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Families Invited to Halloween Happening with Music, Crafts and More Fun
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The following announcement was provided by Debbie and Friends:
You and your family are invited to join us again this year for the FREE Halloween Happening event!
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency, See What’s Closed
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On-street parking will be prohibited during the Snow Emergency for the storm that could drop more 18 inches of snow on Watertown. Several City facilities will be closed Monday, and trash and recycling will be impacted by the storm.
2 Watertown Wrestlers Qualify for All-State Meet After Solid Div. 3 State Meet
Watertown seniors Jimmy Shrestha, left, and Fahad Khan both finished fourth in their divisions at the MIAA Div. 3 State Wrestling Championships. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
Watertown’s Jimmy Shrestha and Fahad Khan will compete with the top wrestlers from across Massachusetts after both placed fourth at the MIAA Div. 3 State Meet in Gloucester on Saturday.
City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
The future of Watertown Square will be designed in 2026 with plans for major changes to the intersection as well as the commercial district in and around the Square. (Photo by City of Watertown)
More than a year after the zoning for Watertown Square was approved, City officials are preparing to begin the creation of two detailed plans to revitalize the Watertown Square commercial area, and to redesign the intersection. The project includes changes gto the roadway and intersection, as well as building on the parking lots in the Square.
In 2nd Year, Civics Academy Will Teach Residents Even More About How Watertown’s Government Works
Watertown’s first Civics Academy drew such good reviews that in its second year it will be even longer so that participants can learn even more about how local government works and city departments function.
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Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry
City Manager Clarifies Watertown’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
Watertown Wrestler Repeats as Section Champ, Several Prepping for State Meet
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Authors & Innovators Festival Returns to Mosesian Center
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Authors & Innovators Festival is back!Our friends at Gennari Aronson are once again bringing together some of business’ top book authors, innovators, and business minds at The Mosesian Center in Watertown.
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OP-ED: Housing for All Group Seeks More Affordable Housing in Watertown Square Area Plan
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Photo by Mark Pickering
By Mark Pickering
At a recent meeting of the Housing for All Watertown group, speakers touted the group’s success in its effort to deliver “the most ambitious MBTA Communities Act plan in the state.” Now the group is shifting gears to focus on getting more affordable housing as part of the plan.
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Watertown Fire Department’s Busy Week Included Battling Blazes in a Home & on a Boat
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Watertown Firefighters put out a fire on a boat at the Newton Yacht Club on Oct. 10. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
The Watertown Fire Department had a very busy few days: helping to save a woman from a burning house, putting out a boat blaze, responding to a flipped vehicle, as well as welcoming the public at an Open House.
Sports
Watertown High School Hosting Soccer Night Oct. 26 at Victory Field
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown High School Boosters:
Mark your calendars! Watertown High School Boys Soccer is hosting Watertown Soccer Night on Saturday, October 26th, at Victory Field, and it’s going to be a fun-filled evening for the whole community.
Entertainment
Hear Ghost Stories from Around the World at the Watertown Library
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
On Tuesday, October 29, The Watertown Free Public Library’s Project Literacy invites you to enjoy a showcase of spine-chilling and supernatural stories from around the world — told by Project Literacy’s English language students and community!
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Named MIAA Coach of the Year
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Watertown Head Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue celebrates the 2023 State Championship with Raiders captains, from left, junior Adrianna Williams, senior Molly Driscoll, and senior Aislin Devaney. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Longtime Watertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue will collect another honor in December when she receives the 2023-24 MIAA Coach of the Year Award.
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Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three single-family homes and two condos were sold this week.