Real Estate
Several Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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See the five Watertown homes that sold this week.
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
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Crashes into Wall While Fleeing Police, Lewd Conduct at a Park
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Upcoming Meeting Will Cover Redesign of Mt. Auburn St., Work on Belmont St.
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Plans to redesign the Mt. Auburn Street Corridor will be discussed at a meeting in Cambridge on Monday, May 8.
Entertainment
At the Library in May: Learn to Brew, Nature Walks, Stress Reduction
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The Watertown Free Public Library is always filled with activities, and here are a few of the offerings in May.
Sports
Group Club Meet in Watertown Each Week for Runs of Various Distances
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Each week a group called the Watertown Pacemakers gather at spots around Watertown to go on runs of various lengths, and they welcome runners of different levels.
Schools
School Business Manager Named Asst. Supt. as Part of Change in Administration Structure
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Mary DeLai has served as the Watertown Public School’s Interim Business Manager since November, but she has had the interim removed from her title and also given new duties.
Around Town
Watertown Residence Inn Hosting Red Cross Blood Drive
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The Residence Inn by Marriott in Watertown will host a Red Cross Blood Drive.
Charity
Watertown Group Participating in Mother’s Day Walk for Peace
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On Sunday, May 14, Watertown residents will join together as “Watertown Walks for Peace” in the annual Mothers Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester. This event raises awareness and funds for the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute, a center of healing and teaching for families and communities affected by gun violence.