Business
See Which Real Estate Agents Sold the Most Properties in Watertown
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A hot real estate market in Watertown saw the top 10 agents sell more than $5 million in properties, and the top one nearly reached $20 million.
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
Around Town
Group Meeting to Discuss Noise from Airplanes from Logan Airport
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Residents can come discuss the impact of noise from airplanes over Watertown at an upcoming meeting of the Boston West Fair Skies group.
Entertainment
Watertown Singer-Songwriter Debuting her New Album This Week
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After a break of about a decade away from music, a career change and two children, Watertown’s Lisa Bastoni has recorded an album and the singer-songwriter will celebrate with a performance on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in Somerville.
Around Town
Adult Mental Health First Aid Training Course Being Offered in Watertown
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The Wayside Multi-Service Center will be putting on a number of upcoming mental health first aid trainings, including one in Watertown.
Business
International Company Moving into Redeveloped Building on Grove Street
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An international company will headquarter one of its North America divisions in Watertown.
Business
East Watertown Yoga Studio Celebrates One Year Anniversary
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Artemis Yoga celebrated its one-year anniversary in East End Watertown on Mt. Auburn Street in Coolidge Square with an open house on January 7-8, 2017. The festivities which drew a crowd of nearly 200 attendees included 2 days of free yoga classes, live music, a raffle benefiting the Watertown Boy and Girls Club, free chair massage, Green Light juice samples and delicious Dosha Bars, according to Artemis.
Real Estate
These Two Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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A townhouse and a single-family home sold in Watertown this week.
Obituaries
OBIT: Mary Saia, 90, Dedicated Mother, Enjoyed Gardening, Cooking
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Mary Rose Saia (Ambrose) of Watertown, age 90, passed away on January 18, 2017.