Entertainment
See Small Saves’ Word of the Day in This Week’s Cartoon
|
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.
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency, See What’s Closed
|
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.
More Headlines
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
Schools
City Council Suggesting New WHS Auditorium be Named After Former Town Manager
|
Ai3 ArchitectsA rendering of the designs for the new Watertown High School viewed from Columbia Street.
The City Council joined the people submitting suggested names for facilities at the new Watertown High School by submitting the name of the man who enabled the City of Watertown to build the new school without a tax increase.
Around Town
Library Bookmobile and Watertown Chats Visiting Lexington Gardens
|
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Watertown Chats and the Library Bookmobile are teaming up! The next Watertown Chats will be hosted at the Lexington Gardens Learning Center at 38 Philip Darch Road on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in a joint event with the Library Bookmobile!
Around Town
16 Watertown Residents Joining the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
|
The following announcement was provided by the Jimmy Fund:
Sixteen Watertown residents, along with thousands of other walkers, will participate in The Jimmy Fund Walk. The iconic annual event will unite the community to raise funds to support all forms of adult and pediatric care and research at the nation’s premier cancer center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Walk has raised more than $176 million for Dana-Farber in its 35-year history, raising a record-breaking $9.4 million in 2023.
Around Town
20 Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
|
There are tons of open houses this weekend around Watertown.
Schools
Take a Look Around the Half Completed New Watertown High School
|
Architects showed the tour the inside of the new auditorium at Watertown High School. The balcony can be seen on the left side. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
While still a mesh of steel, concrete, and wood, visitors can get an idea of what the future home of Watertown’s high schoolers will look like when it opens in 2026.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Oktoberfest, Rosh Hashana Crafts, Block Party with Bookmobile, Cancer Ride
|
This fall weekend is offering an eclectic group of activities for you Watertownians. I didn’t find any local entertainment on Friday evening, so I suggest going out and enjoying one of our restaurants. There’s a new South Indian restaurant in town, Chennai Eats, on School Street. It looks delish.
Then Saturday you might want to return your overdue books to the Watetown Bookmobile at the Longfellow Rd. Block Party, or finally get yourself a library card. Then head over to Arsenal Yards for some afternoon brews at their Oktoberfest celebration. (Don’t ask why this Octoberfest is in September.) On Sunday morning there is a group bike ride in remembrance of those who have battled cancer or for those whose loved ones lost the fight. If your family celebrates Rosh Hashana, take your kids to a holiday-themed open playground party for crafts, activities and refreshments. Head home after that to relax and appreciate the peace we have in our lovely city.
Around Town
O’some Cafe Taking Over Cafe in the Watertown Library
|
Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Free Public Library Board of Library Trustees shared the following announcement:
The Red Leaf Café will be leaving its location in the Watertown Free Public Library on September 30, 2024. Thank you to Donald Bleech for his dedicated service to this community during the past 15 years. Donald has been a fixture in our library, and he will be missed.