Police/Fire
Pedestrian Struck Monday Morning Near Watertown Square
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A pedestrian suffered “serious injuries” after being struck by a vehicle cross the road near Watertown Square on Monday morning.
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
Around Town
Experts on Opioid Use to Provide Information, Hope During Watertown Event
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The WATERtown Task Force on Substance Use Disorder will present noted speakers on the science of opioid use as a disease, providing hope and resources for recovery, providing support to families, and an update on what is available in Watertown to help combat this epidemic.
Police/Fire
Police Searching for Missing Watertown Man, May Have Been in Nahant
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A Watertown man has been reported missing since Sunday morning, and Watertown Police seek help in finding the 26-year-old man.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Bike Stolen from Car Rack, Teens Suspected of Stealing Laptop
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
See How Much These Six Watertown Homes Sold For This Week
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Half a dozen homes around Watertown sold this week.
Arsenal Park
Lights at Watertown’s Fields and Parks a Priority for Rec Department
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With field space difficult to find in Watertown, Recreation Director Peter Centola told the Town Council Thursday that lighting at fields is one of the main priorities for his Fiscal 2018 budget.
Around Town
Watertown Has a Long List of Events During Memorial Day Week
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This year’s Memorial Day activities include veterans visiting schools, pacing of wreaths and the ever popular Memorial Day Parade.
Development
Ordinance Requires New Developments to Cut Number of Solo Drivers
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The Town Council passed regulations that would require new developments to work on reducing the number of people making solo driving trips to and from their business or residential property.