Real Estate
A Handful of Open Houses in Watertown Over Memorial Day Weekend
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These Watertown homes will host open house this weekend.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
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A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
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, May 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.
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Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
Government
Charles River Path, Parking Lot Closing Briefly for Installation of Pedestrian Bridge
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The long awaited installation of the Joseph Thompson Pedestrian Bridge will happen at the end of May, and will require the closure of a section of the path along the Charles River in Watertown, as well as a parking lot near the Dealtry Pool.
Business
Town Council Votes Down Prohibiting Self Storage in Watertown
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The Town Council split on whether to prohibit self storage facilities from operating in Watertown on Tuesday, ultimately noting not to ban the use.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Merging with Watertown Education Foundation
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation and the Watertown Educational Foundation joined forces and cemented their two-year school grant partnership with a merger of the organizations in February 2018.
Charity
Marshall Home Fund Presents Grants to Programs Helping Older Adults
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The following information was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:
Watertown’s Marshall Home Fund held its annual grant award ceremony on May 15, providing nearly $70,000 to 13 local organizations that serve older adults.
Government
See How Much Watertown’s Water, Sewer Rates Will be Going Up
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Watertown residents will see a slight rise in water rates in the next Fiscal Year, and sewer rates will rise even more. The average of the combined water/sewer rate increase is 2.5 percent.
Schools
Watertown Youth Coalition Wins Award for Anti-Tobacco Efforts
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The following information was provided by The 84 Movement:
Five youth and their advisor from the Watertown Youth Coalition joined other youth from across the Commonwealth last week for a Kick Butts Day event to celebrate their role in reducing the influence of the tobacco industry in their communities.
Business
Watertown Resident Gets Second Term on Mass. CPA Board
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The following information was provided by the MSCPA:
The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA) today announced that Karen Briggs McElroy, CPA, was elected for a second year to the board of directors for its 2018-2019 fiscal year.