Sports
WHS Sports: Wrestlers Enjoying Successful Season, Runner Wins at Coaches Meet
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Watertown High School’s wrestling team has had a renaissance this season, winning 19 meets and counting.
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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City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
Entertainment
Watertown Mall Hosting Valentines Event With Watertown Family Network
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Share Your Love with the Watertown Family Network at the Watertown Mall on Wednesday, February 8 at 11 a.m.!
Business
Watertown-Belmont Chamber Leaving Office, Space Up for Lease
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After 12 years of sharing the space with the H&K Insurance Agency and Mavor Chiropractic, the Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce has decided to vacate their space in the two-story office building on 182 Main Street, according to the building owners.
Government
Councilors Give 2 Applicants for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Different Messages
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Two groups looking to set up medical marijuana dispensaries in Watertown made their cases Tuesday night, and one took a step toward being approved.
Sports
Watertown’s Kennedy Named National Field Hockey Athlete of the Year
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Kourtney Kennedy had already enjoyed a successful senior season, winning a state championship and collecting many accolades, and now she has received an honor never given to any field hockey player from Watertown, or even Massachusetts – National Athlete of the Year.
Business
Belmont Savings Gives Gift to Watertown Eduction Foundation During Spelling Bee
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Belmont Savings Bank presented the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) with a $2,750 check during the annual Town Wide Spelling Bee, the bank announced.
Entertainment
Watertown Chef to be Featured on Food Network Show This Week
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A Watertown chef showed off his cooking abilities on a Food Network show focusing on food to eat while watching football – just in time for the Super Bowl!
Around Town
See What’s Going on at the Watertown Senior Center in February
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There is plenty going on at the Watertown Senior Center this month, including a Valentine’s Party, info on health issues, and other activities.