Government
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Gets OK by Planning Board, Last Step ZBA
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The proposed medical marijuana facility in East Watertown got the Planning Board’s approval and now has just one more hurdle before final approval.
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
Government
LETTER: Council Should Not Appoint Community Preservation Committee
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Editor,
In a recent letter, Patrick Fairbairn suggests an ordinance be created wherein the Town Council would interview, vet, and directly appoint the citizens who will make up the Community Preservation Act Committee while omitting some very important details and facts. To set the record straight, here are the facts and here are the issues.
Sports
Watertown Wavemakers Compete in National Boys & Girls Club Swim Meet
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This past weekend, the Wavemakers, the swim team of Watertown Boys & Girls Club, traveled down to St. Petersburg, Florida to compete in the National Boys & Girls Clubs Swim Meet, the club announced. There, they swam as part of Team New England and were up against other regional Boys & Girls Club teams from across the country.
Food
Free Low Carb Cooking Demonstration Offered for Watertown Residents
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Learn how to make a healthy and tasty low-carb meal during a free cooking demonstration organized by Live Well Watertown.
Government
Council Votes to Sell East Branch Library, Will Become Part of St. James Church
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After nearly 100 years in Watertown, the East Branch Library building has been sold and could become a park in the short term and will become part of the St. James Armenian Church campus in the longterm.
Around Town
Get Your Tickets for the Watertown Ed Foundation’s Dancing With the Stars
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Tickets are now available for the Watertown Education Foundation’s Dancing With the Stars fundraiser.
Around Town
Plots Still Available at the Watertown Community Gardens
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The Watertown Community Gardens has plots available, and applications are now being accepted.
Around Town
Group Looking to Create Community for People to Age in Their Own Homes
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A group looking to create a a community of people 55 and older living in private homes but sharing common facilities and having a voice in the design and operation of their neighborhood.