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See the Community Preservation Project Application Presentations for 2023

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The Community Preservation Committee will hear applications for six projects seeking from groups funding from the fund created by the passage of the Community Preservation Act. This year, will be the second year that funding had been awarded for Community Preservation projects. Last year, two were funded: the preservation of two historic paintings in City Hall, and the renovation of Irving Park. A third did not receive funds. Funds can go to projects in three areas: historic preservation, community housing, and outdoor recreation.

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Electrical Wiring Project Will Impact Traffic on North Beacon St.

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Another one of Watertown’s major roadways will have a project this year that will slow traffic. New electric lines will be installed under North Beacon Street, and could take two to three months to complete. In January, the City Council approved the petition from Eversource to install 1,612 feet of conduit for electrical wires under North Beacon. The project also includes 177 feet of conduit under Main Street and 60 feet of conduit under Pleasant Street. The photos in the petition application show roadways starting at the intersection of Pleasant Street and Main Street in Watertown Square, and going east to the intersection of North Beacon Street and Irving Street.

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Historic Home on Palfrey Street Has Housed Schools & Business

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A graduating class in front of the Palfrey Street School in the 1970s. Photo courtesy of Phyllis DiAndrea of Palfrey Street

This piece is part of a series of articles on local history. This article was written by Joyce Kelly, Board member of the Historical Society of Watertown. Joyce writes articles for the newsletter and is the newsletter editor. This was published in our April 2004 newsletter, “The Town Crier.”

119 Palfrey Street

Although many of the old houses of Watertown have been demolished to make way for “progress,” a few of these treasures have been saved by caring individuals with a soft spot for days gone by and an interest in what happened in the past.

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Bowl 4 Kids Event Will Raise Money for Youth Programs

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The Watertown High School girls basketball team will take some time away from the court to host a bowling event to raise money for youth sports and other programs for kids. Bowl 4 Kids will take place on Thursday, Feb. 16, from 6-10 p.m. at Brighton Bowl (Flatbread Co.), 76 Guest St. in Brighton. Last year, the event raised $10,000 for local organizations such as the Watertown Boys & Girls Club, the Watertown Food Pantry and youth sports organizations, said Taylor Lambo, a 2022 WHS grad who played on the girls basketball team.

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Learn About Video Production at Watertown Cable Workshops

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WCA-TV has exciting news – Spring Workshops are just around the corner! From learning how to edit in Adobe Premiere to hands-on experience with our field cameras, lighting kits, and studio equipment, there is a workshop for everyone! Brand new Orientation Workshops are available on a monthly basis. These workshops will give a brief overview of WCA-TV, our services and offerings, and a basic training on our field cameras, so you’ll be able to check cameras out right away! An Orientation Workshop is required to sign up for subsequent workshops.

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Free Winter Wellness Programs: Yoga, Soup Fest & Fitness

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Community chefs will cook up some tasty meals for Soup Fest. Live Well Watertown announced its upcoming events in February, including free yoga classes, soup fest, and ideas for keeping active. Stress Well 

Vitality Yoga

Practices to Open the Energy Pathways for Total Wellbeing~with Shari Rose

Wednesdays, February 1 through March 8, 2023   12:00 PM – 1:00pmWatertown Free Public Library, Savings Bank Room

There is NO REGISTRATION required. The first 15 people to arrive are guaranteed a spot at that date’s class. 

Bring your mat, water bottle and curiosity! This class draws upon a wide variety of yoga, qigong, and tai chi practices, as well as meditation and breathwork. These practices help you awaken joyful vitality and enjoy a gentle yet invigorating practice to quiet the mind, open the heart center for emotional clarity, and build physical strength and balance. 

~In collaboration with the Watertown Free Public Library

Eat Well Watertown

Annual Soup Fest

Thursday | February 9th | 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Watertown Free Public Library, Savings Bank Room Registration is required (see below)

Join us for Eat Well’s Annual Soup Fest event featuring a variety of healthy winter soups!