Police/Fire
Middlesex Sheriff Introduces Citizens Academy for Developmentaly Disabled
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Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is pleased to announce a new initiative aimed at engaging local residents with developmental disabilities.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
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A group of Hosmer Elementary School students met at Casey Park on Fridays this Spring to form a Bike Bus and ride to school. (Contributed Photo)
During the spring, a group of students and their families rode their bicycles from the Southside to Hosmer Elementary School, forming what became known as the Bike Bus.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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?
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Government
MBTA Officials Discuss Ways to Improve the 70 Bus, Other Transporation
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The MBTA may change to bus routes in Watertown, adding new routes and improving all routes by making changes to fare collection, but all these moves will take some time.
Weather
Watertown Expected to Get a Few Inches of Snow on Friday, Saturday
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An early spring snowstorm will hit the Boston area Friday afternoon through Saturday and Watertown will get a few inches.
Business
Grand Opening for New Dunkin’ Donuts on Arsenal Street Coming Soon
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Watertown’s newest Dunkin’ Donuts location will celebrate with a grand opening on Saturday, April 1 with a local radio station, games and prizes.
Government
Group Behind Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary Pulls Application
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The group seeking to open a medical marijuana dispensary on Arlington Street told Watertown officials that they will not go forward with their application.
Sports
Watertown Hockey Player Named to Shriners All-Stars, Playing Sunday
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March has been a big month for Jonna Kennedy. First the Watertown High School junior was named to the USA Field Hockey’s U-17 team going to Ireland and now she has been named to the Shriners All-Star Game for her play in ice hockey.
Charity
Public Can Help With Watertown Rotary Service Projects for Troops, Hungry Children
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The Rotary Club of Watertown invites the public to join them at two community service projects, one in May and one that is ongoing.
Government
Split Town Council Won’t Stand in Way of Medical Marijuana Dispensary
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A proposed medical marijuana dispensary in East Watertown cleared a major hurdle Tuesday night when the Town Council voted 6-3 to approve a “Letter of Non-Opposition” for the application.