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Watertown City Manager George Proakis released a statement on the findings of a Housing Discrimination Test Program conducted in Watertown, and a dozen other are communities. A pair of meetings, one virtual on Feb. 19 and one in-person in Newton on Feb. 26, will be held to discuss the reports findings and recommendations. See the statement provided by the City of Watertown below.
The City of Watertown announced that some municipal buildings and facilities will be closed for Presidents Day. See the information from the City below. Watertown City Hall, Parker Annex, Senior Center, Department of Public Works Office, and Watertown Free Public Library, will be closed on Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 17, 2025. Please note that there is a one day delay for trash and recycling pickup the week.
Amy Vachon, owner of Sotto Chocolate, runs the business out of her Watertown home. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Aromas rich with fruity and earthy tones fill the air each time Amy Vachon goes to work creating a batch of craft chocolate from beans she acquires from Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean. The Watertown resident began making her own chocolate in 2017, and Sotto Chocolate was officially registered as a business in 2020. She has converted a corner of her home near Watertown Square into a chocolate workshop. Regulars of the Watertown Farmers Market will recognize Sotto Chocolate.
A baker’s dozen of open houses will be held in Watertown over the weekend. 437 Mount Auburn St., $1,625,000 3 bedroom 4 bathroom 2,900 sq. ft. Single Family, Open houses: Saturday, Feb. 15 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Sunday, Feb.
Here’s the updated daily weather forecast, from Friday, February 14 to Friday February 21 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:
Friday, February 14: A chilly day with temperatures near 30°F and breezy conditions. Winds will be strong from the west at 17 to 23 mph, gusting up to 45 mph, making it feel colder. By evening, the winds will calm slightly, with a low around 12°F. A partly cloudy night is expected, with a west wind around 5 to 10 mph. Saturday, February 15: A cloudy day with a chance of snow in the afternoon, temperatures reach near 30°F.
Arshile Gorky painting at his sister Akabi’s house on Dexter Avenue in Watertown, c. 1922. (Unknown photographer. Collection of the Arshile Gorky Foundation). An intersection in East Watertown will be named in honor of an Armenian artist who made his home in Watertown for several years. On Tuesday, the City Council voted to name the intersection of Dexter Avenue and Hazel Street for Arshile Gorky.
The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:
Housing for All Watertown (HAW) would like to invite all to the “What Will It Take to Build 100% Affordable Housing in Watertown?” forum on Sunday, Feb. 23. The purpose is to gain an understanding of Watertown’s Affordable Housing situation and the possibilities for change. There will be presentations followed by a panel discussion of developers and planners. Panelists:
Madeline Lee, Senior Project Manager, Just A Start
Mel Miller, Project Manager, Preservation of Affordable Housing
Laura Weiner, Housing and Planning Consultant
Sara Barcan, Executive Director, HRI
The forum will be in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
To RSVP click here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-will-it-take-to-build-100-affordable-housing-in-watertown-tickets-1244250961119
The following announcement was provided by the Knights of Columbus Watertown:
The Knights of Columbus Watertown Council #155 is proud to host its first-ever community blood drive on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Church (212 Main St, Watertown, MA 02472). The event will take place from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and is open to all eligible donors. Blood donations are a simple yet powerful way to make a life-saving impact. Every pint collected can help patients in need, from accident victims to those undergoing surgeries or cancer.