Entertainment
Movie Night at Watertown Church, Featuring “Moana 2”
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Watertown’s Grace Chapel invites the community to a free screening of “Moana 2,” on Friday, Aug. 22. See the announcement below.
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
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A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.”
Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below.
More Headlines
Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy
Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park
City Looking at How to Create Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop Watertown Square Parking Lots
Sports
Summer Basketball Finals: Kaos Club Wins Close Game 1
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The Papas Elite Summer Basketball League finals tipped off Monday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)
The following information was provided by Watertown Recreation:
The fourth seed Donohue’s Kaos Club takes a 1-0 series lead in the Papas Elite Championship Finals edging out the third seed Zards, 64-62 on Monday night.
Around Town
POSTPONED: Tuesday Night Talk With Police in August Features the WPD’s School Resource Officers
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(UPDATE Aug. 18, 3:25 p.m.): The Tuesday Night Talk in August has been postponed to a date that will be announced at a later time.)
Once a month, the Watertown Police Department invites the public in to learn about how the department works and what officers are doing around town. On Aug. 19, the Tuesday Night Talk features the WPD’s School Resource Officers.
Police/Fire
Four Motor Vehicles Stolen from Watertown, Dozens More Broken Into
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Watertown Police warn residents to be vigilant after four motor vehicles were stolen from town, and several other vehicle break-ins occuring over the last week.
Around Town
Watertown Group Screening Film “October 8” on Aug. 19
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The following announcement was provided by the Jewish Watertown Action Network:
The Jewish Watertown Action Network (JWAN) invites you to a screening of the film October 8, on Tuesday, August 19 that 6:30 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library.
Entertainment
Musician, Artist Will Appear at Opening of His Exhibition at Armenian Museum of America
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On Saturday, Sept. 6, the Armenian Museum of America will welcome multi-talented artist Serj Tankian. Known for performing with the band System of a Down, Tankian will appear at the opening reception for the exhibition of his artwork at the Watertown-based museum. See more information provided by the AMA below.
Around Town
Curb Installation & Sidewalk Concrete Pouring to Begin on Mt. Auburn Street
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During the week of Aug. 18-22 work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes installation of curbs and pouring of concrete for sidewalks, on the East End of town. Also, drainage work will continue. See details in the announcement sent out by the City of Watertown.
Real Estate
Three Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a two family and a townhouse in Watertown were sold this week.