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Section of Greenough Boulevard Will Reopen to Traffic

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A screenshot of a Google Map showing the section of Greenough Boulevard that will reopen after being closed by the DCR for recreation use. It stretches from North Beacon Street to Arsenal Street.

The following announcement was provided by the Department of Conservation and Recreation:

Beginning on Monday, August 19, 2024, at 7 a.m. and continuing until Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 7 p.m. the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will reopen Greenough Boulevard from Arsenal Street to N. Beacon Street in the City of Watertown to alleviate traffic from roadwork on Arsenal Street.

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City Manager Clarifies City’s Role in Dispute Between Day Care and Boys & Girls Club

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Watertown City Manager George Proakis.

[UPDATED: The story was updated on Aug. 15 at 8 a.m. about the status of the building permit.]

City Manager George Proakis weighed in on the City of Watertown’s role in the ongoing strife between First Path Day Care Center and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club over the space leased to the daycare provider. He said he was limited in how much he could say because First Path has ongoing suits against the City.

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Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals Begin Tonight!

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The finals of the Watertown Summer Basketball League begin Tuesday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)

The Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals will feature two teams of former college basketball players. The best-of-three series begins Tuesday night at the court outside the Watertown Boys & Girls Club at Saltonstall Park.