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Five Properties Around Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Four condos and a two-family house in Watertown were sold this week.
New Policy for Lights at City Fields and Courts Approved by City Council
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A new policy was approved for lights at Watertown’s Recreation facilities, including Saltonstall Park, home to the Papas Elite Summer Basketball League. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
A new policy for controlling lights at Recreation Department-run fields and courts was approved by the City Council on Aug. 12, despite some confusion coming out of the Committee meeting on the issue.
Watertown to Request Residential Tax Relief from State Legislature
The City of Watertown will request permanent tax relief for residential property owners by sending a Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature for approval.
Tuesday Night Talk With Police in August Features the WPD’s School Resource Officers
Once a month, the Watertown Police Department invites the public in to learn about how the department works and what officers are doing around town. On Aug. 19, the Tuesday Night Talk features the WPD’s School Resource Officers.
WHS Changes Policies on Dress Code, Cellphone Use; School Committee Discusses Policy for Reporting Harassment
The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
When the 2025-26 School Year begins in September, Watertown High School students will have a new dress code, rules on using their cellphones, and fewer days to add or drop a class. The School Committee also discussed the sex-based harassment reporting policy, and heard about individualized instruction for math and literacy, and district policy changes.
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Watertown City Councilor Taking Job with City of Waltham
Police Log: Men Caught Slashing Tires, Employee Arrested for Trying to Use Manager’s Credit Cards
Residents Walk Around Walker Pond, Meeting on Aug. 14 Will Gather Input on Future of Site
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Date for Next Meeting on Watertown Square Area Design Announced
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Square Area Plan project team invites you to attend our next Public Meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024, beginning 6:30 PM at 64 Pleasant St, Watertown, MA 02472.
Police/Fire
Three Men Indicted for Running Prostitution Ring in Mass. and Virginia, Including Watertown
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The following announcement came from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts:
Three individuals previously arrested and charged in November 2023 in connection with operating sophisticated high-end brothels in greater Boston and eastern Virginia have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston, Mass.
Entertainment
See What Small Saves Does on a Snow Day in This Week’s Comic
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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.
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Hear How Watertown is Tackling the Growing Problem of Hunger at a Live Roundtable Discussion
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After the ceiling collapsed in the church that hosts the Watertown Food Pantry, pickup was moved outside for several weeks. (Photo by Kathy Cunningham)
A lack of food has long been a problem for some Watertown residents, but the number of people worried about going hungry increased during the Pandemic and the numbers have only declined slightly in the past few years. On Feb. 12, Watertown News and Watertown Cable Access Television will host a live discussion with some of the people working on the problem of food insecurity in town.
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Retiring Board of Health Member Honored by Council, New Member Appointed
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GradientDr. Barbara Beck.
The City Council recently honored Watertown Board of Health board member Barbara Beck for her 28 years of service.
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Watertown Community Foundation Offering Youth Sports League Grants
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
On February 1, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) opened the 2024 application process to provide financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can play a league sport, regardless of ability to play. Applications for Youth Sports Leagues will be accepted until February 28, 2024
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A Pair of Homes Hosting Open Houses Around Watertown
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Check out the properties hosting homebuyers around town.