Entertainment
Folk Trio Performing in Watertown as Part of the Tremedal Concerts
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A folk trio that has been performing together for three decades will perform at the Tremedal Concerts series in Watertown.
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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Real Estate
Nine Properties to Check Out Around Watertown This Weekend
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Here are this week’s Watertown open houses.
Real Estate
See the Five Properties that Sold This Week in Watertown
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Two condos and two halves of two-family homes sold this week in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Fallen Watertown Firefighter, Husband and Father of 5 Mourned by Friends
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Friday morning, Watertown lost a great father, a talented cook and an excellent firefighter when a 21-year veteran of the Watertown Fire Department collapsed at a fire and died later at the hospital.
Fire
Firefighter Dies Fighting a 2 Alarm Fire in East Watertown
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A Watertown firefighter died after collapsing while fighting a two alarm fire on Merrrield Avenue Friday morning.
Eversource
Pickup Truck Knocks Down Utility Pole, Knocks Out Power to Hundreds
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A pickup truck swerved off a West Watertown road and struck a utility pole, knocking out power to nearly 200 in the area.
Charity
Ed Walsh Foundation Hosting Fundraiser to Put More Books in Schools
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The Ed Wash Foundation, in memory of the fallen Boston firefighter and Watertown native, will host a Spring Fundraiser on March 24 featuring music, food and raffles.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught in Drug Sting, Road Rage Incident and Counterfeit Bills
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.