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One Watertown Property was Sold This Week
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A condo was sold this week in Watertown.
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.
More Headlines
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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LETTER: Walker Pond is an Opportunity to Embrace Nature
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Photo by Leo MartinWalker’s Pond, on the Westside of Watertown.
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
Thoughts on Walker Pond
Schools
Rockland Trust Offering Renewable Scholarships
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The following announcement was provided by Rockland Trust:
Rockland Trust is pleased to announce the launch of its 20th Annual Scholarship Program, which is open to students who are enrolling in a part-time or full-time post-secondary studies for the first time at an accredited two or four-year college, university, or vocational-technical school for the entire upcoming academic year (2024-2025). Rockland Trust will award up to 16 $3,000 renewable scholarships this year. Applications are available online at RocklandTrust.com/Scholarship.
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Small Saves Meets the New Goalie in Town 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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Library Chooses Best Selling Author’s Title for One Book, One Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
This year, the Watertown Free Public Library’s One Book, One Watertown selection invites us to consider what happens when we reject hostility and dread to embrace compassion and curiosity. Our Missing Hearts by bestselling author Celeste Ng is a poignant tale of family survival, and a powerful refusal to abandon hope.
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Watertown Yoga Studio Offering Free Classes at Open House
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Artemis Yoga in East Watertown will host free classes on Jan. 27, 2024. (Courtesy of Artemis Yoga)
The following announcement was provided by Artemis Yoga:
Artemis Yoga is inviting the local community to an Open House on Saturday afternoon, January 27th from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at their east end location in Watertown. With an afternoon of FREE classes, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover Artemis Yoga, a local independent yoga center that just celebrated its 8-year anniversary, having opened its doors at 639 Mt. Auburn St. in 2015.
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Three Open Houses Over the Weekend in Watertown
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Three properties are hosting open houses this weekend.
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Unity Breakfast Honors Refugee Support Group, Local Activists During 2024 MLK Day Event
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A group that provides support to refugees, a resident who created a group for LGBTQ+ people, and longtime social activists were honored during the 2024 Watertown Unity Breakfast.