Around Town

Watertown’s Unseen Homeless Problem is Growing

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{This is the first in a series of articles on homeless and needy in Watertown}
They may not be as obvious as the homeless in Boston or Harvard Square, but Watertown has its share of homeless people and families, and the problem has grown. Recent bad economic times followed by an upswing in the price of rentals in town has spelled trouble for some in town, said Danielle DeMoss, Watertown’s Social Services Resource Specialist. “This month alone three families are facing evictions, and another is currently homeless,” DeMoss said. Mark Harris, pastor of First Parish Church in Watertown, said he has seen the problem growing. “I had not seen homeless people until a couple years ago,” Harris said.

Schools

Marathon Legend Dick Hoyt Speaking at Watertown Special Ed Awards Event

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Boston Marathon fixture Dick Hoyt will be the key note speaker at an event that honors those who have contributed to the education of special education students in Watertown. Dick and his son Rick joined to form Team Hoyt. Dick pushes Rick in his wheel chair and the pair has run more than 1,000 races since 1977, including many Boston Marathons. Hoyt will speak at the 2015 Watertown SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) Awards on April 9 at 6:15 p.m. at the Hosmer Elementary School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. PDP’s available.

Real Estate

Check Out This Weekend’s Open Houses in Watertown

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Several open houses to choose from this weekend in Watertown. $859,500 – 62-64 Prentiss Street, 3 unit, 14 total room, 6 total bedroom 3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

$239,900 – 26 Carey Ave Unit 8, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom garden, Open House: Sunday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$425,000 – 91 Spring Street Unit 13, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse, Open Houses: Friday 12-1:30 p.m. Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$799,000 – 165 Standish Road, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom colonial, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

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$619,000 – 109 Spring St Unit 109, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

$749,900 – 42 Lovell Road, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom colonial Open Houses: Saturday 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday 1:30-3 p.m.

$469,000 – 1 Angela Lane Unit 1, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse, Open House: Saturday 12:30-1 p.m. Sunday 12:30-1 p.m.

$789,000 – 11 Elton Ave., 5 bedroom, 2 full 2 half bathroom colonial Open House: Sunday 1-2:30 p.m.

$899,900 – 75 Summer Street Unit 75, 3 bedroom, 3 full bath 2 half bath townhouse, Open House: Sunday 2-3:30 p.m.

Around Town

Get Your Pet Vaccinated for Rabies at Watertown Town Hall

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Head down to Town Hall to get your dog or cat vaccinated for rabies! The Watertown Health Department hosts the clinic on Saturday, April 11. Cats in carriers will be seen from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Dogs on leashes will be up next from 2:30-3:30 p.m.

The vaccination clinic takes place on the lower level of Town Hall. There is a fee of $10 for each animal vaccinated.

Police/Fire

Ed Walsh Honored with Plaque at His Boston Fire House

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Lt. Edward J. Walsh, Jr. Engine Company 33 pic.twitter.com/AgqpC5Gjcy

— Boston Fire Dept. (@BostonFire) March 22, 2015
A year after losing his life in a fire in the Back Bay, Boston Fire lieutenant and Watertown native Ed Walsh was honored with a plaque at his fire house. 

A ceremony was held outside the fire house that is home to Engine 33 and Ladder 15. The nine-alarm fire on Beacon Street also claimed the life of firefighter Michael Kennedy. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh spoke at the unveiling. Boston Fire Commissioner Joe Finn said there is no closure for firefighters when like Walsh and Kennedy, they just have to keep doing there jobs, “responding to incidents and helping the public,” according to a report by WBUR.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Bust Two Suspects on Drug Charges

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Watertown Police busted a man and a woman after finding cocaine and prescription pills on them. Police received a call reporting that a woman in a car who had a rubber tube tied around her arm and appeared to be injecting herself with a needle in the parking lot of Dunkin’ Donuts on Mt. Auburn Street, said Watertown Police Lt. Michael Lawn. When officers arrived, they found to two women in the car. “As they were talking to the two females, a man came up to ask what was going on and said he was ‘with the two girls,'” Lawn said.

Government

See When You Can Meet With Sen. Brownsberger at the Watertown Library

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Senator Will Brownsberger will hold office hours in Watertown from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 4 in the café at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street. All are welcome to during this time to discuss issues, ask for help in dealing with state agencies, or talk about any other topic of concern. At all other times Senator Brownsberger can be reached at his State House office at 617-722-1280 or his cell phone at 617-771-8274. His email address is William.Brownsberger@masenate.gov. The senator’s website at willbrownsberger.com provides many details on his positions and is also a place for open dialogue and public feedback. Senator Brownsberger’s communications director, Jeanne Mooney, can be reached at the same office number.

Charity

Win a Tesla Test Drive at the Pennies for Patients Basketball Game Tonight!

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On Thursday, March 27, at 6 p.m. Watertown Middle School hosts a charity basketball game to raise money for Pennies for Patients – which provides funds for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The game between students and staff is a rematch of a contest earlier in the year which went to three overtimes and ended in a tie! Tesla of Watertown has donated a 24 hour Tesla test drive which will be awarded to the winners of a silent auction at the game. Tesla will have a car on display in our parking lot. The lobby and auditorium at the middle school are dedicated to Peter Clough who died at 32 of Lymphoma 20 years ago. Several members of the Clough family will be attending the event.