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Six condos, two single family homes and a two family home were sold this week. 151 Coolidge Ave. APT 205, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,270 sq. ft. Condo, Sold: $651,500
1-3-15 Appleton St., 6 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,851 sq.
The Watertown Police and Middlesex District Attorney’s office announced that an arrest has been made in the stabbing that occurred in Watertown on Tuesday. See the press release below. Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan and Watertown Chief of Police Justin Hanrahan have confirmed that Michael McGhee, 19, of Boston, has been charged following the alleged stabbing that occurred in the area of Mt. Auburn and Boylston Streets in Watertown. On October 22, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., police responded to several 911 calls reporting a disturbance in progress at the bus stop in the area of Mt.
James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
The latest store opening at Arsenal Yards is Warby Parker, and the store will have a grand opening on Saturday. See details in the announcement from Arsenal Yards below. Just in time for early holiday shopping, Warby Parker’s new Arsenal Yards location will make it easier for our Watertown and greater Middlesex County customers to access all their eye care needs in one place. The perfect destination to get ahead of your holiday shopping, Arsenal Yards will carry the brand’s full assortment of optical and sun offerings (including our latest Entro collection), our brand of daily contact lenses Scout by Warby Parker, gift cards, eyewear accessories, in addition to third-party contacts and in-store eye exams.
Customers can also use their FSA/HSA dollars towards prescription eyeglasses and sunglasses (including blue-light-filtering, anti-fatigue, light-responsive, and progressive lenses) as well as contact lenses, readers, and eye exams.
On opening day, Saturday, October 26th, customers will receive a special Warby Parker tote with purchase.
Town of WatertownAn aerial view of Victory Field circa 2018. Residents are invited to learn about Phase 2 of the Victory Field project, which includes the track area, and the tennis and basketball courts, plus more. See the announcement from the City of Watertown. Community Meeting Announcement! Join the Design Team to learn about the Victory Field Phase 2 construction drawings at the Lowell Elementary School Cafeteria on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 6:30pm.
Currently, Watertown enforces an overnight parking ban by prohibiting parking longer than one hour between 1:00 AM and 6:00 AM from approximately December through March. The primary rationale for this measure, which is enforced through the issuance of parking tickets, is to allow for better snow removal. The downside to such a ban is that many residents and their guests find themselves unable to store their vehicles anywhere near their homes overnight.
The Watertown winter parking ban unfairly penalizes those with fewer means who do not have access to off-street parking. During the cold, dark winter months, parents with young children, the elderly, the disabled and many others are asked to walk a mile or two in the dark to go park their car in a remote lot, which then fills up.
We understand that Watertown officials charged with the responsibility of making our streets safe are calling this a public safety issue, namely that emergency vehicles need to get through and if people park in the street during winter, at night, they cannot.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee:
The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee (PACC) is excited to announce the three finalists selected to design a mural commemorating Arshile Gorky, a renowned Armenian-American artist who played a pivotal role in the development of Abstract Expressionism. The finalists are:
Tina Chakarian with Nicole Burmeister and Studio Fresh: a collaborative team bringing together a seasoned artist and curator, a talented illustrator, and a contemporary design studio. Brandon Marshall: a U.S. Cultural Ambassador and public artist specializing in murals that engage diverse communities and a focus on historical and cultural elements. Kacy Jackson: a muralist with a strong background in graphic design and a passion for creating inspirational educational experiences. These artists were chosen from a pool of talented applicants based on their artistic abilities, experience, and alignment with the project’s goals.
Repaving of Mt. Auburn Street begins Wednesday at the Cambridge line, and installation of drainage continues this week. See the details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below. Drainage Installation Work Continues
Newport Construction will continue the drainage work on Mount Auburn Street. The project will continue to work its way towards Arlington St.