Around Town
Events for Children and Adults in June at the Watertown Mall
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The Watertown Mall invites the public to events focused on science, summertime and keeping active this June.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
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A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)
The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough.
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
311 Service Center staff — Constituant Service Director Laura Murray (left) and Constituent Services Representative Stephanie Owens — outside their office City Hall. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Inside a small office in the back corner of City Hall sits the heart of Watertown’s 311 Service Center. The two-woman operation fields calls, texts, emails, and other messages about potholes, people trying to reach a City employee, and occasionally to report something strange they have just witnessed.
More Headlines
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work
Real Estate
Two Victorians in Watertown on Market for Over $1 Million Having Open Houses
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The Watertown real estate market continues to be hot, and there are two homes on sale this week for more than $1 million.
Government
Watertown Police Release Policy for Dealing with People’s Immigration Status
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On Wednesday, the Watertown Police Department released its written policy for how it deals with immigration status during routine police business, as well as more serious incidents.
Government
Watertown Man Finds His Name was Falsely Used in Anti-Net Neutrality Letter to FCC
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Watertown’s Joel Mullaney is a software engineer and supporter of keeping Net Neutrality, so he was shocked to find that his name was signed to comments sent to the FCC asking for Net Neutrality regulations to be rolled back.
Police/Fire
Daisy Troop from Cunniff School Donates Stuffed Animals to Police
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Girl Scout Daisy Troop 62586, from the Cunniff School, donated stuffed animals, toys, art supplies and books they collected to create S.A.F.E. (stuffed animals for emergencies) boxes for the Watertown Police Department, according to a troop leader.
Around Town
Art Show, Birthday Party and Much More at the Senior Center in June
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In June, the Watertown Senior Center has an Art Show, the Senior Center Birthday Party and self-defense training, along with all the many usual offerings.
Around Town
Local Groups Hosts Second Watertown Welcomes Immigrants Forum
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Several local groups will team up to present the second forum called Watertown Welcomes Immigrants.
Police/Fire
Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio Announces His Retirement
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Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio told the Town Council Tuesday night that he has filed for retirement.