Around Town
CatholicTV Show ‘The Lens’ Focuses on Refugees, Airs Monday
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On Monday, February 6 at 9 p.m., Watertown-based CatholicTV will broadcast a special episode of The Lens focused on refugees, the network announced.
Unwanted Surprises Drive Up Cost of Renovation of the City’s Parker Annex Building
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The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
City officials have learned what it’s like to renovate a 100+ year old building, and the unwanted surprises that come with it. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a $373,000 budget transfer to cover the cost of unexpected additional repairs, as well as to insulate the Parker Annex.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
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.
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Real Estate
See the Two Watertown Properties That Sold This Week
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A condo and a Cape sold this week in Watertown.
Cable Access
Watertown Man Celebrates 25 Years Producing ‘Drawing With Fred’ on Cable
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Since 1992 Watertown resident, Fred M. Grandinetti, has been the producer, writer and host of the award winning cable access series Drawing With Fred, the producer said.
Around Town
Boys and Girls Can Join Cops and Rec Indoor Soccer Program
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The Watertown Police Department and the Recreation Department team up to put on the Cops and Rec Futsal program for middle school girls and boys, the Recreation Department announced.
Government
Trees Growing Over Cambridge Water Pipe Through Town Will be Removed
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Unbeknownst to many in Watertown, 20 foot wide piece of land stretching from one end of town to the other is actually owned by the City of Cambridge, and that area has become a source of confusion and controversy now that Cambridge announced the removal of trees on the land that sits above a large water pipe.
Government
Two Opportunities to Speak with State Rep. Hecht in February
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Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown the week of February 13.
Real Estate
A Handful of Open Houses in Watertown This Super Bowl Weekend
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There are several open houses around Watertown to check out this weekend.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught Speeding in Stolen Car, Fire Burns Palette
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.