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This weekend’s storm has just started, but cancellations have already begun to come in. See details below. 11 a.m. Sunday: The town sent out a reminder that the Snow Emergency is still in effect, and cars should not be parked on the street. They could be towed. You’ll have to wait to get your books, DVDs and music – the Watertown Free Public Library is closed today.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Feb. 6, 10:48 p.m.: An officer spotted a vehicle suddenly make a U-turn on North Beacon Street. When the officer pulled the vehicle over he found the driver’s license had been revoked. The 27-year-old Boston man was arrested for driving with a suspended license, a subsequent offense.
Find out about measures being considered by the MBTA to improve service on the 70 bus line. The Watertown Public Transit Task Force will hold a public meeting Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at Watertown’s Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., in the 3rd floor Rehearsal Room. MBTA Service Planner Melissa Dullea will be on hand to give a presentation about some of the possible measures to improve service on the number 70 bus route. The WPTTF will unveil its Bus Incident Report Survey.
The Watertown Department of Public Works got a brief rest this week between heavy snow storms, but they will have to go back into action this weekend.
The National Weather Services has issued a Winter Storm Watch from Saturday at 3 p.m. to Sunday at 7 p.m. Forecasts call for Watertown to get a foot or more of snow, with winds gusting up to 50 mph, according to the NWS. If there is any doubt this is an unusual winter, WCVB reported that Boston set a record for the snowiest February in recorded history. Watertown Public Works Superintendent Gerald Mee got his first night’s sleep on Monday night after being up for 54 hours, and some worked even longer hours. “I haven’t seen anything like this,” Mee said. “The continuous storms and the path of the storms doesn’t appear to be letting up.”
Neighbors and members of the Planning Board like most parts of the plan to redevelop the GE Ionics site on Grove Street, but the traffic plans upset neighbors and the board, alike. Developer Cresset Grove LLC proposes to reduce the size of the existing building at 65 Grove St. and create a 134,000-square-foot office and research facility, with a multi-story garage. “The proposal encompasses an exciting facelift to an older structure which we think really reinvigorates the structure and reinvigorates the site itself,” said Bill York, the attorney representing the developers. The site has been unused since 2010 when GE move out.
Jayne Paragona, of Waltham, has been named Vice President of Development of the Watertown-based Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter. As the new Vice President for Development, Jayne will work closely other members of the executive management team to chart the Chapter’s next phase of growth, seeking to double revenue over the next 5 years, according to the announcement from the Alzheimer’s Association. Jayne brings over 25 years of expertise to the team, most notably, from her time spent at the American Heart Association, Boston Division. “With over 5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and that number expecting to double in the next 20 years, the work of the Alzheimer’s Association is so very important,” said Paragona. “I am thrilled and proud to join the staff and volunteers to help raise awareness and funds to bring an end to this devastating disease.”
There are three open houses in Watertown this weekend, see details below. $579,000 – 87-89 Edenfield Ave., 2 unit, 10 total room, 4 total bedroom 2 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.
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$799,000 – 700-702 Belmont St., 2 unit, 12 total room, 5 total bedroom, Open House: Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.
$899,900 – 75 Summer St. Unit 75, 3 bedroom, 3 full 2 half bathroom townhouse. Open House: Sunday 12-2 p.m.
John J. Blickenstaff, Jr., of Watertown, died suddenly on Feb. 4, 2015. Known to his friends as “Blick,” John grew up in Watertown and went to school in Watertown. He played basketball, football, and was a active member of Watertown youth hockey. He played for the Watertown traveling team for many years.