Real Estate
See the Five Homes That Sold in Watertown This Week
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These five Watertown properties sold this week.
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.
More Headlines
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
Arrest
Police Log: Overnight Break In at Sprint Store, Man Can’t Escape Shoplifting Charge
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Town Hosting Open House on Planned Changes to Arsenal Park
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The Town of Watertown announced it will host a meeting where residents can comment on the conceptual designs for renovating Arsenal Park.
Around Town
Watertown High Grad Chosen to Conduct Research in Italy as a Fulbright Scholar
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Watertown’s Francesca Korte will use her knowledge of biology and Italian, learned while studying at Wellesley College, and her experience working in medical labs to do research during her Fulbright Scholar year in Palermo, Italy.
Entertainment
Series Featuring Authors, Songwriters Returns to Mosesian Center for the Arts
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Mosesian Center for the Arts sent out the following information:
Writers reading, Songwriters singing, it’s the return of Earfull – Spring 2018 Edition at The Mosesian Center for the Arts! Join us for another amazing series of authors and musicians coming together for intimate performances on the Branch Line patio (321 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA.)
Real Estate
Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Check out all the open houses to visit in Watertown.
Schools
Watertown Resident Elected President of Massachusetts Teachers Association
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Watertown’s Merrie Najimy will be taking a leave of absence from teaching kindergarten in Concord for two years so that she can serve as president of the largest teachers union in the state.
Around Town
Gore Place’s Annual Plant Sale Features Flowers, Vegetables & Herbs
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Gore Place Estate will host its annual Plant Sale on May 18, 19, and 20, 2018, with a variety of flowers, plants, vegetables and herbs.