Real Estate
Check Out This Week’s Watertown Open Houses
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Here are the properties that will be having open houses this week.
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.
More Headlines
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
Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Opening in June Under New Management
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The Town of Watertown, in collaboration with Live Well Watertown (LWW), is excited to announce that it has assumed management of the Watertown Farmers Market, which is generously sponsored by athenahealth.
Illegal Immigrants
LETTER: Resident Urges Support of Police’s Stand on Immigrants, Protecting All Immigrants
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Editor,
Of all the issues that are being roiled politically in this most contentious of times in all my 70 years, I believe that Immigration Detention and Deportation initiatives must be given the utmost attention and consideration. The President has stated that these are priority measures vital not only to the safety of national security, but also to the financial well-being of our national economy.
Obituaries
OBIT: Thomas ‘Tubba’ Maloney, 82, Retired Watertown Fire Capt., U.S Marine
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A Funeral Mass will be held in the Church of St. Patrick, Watertown on Monday, April 10, 2016 at 9 a.m. for Thomas F. “Tubba” Maloney.
Around Town
Learn to Clean the Up the Clutter From a Professional Organizer
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If you’ve been frustrated by all the clutter in your home or office, then check out the event at the Watertown Library with a professional orgainzer.
Around Town
Newton Firefighters Make Hefty Donation to Family of Fallen Watertown Firefighter
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The Watertown Fire Department received a visit from their friends in the Newton Fire Department this week, who came bearing a generous gift for the family of Joseph Toscano.
Arrest
Man Arrested After Pulling Knife on Police Officer During Traffic Stop
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A 38-year-old Watertown man was arrested after he allegedly pulled out a knife on police who stopped to talk to him after he was found asleep behind the wheel of a running vehicle.
Around Town
Congresswoman Clark Holding Forum on Impact of Opioids on Families
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Congresswoman Katherine Clark will hold a forum about the impact of opioids on families.