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Eight Homes in Watertown Sold This Week
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Several condos, two single family homes and a two family were sold this week. 456 Belmont St. APT 8, 2 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,781 sq. ft. Condo, Sold: $959,000
231 Coolidge Ave.
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Man Honored for Work with People with Disabilities in Watertown
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Said Barko
The following announcement was provided by MAB Community Services:
MAB Community Services, a leading social service agency supporting over 1,500 individuals with visual impairment, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and acquired brain injuries across Massachusetts, has honored Peabody resident Said Barko as a recipient of the 2023 Maxo Joseph Excellence in Direct Care Awards. All honorees were formally recognized at a ceremony and luncheon at MAB’s headquarters in Brookline on Thursday, July 13. Established in 2021, these awards honor direct care staff in MAB’s Adult Disability Services division who go above and beyond in their commitment to the participants they support. Their dedication reflects the legacy of Maxo Joseph, an exceptional caregiver and colleague who passed away in 2020. Totaling $50,000 annually, the Maxo Joseph Awards provide individual recipients with awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.
Said is recognized for his extraordinary kindness and devotion in caring for participants as a residential counselor at MAB’s group home in Watertown.
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Our History: The Falls and Dam at Watertown
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The dam in Watertown Square (Photo courtesy of Marilynne Roach)
The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Historical Society President Marilynne Roach for the January 2018 Historical Society newsletter, “The Town Crier.” Marilynne is also on the board of the Watertown Historical Commission. After Watertown’s early settlers dammed the Charles River to power a grist mill in 1634, more mills followed over the centuries and another dam replaced the first in 1814. This one, according to the Charles River Watershed Association (i.e. CRWA), included a fishway to help the migrating shad and alewives reach their upstream spawning grounds. The present dam dates from 1955 (after Hurricane Diane damaged the older structure) and the present fish ladder from 1972.
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Watertown Paper Shredding Event Being Held in August
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The Department of Public Works announced that Watertown residents will be able to shred paper at an upcoming event. The Paper Shredding Event for Watertown residents will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at 56 Stanley Ave. (Boston’s Jewish Community Day School)
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More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown
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Check out this week’s open houses in Watertown. 804 Belmont St. #1, $1,199,000 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,500 sq. ft. Condo, Open House: Saturday, July 29 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
25 Russell Ave., $2,295,000 5 bedroom 4 bathroom 4,304 sq.
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Mosquito in Watertown Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
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The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Watertown, Massachusetts. WNV is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected mosquito. The mosquitoes that carry this virus are common throughout the state and are found in urban as well as more rural areas. While WNV can infect people of all ages, people over the age of 50 are at higher risk for severe infection. By taking a few, common sense precautions, people can help to protect themselves and their loved ones:
Avoid Mosquito Bites
Apply Insect Repellent when you go outdoors.
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Watertown Rotary Club’s Traffic Circle Cleanup One of Many Events This Year
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Members of the Rotary Club of Watertown weeded and cleaned up the island in the rotary at Orchard and Common streets. (Photo by Brianna Williams)
The island in the middle of the rotary connecting Common and Orchard street is filled with all kinds of greenery for the public to admire. On July 20, the Rotary Club of Watertown spent their day gardening the rotary so the city can add some colorful plants to it in the near future. The weeding and cleaning of the island through the City of Watertown’s Adopt-an-Island program is one the many events Watertown’s Rotary Club holds each year. The Rotary Club adopted the island to help keep up with the appearance and cleanliness of the area that hundreds of motorists pass by each day.
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BEAT the HEAT! Water Slides, Dealtry Pool, Watertown Library
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Slip and slides at Victory Field today! The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The daytime temperature is going to be over 90 degrees for the next few days. Please check in on your neighbors and stay hydrated and safe. To cool down in the heat, visit the Library & the DCR Pool! Plus water slides at Victory Field.