arlington St. in Watertown.

Food

Find Out When the Watertown Farmers Market Will Open

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Get ready to purchase farm fresh vegetables and fruits, meat and seafood, flowers, preserves and cider, and many other products as the Watertown Farmers Market returns for its second season. The season opens on June 4, and the market will be held weekly on Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. according to an announcement from the Farmers Market. The market showcases a wide variety of Massachusetts grown produce, greens, fruits, eggs and meat, as well as local seafood and specialty foods. Last year, the market made its debut, with the help of athenahealth, the owner of the Arsenal on the Charles complex. “We’re excited to welcome back the Watertown Farmers Market for another great season at Arsenal on the Charles.

Government

See How Much Your Water Bill Will Rise Next Year

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Watertown residents will pay about 13 cents more a day for water, the Town Council learned this week. Consultant Chris Woodcock of Woodcock & Associates, said the water/sewer rate will rise 3.7 percent in Fiscal 2016, which begins July 1, 2015. The average water bill will rise from $3.39 a day to $3.52 a day, Woodcock said. “That could be saved by saving 750 gallons in a quarter,” Woodcock said. Water and sewer in Watertown are enterprise funds, and must pay for itself.

Real Estate

A Massive Number of Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown!

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There are 21 open houses to choose from around Watertown this weekend. $899,900 – 81 Church St. Unit 81, 4 bed, 3 full 1 half bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 12:30-2:30 p.m.

$599,900 – 6 Lyons St., 3 bed, 2 bath colonial, Open House: Sunday 12:30-2 p.m.

$615,000 – 40 Putnam St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 6 total bedroom, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

$339,000 – 2 Pierce Road Unit 2, 2 bed, 1 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 2-4 p.m.

$429,900 – 276 Waverley Ave., 3 bed, 1 bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 12-3 p.m. Sunday 3-5 p.m.

$669,000 – 494 Belmont St., 4 bed, 1 full 1 half bath colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$375,000 – 236 Arlington St. Unit 236, 2 bed, 1 bath 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$425,000 – 18 Rutland St., 3 bed, 1 bath cape, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1 p.m. Sunday 12-1 p.m.

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$345,000 – 51 Fairview Ave. Unit 51, 2 bed, 1 bath 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday 2-4 p.m.

$399,000 – 50 Watertown St.

Business

Vote to Help Your Favorite Local Charity Win a Share of $30,000

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The Belmont Savings Bank Foundation today announced the next round of a $30,000 grant competition for its charitable giving initiative in Watertown. Previously, residents nominated local charities that are now eligible for a donation based on voting, according to an announcement from the bank. Through the initiative, the Belmont Savings Bank Foundation will invest $10,000 into three programs located in Watertown. The voting deadline is June 15, 2015. 

All approved organizations have a 20-day period to drive voting which is taking place on the Foundation website. During the initial round, Watertown charitable organizations had until May 20th to submit an application after being nominated.