Around Town
Find Out About Watertown Saturday Toastmasters at an Open House
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The Watertown Saturday Toastmasters will host a open house and welcome all.
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
Walk to Fight Stigma of Mental Illness, Support Group for Families Dealing with Mental Illness
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The annual NAMI 5K Walk, to fight the stigma associated with mental illness, will take place on Saturday, May 13 at Artesani Park at 1255 Soldiers Field Road in Brighton.
Entertainment
Watertown Resident Brings Red Sox Mascot Wally to Life in Animated Tale
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Watertown’s Danielle Gillis was just getting her animation production company off the ground when she got the call from the Big Leagues, and received a challenge that thrilled the lifelong Red Sox fan – bring Wally the Green Monster to life in an animated special.
Around Town
Watertown Police 5K Honors Fallen Firefighter Joe Toscano
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The Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K Race and Walk started as a way for the community to come together after the lockdown and manhunt for the Boston Marathon Bomber, and this year it came together to honor one of the town’s fallen heroes.
Around Town
Learn About Efforts to Revitalize a Park on the Banks of the Charles River
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Find out about Herter Park, the DCR property across the Charles River from Watertown in Allston, and the efforts to revitalize it during a Meet and Greet on Wednesday night.
Around Town
Some Giant Events at the Watertown Senior in May
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May means some big events at the Watertown Senior Center, including its annual Giant Indoor Yard Sale, but there are plenty of other things going on for seniors in Watertown this month.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Business Owner Hit by Unhappy Customer, Multiple OUI Arrests
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
See the Four Watertown Homes That Sold This Week
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Four homes sold this week in Watertown.