Around Town
Watertown Townwide Yard Sale Taking Place This Weekend
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On Saturday, May 20 there will be more than 50 yard sales across town as part of the annual Townwide Yard Sale, benefiting Watertown Community Education.
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
Mount Auburn Hospital Seeking to Join Other Hospital Systems in Mass.
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The Board of Trustees for Mount Auburn Hospital has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to explore joining the proposed combined system of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Lahey Health, New England Baptist Hospital and Anna Jaques Hospital. Mount Auburn Hospital would become a part of an integrated health care delivery system that will extend across Eastern Massachusetts.
Development
Council Stresses Importance of Transportation Planner, Worried About Development
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The position of Transportation Planner has been discussed for years and the town has searched for someone to fill the role, but has struggled to find someone qualified to do the job. Tuesday night the Town Council stressed to Community Development and Planning Department Director Steve Magoon that they want the position filled.
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighters Battle Warehouse Fire, Hot Weather
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On one of the hottest days of the year, Watertown Firefighters had to battle a fire on the roof of a warehouse on Bridge Street.
Fallen Firefighter
Town Covers Cost of Fallen Firefighter, Will Cover Future Fire, Police Funerals
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The Town of Watertown paid for the cost of the funeral and burial of fallen Firefighter Joseph Toscano, and the Town Council approved a policy that will do the same for future tragedies involving Watertown firefighters or police officers.
Letters
LETTER: Be Warned of Athenahealth’s Gift Horse’s Impact on Parks, River
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To who it may concern;
I believe the residents should not look at the Golden Calf too closely, lest they be blinded by greed.
Environment
LETTER: River Clean Up Removed Trash, Items Already Re-accumulating
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To the Editor:
Two weeks after the Annual Charles River Cleanup, April 29, I went back to the area behind the Stop & Shop, 700 Pleasant Street.
Charity
Bake Sale to Help Kids with Cancer Being Hosted by Watertown Car Dealership
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Toyota of Watertown announced the dealership will hold a Cancer Bake Sale on May 20.