Around Town
More Than a Dozen Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A baker’s dozen of homes were sold this week in Watertown, including one, two, three, and four family homes.
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.
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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
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Chief Announces 2 Promotions
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The Watertown Police announced the promotion of Kenneth Swift and Mark Leitner. Pictured left to right: Captain Delaney, Sgt. Leitner, Chief Hanrahan, Lt. Swift and Captain Unsworth. (Courtesy of Watertown Police)
Two members of the Watertown Police Department have been promoted. See Police Chief Justin Hanrahan’s announcement.
Entertainment
Small Saves Faces the Music in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Around Town
DCR Hosting Public Meeting About Future of Watertown Dam
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.
The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, will share its plans for studying the options for the future of Watertown Dam.
Around Town
City Seeks Artists to Create Mural about Armenian Artist from Watertown
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The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:
The Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee seeks mural artists to submit qualifications to develop a proposal and install a mural along the Watertown Cambridge Greenway under Grove Street.
Around Town
Watertown Company Hosting Public Pop-Up Market with Food Trucks, Artisans & Activities
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A pop-up market will be hosted by Addgene at the Linx Building in Watertown. (Courtesy of Boylston Properties)
The public is invited to attend a pop-up market with artisans, food, and family activities.
Police/Fire
Police Get Public’s Help ID’ing Driver Who Damaged Watertown Restaurant
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The red pickup that struck Jana Grill on Galen Street. The photo was released by Watertown Police.
Watertown Police have received help identifying the vehicle who slammed into the side of Jana Grill on Galen Street. The restaurant has closed temporarily due to the damage from the incident.
Business
Chamber’s July Events Includes Coffee Connect in Watertown
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The Charles River Regional Chamber has plenty going on in July, including hosting a networking event at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards. See more information provided by the Chamber.