Real Estate
Dozens of Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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The open houses in Watertown this week include a wide variety of properties.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
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After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
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.
More Headlines
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
Gun Control
Watertown Middle School Students Call for End of School Violence During Walkout
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While thousands of high schools around the United States joined the National Walkout movement to raise awareness of school safety in the wake of the deadly shootings in Parkland, Fla., few middle schools joined in. On Thursday morning, Watertown Middle School held its own walk out, which hundreds of students attended.
Letters
GUEST POST: School Committee Member’s Q&A With a WHS Senior
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(The following Q&A was submitted by Watertown School Committee Vice Chair Kendra Foley)
I always feel so proud of Watertown High School after hearing from our two School Committee high school advisors, Emily Koufos and Lauren Petrillo. Each month at our School Committee meetings, they give an update on the happenings at the high school, from sports to theater productions, AP tests to college acceptances.
Government
State Rep. Hecht Advocates for Electrical Vehicles at State House
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On Tuesday at the State House, Representative Jonathan Hecht joined his colleagues, Representatives Smitty Pignatelli, Joan Meschino, Solomon Goldstein-Rose and Jack Lewis to host an Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive, Hecht’s office announced in a press release.
Around Town
Red Cross’ Watertown Strong Blood Drive Coming to WHS Soon
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The Watertown Strong Blood Drive will be held on April 21, 2018 at Watertown High School, the American Red Cross announced.
Business
Boston Bruins Mascot Makes Pre-Playoffs Visit to Watertown Tire Store
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The Boston Bruins will start their quest for the Stanley Cup tonight against Toronto, but this week the Bruins’ mascot Blades paid a visit to a Watertown tire store.
Government
Town Council Approves Funding to Renovate North Fire Station
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The Town Council approved the funds needed to make some major renovations to the North Fire Station to modernize it for the firefighters who live and work there.
Schools
SEPAC Awards Will Honor Those Who Work, Volunteer with Students with Special Needs
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The Watertown Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC) will once again honor those who have dedicated their time to help students with special needs in the Watertown Schools at the annual SEPAC Awards.