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LETTER: A Plan to Spur Affordable Housing in Watertown Square
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Throughout the Watertown Square planning process, one concern was raised above all others: the urgent need for more affordable housing.
Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies
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Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban will last just two months in 2026, from Jan. 1 to March 1, after the City Council approved a temporary change in the overnight parking regulations. In addition, they approved a sharp increase in fines for cars left on the road during a snow emergency.
Police Log: Anti-Israel Flyers Found, Nonprofit Loses $30K in Wire Fraud Scam
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Welcomes Boston Dance Theater as Company-in-Residence
Boston Dance Theater joins the Mosesian Center for the Arts as a company-in-residence. (Photo by Sean Pfeiffer)
Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts will welcome a new company-in-residence, with the addition of Boston Dance Theater. See more information in the announcement from the MCA, below.
City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January
Steve Magoon
After more than 17 years leading Watertown’s economic development and planning efforts, Steve Magoon will be retiring from the City of Watertown at the end of January.
More Headlines
Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
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Mt. Auburn St. Project: Drainage Installation Work Starting This Week
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Drainage installation begins this week as part of the reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Newport Construction has begun preparing for drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street, with work set to begin on October 2, 2024. The project will start at the Cambridge line near 805 and 821 Mount Auburn St. and progress towards the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street.
Schools
St. Stephen’s Armenian School Hosting 40th Anniversary Gala
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The following information came from St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School:
St. Stephen’s Armenian Elementary School (SSAES) will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a gala on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Entertainment
City Will Host the Merry Mingle at the Commander’s Mansion
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Merry Mingle is being held on Sunday, December 1, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion (440 Talcott Avenue). Formerly the Whoville Jubilee, this event will feature many of the same beloved traditions while also being expanded to celebrate the diversity of our community!
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Changes at the Watertown Farmers Market: New Hours New Layout
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Vendors set up under the trees in the lower section of Saltonstall Park for the 2024 Watertown Farmers Market. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown Farmers Market announced a new closing time and a new layout for the month of October 2024.
Business
Belle’s Burgers Takes Over Wild Willy’s Spot in Watertown
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Belle’s Burgers announces it will take over the Wild Willy’s location in Watertown. (Photo from Belle’s Burgers’ Facebook page)
A favorite spot for burgers in Watertown will continue to be a burger joint, but will have a new brand.
Sports
Registration Open for Watertown Youth Basketball, Closes on Oct. 5
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Youth Baskebtall:
Football and soccer season are in full swing, which means that basketball season is just around the corner. Watertown Youth Basketball offers two programs for girls and boys in Grades 4-8. Players of all skill levels are welcome to learn more at our website. Registration for both programs is open, and closes on October 5.
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Watertown Seniors Enjoy Food, Fun at Rotary’s Cookout; Club Has More Events in the Planning
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The Rotary Club of Watertown served up hundreds of older residents at the 2024 Senior Citizen Cook Out. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Hundreds of older Watertown residents came together on a recent Sunday for an afternoon of food, entertainment, a raffle and more at the Rotary Club’s Senior Citizen Cook Out.