Around Town
Discount Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic Sponsored by Animal Control, Local Vet
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Watertown Animal Control and Pet Haven Animal Hospital present: A “Wicked” low cost cat spay/neuter clinic.
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
Schools
Watertown High School Looking for New Mascot to Represent ‘Raiders’ Nickname
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After the first effort to come up with a mascot to go along with Watertown High School’s Raiders nickname stalled, school officials will once again look at the issue.
Development
Planning Board to Consider Marijuana Dispensary, Morse Street Apartments
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On Wednesday night, the Watertown Planning Board has two major agenda items – the medical marijuana dispensary proposed for Elm Street and the apartment complex on Morse Street.
Around Town
Residents Invited to Attend Armenian Genocide Commemoration at State House
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Each April for the past 32 years, members of the Armenian community along with state legislators and guests have come together at the State House to commemorate the Armenian Genocide.
Around Town
Still Time to Sign Up for the Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K Race
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The fourth annual Watertown Police Department Finish Strong 5K race will be held on April 30, and there is still time to sign up.
Buzz Off
Watertown Man Cutting Hair, Beard to Raise Money for Kids with Cancer
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On June 4, Watertown Resident Mike Scafidi will Buzz his head and beard at the 8th Annual One Mission Buzz Off to raise money to help fund programs for kids with cancer.
Around Town
Kids Can Register for Summer Vacation Garden School in Watertown
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Registration is now open for Vacation Garden School, which takes place in August at Church of the Good Shepherd.
East Branch Library
Town Council to Consider Sale of Watertown’s East Branch Library
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The long vacant East Branch Library may be sold by the town, if the Town Council approves the proposal on Tuesday night.