Aging in Watertown
Find Out About Aging Well in Watertown at a Housing Forum
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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.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
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.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
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?
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.
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Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
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
Letters
ESSAY: A Man’s Game of Tag with His Son, Others at a Watertown Playground
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Playground, by Dean Berlin
So this is it, huh?
A lifetime of building a reasonably fit body and observing predator-prey strategies, and here I am: chasing a 5-year around a playground.
Entertainment
Wayne Martin Puppets Appearing at Watertown Mall’s April Vacation Event
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The Watertown Mall Hosts Wayne Martin Puppets, presenting “Spring Sings,” on Saturday, April 22 for April Vacation Week!
Drug Bust
Drug Sting Lead to Police Chase that Ended in the Charles River
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The chase that included a helicopter and search dogs started and ended with the help of an alert good samaritans.
Entertainment
ArtWeek Boston Coming to Watertown With Three Events
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ArtWeek 2017 will feature more than 250 events around the Boston area, including some activities in Watertown.
Business
Lexus of Watertown Teams Up With Red Sox to Strike Out Hunger
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For the second year in a row, Lexus is teaming up with the New England Sports Network (NESN) to launch the Strike Out Hunger program in an effort to raise awareness and funds for hunger relief across Eastern Massachusetts.
Government
Athenahealth Honored by State for Commute Options Offered to Employees
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) recently celebrated over 200 Massachusetts businesses, colleges, and universities at the seventh annual Massachusetts Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO) Awards ceremony. Attendees were recognized for their efforts in promoting active, healthy, and sustainable travel options programs at their local worksites, including one in Watertown, MassDOT announceds.
Helicopters
Helicopters, Search Dogs Locate Suspect in Charles River in Watertown
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The search for a man wanted by police on drug charges stretched across the line into Watertown when the suspect ditched his car and made a swim for it in the Charles River Tuesday night.