Business

Watertown Insurance Agency Helping Cancer Patients Through Livestrong

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The LIVESTRONG foundation at the Framingham, Mass YMCA will be opening up registrations for their next course with the help of Watertown’s H&K Insurance Agency. The opportunity to donate $1,000 is important for H&K Insurance, who wants to support local businesses who make a difference in the lives of local cancer patients. Every year the MetroWest YMCA runs a campaign to raise funds for their community programs, including LIVESTRONG. LIVESTRONG is a physical activity and well-being initiative for cancer survivors which has helped 6000 participants nationwide. The program helps cancer patients rebuild strength and regain abilities they may have lost.

Business

Zoning Board Rejects Appeal of Snow Lot in East Watertown

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The owner of a lot that had truck loads of snow piled up more than 30 feet high on a lot on Elm Street lost its appeal that they violated the town’s zoning rules, will be fined and may have to pay for an environmental study. The lot had hundreds of truck loads of snow delivered in late February. Eastside Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis said she received complaints from residents and she reported the snow dump to the town, including Zoning Enforcement Officer Michael Mena. Mena sent a order to cease the dumping and remove the snow on Feb. 23. The manager of the site, Bill Dillon, appealed the ruling.

Real Estate

Here Are This Weekend’s Watertown Open Houses

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Find out where the open houses will be around Watertown this weekend. $399,000 – 8 Summer Unit 2, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$425,000 – 93 Spring St. Unit 27, 2 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom townhouse, Open Houses: Friday 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday 1-2:30 p.m.

$279,000 – Aldrich Road Unit B, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom condo, Open Houses: Saturday 1-2:30 p.m. Sunday 1-2:30 p.m.

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$499,000 – 36 Falmouth Road, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom cape, Open House: Friday 5-6:30 p.m.

$775,000 – 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 Watertown, 3 bedroom, 3 full 2 half bathroom townhouse, Open House: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m.

Development

Planning Board Gets Look at New Rules for Developments in Watertown

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After several months work, the Planning Board got to look at the new rules that could shape how future building projects will look in Watertown. The design standards will not just determine what is built inside the box that makes up a building, said Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon, it will also impact how it influences surrounding areas and environments. The proposed design standards were presented to the Planning Board Tuesday by the consultant hired to come up with the alterations to the town’s zoning, David Gamble of Gamble Associates. “Planning works and this is what should be doing,” Gamble said. “You are ahead of the game compared to other towns not under development pressure.”
The Town Council requested the design standards after the town went through development booms on Pleasant and Arsenal streets.

Business

Watertown Real Estate Agency Hosting Business Networking

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The Mike DelRose Team would like to extend an open invitation to our community to join us in our office for networking and social hours every Tuesday from 4-7 p.m.

Enjoy refreshments while discussing our town, current events, and meeting new professionals in our area. We offer free parking in our lot (access off of Maple Street) as well as on-street parking. Mike DelRose Team is located at 142 Galen St., First Floor Suite, Watertown, MA 02472

To RSVP for any of the Mike DelRose Team events, let them know you will be joining via MeetUp by clicking here.

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.

Business

Penalties Could Stiffen for Businesses That Do Not Shovel Snow

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Businesses that do not shovel snow could pay a stiffer penalty if the Town Council subcommittee adopts the recommended changes to the town’s snow ordinance. In the current ordinance, commercial properties get a warning for the first violation, a $25 fine for the second violation and a $50 fine for the third. The Rules and Ordinances Committee recommended some changes, said chairman and Councilor Ken Woodland. “To encourage compliance with the town’s ordinance, (the committee) recommended the town should eliminate what is a mandatory warning for first time offenders,” Woodland said. “The committee also recommend increasing increasing the quantity of fines and increase for subsequent fines.”