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A single family home, a condo, and a townhouse sold this week in Watertown. 4 Angela Lane UNIT 4, 2 bedroom 4 bathroom 1,765 sq. ft. Townhouse, Sold: $695,000
289 Waverley Ave. #1, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,081 sq.
Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center is ready for St. Patrick’s Day. See what’s going on at the Watertown Senior Center in December. The following items came from the December Watertown Senior News provided by the Department of Senior Services. Uber Safety Lesson with WPD, Monday, December 4, at 12 pm
Detective Grady and her colleagues from the Watertown Police Department will present a list of safety measures you should be aware of while using ride-sharing applications like Uber and Lyft.
Check out this week’s Watertown open houses. 82 Hovey St. #82, $1,950,000, 4 bedroom 5 bathroom 5,100 sq. ft. Single Family, Open Houses: Saturday, Dec.
Residents look at the maps from the table work sessions in the Watertown Square Area Plan design charrette. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
After an intense two days of gathering input from the public and looking at different ways to improve how Watertown Square works, the City of Watertown’s consultants presented two ideas that would significantly change traffic patterns in the intersection, but would not have a rotary. The two main contenders for the new Watertown Square layout are known as “Four Corners” and “Mini Main Street.” Both ideas would significantly shrink the amount of space dedicated to roadways and would increase the size of the Delta and other green spaces, as well as provide parallel parking, wider sidewalks, bike accommodations, and easier bus connections, the consultants said Thursday night. On Wednesday, urban designer Jeff Speck presented three drawings, the Four Corners, Mini Main Street and also one known as the Deltabout, where traffic would flow counter clockwise around the Delta.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Human Rights Commission recently established by the City Council Ordinance 0-2023-66 per Home Rule Charter Section 2-11-Human Rights Commission. The Commission shall work to ensure that all persons enjoy equal opportunity to participate in local affairs, including but not limited to housing, employment, education, public accommodation, access to city services, insurance, credit, banking and health care, regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, religion, disability, health status, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, socioeconomic status, ex-offender status, genetic and/or “protected class” status. The Commission shall promote human rights in Watertown through outreach, dialogue, educational forums, the development of an Action Plan, serving as a resource to persons with concerns of discrimination within the City, recommending policies or resolutions for adoption by City Council, City Manager or other City departments, boards or commissions, providing annually a written report to the City Manager and City Council on the Commission’s activities and hold a public forum and other charges and responsibilities set forth in the Ordinance 0-2023-66. There are nine Commissioners appointed by the City Manager and there are liaisons from the Watertown Police Department, the School Department and one from the student body. To Apply
Applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or other information concerning background or experience by Friday, December 8, 2023: by email to citymgr@watertown-ma.gov or City Manager’s Office, 149 Main Stret, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472.
Watertown’s three-day design charrette will tackle a big, tangled set of issues known as Watertown Square. The consultants hired by the City of Watertown have invited the public to come discuss what hey would like to see changed in the Square, and beyond, what they want to keep, and at the end of the three days will present some ideas for what the new square will look like. Hundreds of people showed up at the former Sasaki building, 64 Pleasant St., for the opening meeting Tuesday night. The Design Charrette continues there Nov. 29 and 30.
The following announcement was provided by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate:
Join us for “Letters to Santa,” a heartwarming Sunshine Kids Foundation event! Elevate the holiday magic for your children by bringing them to write special letters to Santa and drop them into our enchanting North Pole mailboxes. Now thru December 18th! Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday: 12-4 p.m.
Where: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 161 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Watch your child’s face light up with joy as they receive a personalized letter from the jolly old man in red!
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Families Together:
Santa Holiday Photos without the hassle! Join us on December 9th at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave., Watertown to capture that all important holiday photo in a relaxed setting. We will again be offering a photo with a Santa who has more than 35 year’s experience – PLUS
• A musical concert where kids can dance, clap and sing• Crafts to keep the children busy while they wait to see the “man in the red suit”• Coffee for parents so they can relax and treats for the children• Take home crafts and a small gift from Santa
Join us as we again hope to make your holiday a bit easier. This free event is brought to you by Watertown Families Together and the Church of the Good Shepherd