Entertainment
Artist Reception at Watertown Gallery for Storefront Art Projects Show
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Artists featured in latest show at Storefront Art Projects will host a reception on Thursday, Aug. 5.
Rash of Smashed Car Windows Reported Around Watertown
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Watertown Police are investigating several recent reports of vehicles that had their rear windows smashed by large rocks or objects.
Town Designing 311 System for One-Stop Place for Residents to Report Issues, Get Answers
Watertown Town Hall
The Town of Watertown plans to create a one-stop place where people can get problems addressed and have their questions answered.
Minuteman Student from Watertown Wins Award in MWRA Poster Design Contest
The poster designed by Watertown’s Ava Martin, which got an award in the MWRA Poster Contest.
Two students from Minuteman High School, including one from Watertown, won awards in the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) poster contest.
Watertown Planning for Opening of School; Looking at Masks, Testing & In-Person Classes
The beginning of the 2021-22 school year is just over a month away in Watertown, but some significant details remains uncertain due to the increased number of cases of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, particularly the Delta Variant.
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Cartoon
Small Saves Joined by New Cat Themed Cartoon by Watertown Native James DeMarco
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and had a love of cartooning. He started drawing Small Saves in 1991, which features another of his loves — hockey. Recently, DeMarco debuted a new comic strip featuring a cat named Trouble.
Election 2021
UPDATED: See Who Will be on the Watertown Town Election Ballot in November, Library Trustee Not Running
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Charlie Breitrose
(Originally posted July 28. Updated July 3o at 12:50 p.m.)
Town Clerk Janet Murphy certified the candidates for Watertown’s Town Election, to be held on Nov. 2, 2021.
ARPA
Local Data Consultant Discovers Line in Federal Law that Cost Watertown Millions in Pandemic Relief
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CivilyticsWatertown’s Jared Knowles, president of Civilytics, discovered a line in the ARPA Pandemic relief act that cost Watertown millions in aid.
A small data analysis firm discovered a five word section in the American Rescue Plan Act that cost communities such as Watertown millions in federal dollars compared to small towns in other states.
Government
Watertown State Rep. Backs Legislation Promoting Electrification of Vehicle Fleets
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State Rep. Steve Owens.
The following piece was provided by State Rep. Steve Owens’ office:
At a hearing held today by the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy, Representative Joan Meschino (D-Hull) joined colleagues and advocates to support her legislation promoting the electrification of fleets and vehicles.
Entertainment
Volunteers Wanted for First Watertown Arts Market
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The Town of Watertown is happy to support this year’s inaugural Arts Market, hosted by a coalition of arts and business organizations in Town, taking place at Arsenal Park on August 21 from 12-5 PM (rain date August 28th).
Real Estate
A Quartet of Watertown Properties Sold This Week
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Three condos and a single family home in Watertown were sold this week.
Real Estate
A Variety of Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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A dozen open houses to visit over the weekend in Watertown.