Transportation
Several Hundred Riders Try Out New Bike Share Program in Watertown
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Since the new bike share program came to town, sevearl hundred local cyclists have taken a ride on the bright green bikes.
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
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Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, March 16 from noon to 6 p.m.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.
The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Mighty Squirrel Brewing opened its new biergarten at Gore Place. (Photo from Mighty Squirrel)
There’s plenty going on in Watertown’s food and drink scene, with a new beer garden, a restaurant headed to a bigger space, and a newish restaurant getting the attention of regional media.
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Government
LETTER: Town Councilor Opposes Plans for Mt. Auburn Street Renovation
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District A Town Councilor Angeline Kounelis provided the following piece and documents:
Dear Mt. Auburn St. Team, et al,
In recent history, how many times has the intersection of Mt. Auburn St. at Arlington St. been revamped? Changes have been inclusive of, but not limited to: new west bound turn lane for south bound turn to Arlington St.; new traffic signals with control box; advanced timing of signals with overhead sensors and updated pedestrian signals, etc., etc.
Real Estate
Many, Many Open Houses to Choose from in Watertown This Week
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The Watertown real estate market has come alive this weekend with more than 30 open houses.
Government
Mt. Auburn Street Project Inches Forward, Concern About Parking for Businesses
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The renovation of Mt. Auburn Street, including the “road diet,” took a small step forward Tuesday night when the Town Council gave a preliminary nod for the first set of designs in a long process before the $14 million project becomes a reality.
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighters Douse Flames on Roof of Building on Grove Street
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The Watertown Fire Department put out a fire on the roof of an office building in East Watertown on Wednesday.
Greek Church
World Cup Final Watch Party Being Hosted by Watertown Church
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Join other soccer fans in the excitement of the World Cup final on Sunday at Watertown’s Greek Church.
Around Town
LETTER: Resident Likes the Landscaping of the New Pedestrian Bridge, Railings Not So Much
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Watertown resident Chuck Dickinson came across crews putting in the landscaping at either end of the new pedestrian bridge across the Charles River, and he liked the crew’s work so much that he took some photos.
Entertainment
Save the Date: See When Watertown’s Faire on the Square Will be Held
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Organizers of the 2018 Faire on the Square announced the date for the Town’s annual celebration.