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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.
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.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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.
The following release came from the United States Department of Justice:
A Nigerian man, formerly of Massachusetts, pleaded guilty today to his role in separate schemes to launder criminal proceeds from fraud and obtaining a United States passport through false statements.
Multiple properties will host open houses this weekend in Watertown.
Dear City Councilors and Planning Board:
The Charles River Regional Chamber enthusiastically supports the Watertown Square Area Plan.
City of WatertownOne of two historic paintings in Watertown’s City Hall being cleaned using funds from the Community Preservation Act.
By Joyce Kelly
As we have reported, the geographical paintings that usually flank the foyer at the main entrance to City Hall are currently in the studio of conservator Louise Orsini being refurbished.
Greg Reibman, president of the Charles River Regional Chamber.
The following announcement was provided by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership:
Each year MHP honors individuals and communities for their hard work and unwavering commitment to supporting and furthering affordable housing. President and CEO of the Charles River Regional Chamber Greg Reibman has been selected as one of four recipients of this year’s Housing Hero award. MHP will present the award on day 2 of its Housing Institute training conference on Thursday, June 13 in Worcester.
Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
Learn about food and utility resources available in Watertown while your child listens to a story at the Watertown Library.
A winning Powerball ticket sold in Watertown has a prize of $1 million, but it has not been claimed and will expire in a few weeks.
The Watertown Police Department is having a contest to name its new comfort dog. (Courtesy of Watertown Police)
The Watertown Police welcomed a new have a new addition to the department of the four-legged variety, and they are seeking help naming him. See the welcome announcement below.