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Take A Tour of the East End During the Thursday’s Walk N Talk
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Take a stroll around Watertown’s East End and meet some of the people behind the businesses that make the area so interesting.
Wage Increases, Bonuses Proposed for Staff of Extended Day Program
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The Extended Day program run at Watertown’s elementary schools serves 400 students, but officials have struggled to find and keep staff to run the after-school program.
Watertown Police Seek ID of Driver of Car in Hit-and-Run Involving Dog
Police seek help identifying the driver of a car that was in a hit and run incident in Watertown involving a dog that occurred last week just down the street from Cunniff School. The Watertown Police Department provided the following information on its social media:
Vendors & Sponsors Can Register for the 2024 Faire on the Square
Watertown’s biggest celebration returns for its 25th year in September, and vendors and sponsors can sign up now.
July 23 is Deadline to Comment on Possible Watertown Dam Removal
Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.
The consultants examining the possible removal of the Watertown Dam presented their findings after studying the area near the dam over the Charles River just west of Watertown Square. The public can comment on the proposal until July 23.
More Headlines
Dozens of Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at UMass Amherst
2 Watertown Field Hockey Players Take Part in National Junior Championships, One Named to Junior Olympics Team
Police Log: Man Arrested After Pulling Knife, Shoplifter Caught Taking Sneakers
Around Town
OBIT: Robert Weeden, 83, Vietnam Veteran, Longtime Volunteer, Worked at Polaroid
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Robert Weeden
Robert J Weeden of Watertown passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, from a brief illness at the age of 83. He was born in September 13,1940 to Robert E. and Olga M. Weeden of Watertown. Beloved husband of the late Linda E. Weeden. Father to Paul Weeden and wife, Julie of Watertown and Erik Weeden and wife Lynn of Hopedale. Grandfather to Tage Weeden and Davin Weeden of Watertown along with Jenna Weeden and Ashley Weeden of Hopedale.
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LETTER: Watertown Cares, Has Responded to City, State & National Needs
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Dear Editor,
It is disconcerting to me, as the city moves forward in implementing the Watertown Square Conceptual Plan, is the constant “we need housing.” We know that none of the people clamoring for housing are homeless. However, there is nothing wrong with being altruistic and wanting to help others.
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Road Surface on Arsenal Street to be Milled Starting This Week
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The City of Watertown sent out the following information:
The milling process on Arsenal Street, which involves grinding the road surface in preparation for paving, will begin on Monday, July 22, 2024, starting from Greenough Boulevard to Forge Road.
Schools
Watertown Cooperative Nursery School Hosting Open Play & Open House
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The following announcement came from Watertown Cooperative Nursery School:
Families with young children are invited to an Open House/Open Play session at Watertown Cooperative Nursery School (WCNS). This free event will take place at the school on Tuesday, July 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Entertainment
Steam-Powered Car Show Coming to Gore Place
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Steam-powered cars will be on display at Gore Place on Aug. 4.
The following announcement came from Motorheads:
Steam powered automobile companies the alternative to gas powered were popular in New England in the early 1900s. Names like Waltham, Stanley, Grout, Doble, Locomobile, Skene, Whitney just to name a few.
Around Town
More Than a Dozen Home Sales This Week in Watertown
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It was a busy week in the local real estate market, with 14 homes sold in Watertown.
Around Town
New Free Mental Health Support Group Starting in Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by Treatment Innovations:
Local psychologist and professor, Lisa Najavits, PhD, will offer free support groups Wednesdays 530-630 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library starting July 31st. This project offers free support groups to help people in the community learn coping skills, especially for people who have suffered from trauma and/or addiction.