Environment
Former EPA Official Speaking at Charles River Watershed Assoc.’s Annual Meeting
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On Wednesday, March 22—World Water Day—Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) will hold its 51st Annual Meeting at the Boston Marriott Newton.
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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Boys Basketball
Raiders Rock the Gym – and the Rim – in Tourney Win Over North Reading
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Watertown High School’s boys basketball team got a dose of revenge against North Reading Friday night, with a rim-rocking dunk to put an exclamation point on the 64-39 North Section quarterfinal win.
Around Town
Sign Up for the 4th Annual Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K
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The Watertown Police Department will host their fourth annual 5K road race and walk in April, and you can sign up now.
Arthur Unobskey
First Superintendent Finalist Answers Questions from Public, School Committee
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Superintendent finalist Arthur Unobskey said he likes the atmosphere of the Watertown Schools, and if he were appointed head of schools he would stress transparency, communication, collaboration between teachers and staff, and wants to use data to improve how to best teach students.
Government
Developers Will Pay More for Shuttle, TMA When They Move Forward
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The $30,000 pledged by developers toward Watertown’s Transportation Management Association is just the start of the funding, said Assistant Town Manger Steve Magoon.
Hosmer School
UPDATE: Hearing Planned for Project to Improve Streets Around Hosmer School
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Note: The meeting originally scheduled for March 15 has been postponed to April 5.
A Design Public Hearing will be held by MassDOT to discuss the proposed improvements project under the “Safe Routes to School” program for the Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA, state officials announced.
Real Estate
10 Properties Having Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Here are the properties around Watertown you can visit this weekend.
Environment
Removal of Trees in Watertown by Cambridge Has Been Halted
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The removal of trees in Watertown by the City of Cambridge has been stopped, and more assessment will be done before any others are removed.