Around Town
Four Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Open houses will be held at three condos and a two-family house in Watertown.
Four Motor Vehicles Stolen from Watertown, Dozens More Broken Into
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Watertown Police warn residents to be vigilant after four motor vehicles were stolen from town, and several other vehicle break-ins occuring over the last week.
New Policy for Lights at City Fields and Courts Approved by City Council
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.
More Headlines
WHS Changes Policies on Dress Code, Cellphone Use; School Committee Discusses Policy for Reporting Harassment
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
Around Town
Christmas Trees Can be Dropped Off at Recycling Center
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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
Entertainment
Closing Reception for Watertown’s Edible Plants Project, Opening Soon at New Location
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Edible Plants, Watertown’ a long-term interdisciplinary project that promotes awareness of our local environment through visual art and writing, will have a closing reception on Jan. 13, and will open at a new location on Jan. 26.
Around Town
Local Builder Helps Historical Society Repair One of Watertown’s Oldest Houses
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseThe Edmund Fowle House during a Treaty Day celebration.
Submitted by Joyce Kelly & Marilynne Roach, Historical Society of Watertown
In November 2022 Patrick Mulroy, builder, remodeler, historic preservationist, and owner of ReModern Builders, contacted the Historical Society. Recently moved to Church Street in Watertown and wishing to become personally and professionally involved in the community, he offered us a donation of skilled labor from his carpenters.
Around Town
KinderCare Opens New Learning Center in Watertown
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Inside a classroom at the KinderCare Learning Center at Arsenal Yards. (Courtesy of KinderCare)
The following announcement was provided by the KinderCare:
KinderCare Learning Centers is excited to announce the opening of a new child care center in Watertown. Arsenal Yards KinderCare is located at 501 Arsenal Street.
Government
Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Input Through Online Gun Survey
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Wikimedia Commons / ChensiyuanMassachusetts State House.
With the Massachusetts State Senate State to soon be taking up legislation on guns and firearms, Sen. Will Brownsberger seeks input via an online survey.
Around Town
Residential Snow Shoveling Requirement Approved by Council
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Watertown residents will be required to clear snow and ice from sidewalks in front of their homes within 24 hours of the end of a storm after the City Council passed the amendment to the City’s Snow and Ice Removal Ordinance. Under the new rules, residents face a fine for repeatedly not clearing sidewalks, but those will not be levied during the current winter.
Government
Watertown Health Department Moving to New Location
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As part of a plan to reorganize Watertown’s municipal departments, the Health Department will be moving out of City Hall.