Enrollment
Enrollment for Kindergarteners Put on Hold at 2 Watertown Schools
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Kindergarten classes at two of Watertown’s three elementary schools are close to full, and school officials will put enrollment for kindergarten at those schools on hold.
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
Entertainment
Four Artists Featured in Latest Show at Watertown’s Room 83 Spring
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Room 83 Spring’s latest show, Referent, features the artwork of John Franklin, Matthew King, Andrew Mowbray, and Kate Russo.
Business
Yoga Studio Joining Project: OM, a National Effort to Battle Breast Cancer
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Artemis Yoga in Watertown is participating in projectOM, a yoga class of one million to battle breast cancer.
Business
Watertown Savings Announces New Location, New Corporator at Anual Meeting
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The 147th annual meeting of the Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) was held recently at the Boston Marriott Hotel in Newton. Before the gathering of bank officers, managers, trustees, and corporators, Bank President Brett Dean talked about 2016 results and events, and plans for 2017.
Schools
Committee Selected to Choose New Mascot to Go With Watertown Raiders Name
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An 18-member committee has been appointed to find a new image to represent Watertown High School.
Schools
New Superintendent to Judge Education Foundation’s Dancing With the Stars
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The Watertown Education Foundation just announced that Watertown’s incoming superintendent, Dr. Deanne Galdston will be one of four judges at this years Dancing with the Stars event.
Government
Athenahealth Hosting Info Meeting on Joint Effort to Improve Roads, Paths Near its HQ
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Find out more about the I-Cubed program that the Town of Watertown, Athenahealth and the Department of Conservation and Recreation are exploring, and would result in improvements to the public roads and infrastructure near the Athena headquarters.
Around Town
Forum With Lots of Info About Aging Well in Watertown Coming Thursday
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The Town of Watertown will host a forum on different options for those looking to remain in town as they age. The town sent out the following information:
Aging Well in Watertown: Housing Forum
Thinking of moving? Downsizing? Modifying? Learn what’s available in Watertown as we, and our loved ones, age.