Around Town
Five Home Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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Three condos and two single family homes were sold this week.
Health Department Received More Than 100 Rodent Complaints, Body Work Regulations Begin
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Watertown’s Health Department has received more than 100 complaints about rodents since the beginning of the trash strike. At their meeting the Board of Health also heard about the start of the City’s body work regulations, and approved a life science company’s permit.
Construction Beginning Soon at Victory Field Oval, Courts Area
The track, tennis courts and basketball courts at Victory Field will soon close until next year while Victory Field Phase II improvements are made. The City of Watertown sent out the following information.
Man’s Quick Action Saved Life of Driver Having Medical Emergency
Watertown Police commended a 20-year-old man for helping a driver who was experiencing a medical emergency, and preventing any additional injuries and damage.
Watertown High School to Pilot App That Would Disable Student Cellphones During Class
Watertown High School students will use an app to disable cellphones during class beginning in the fall of 2025. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
Watertown High School plans to disable students’ cellphones during class using software that the school will be piloting during the 2025-26 school year. At Monday’s meeting the School Committee heard from parents who called one of the books on the recommended summer reading list “anti-Semitic.” The Committee also got more information on the changes to the Sexual and Sex-based Discrimination policy.
More Headlines
City Reminds Residents That Short-Term Rentals Are Prohibited
POSTPONED: Tuesday Night Talk With Police in August Features the WPD’s School Resource Officers
Four Motor Vehicles Stolen from Watertown, Dozens More Broken Into
Around Town
UPDATE: Extra Trash Disposal to be Allowed for Watertown Residents for One Week
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Watertown DPWResidents will soon be able to purchase a second recycling toter – the green one – for less than before.
For one week only, Watertown residents will have an opportunity to put out trash that does not fit in trash toters.
Entertainment
A Happy New Year from Small Saves
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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.
Sports
Watertown’s Semi-Pro Hockey Team Features Former Pros, College Players and Even Rec League Skaters
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Members of the Boston Gold Kings hit the ice at their home rink, John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown. The semi-pro team starts its first season on Jan. 6. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
For some, playing for the Boston Gold Kings is a second chance to keep their hockey career going, for others being on the semi-pro team based out of Watertown is the first time playing with an organized adult team, and it’s fun for all.
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One Open House in Watertown on the Last Weekend of 2023
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A townhouse in Watertown will host an open house on Saturday.
Government
New Year’s Holiday Hours for the City Departments and Trash Schedule
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Hours at city facilities, such as the Library, Senior Center and City Hall, along with trash and recycling pickup will be impacted by the New Year’s Day holiday. See the announcement from the City below.
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OBIT: Maureen Mulligan, 62, Associate Justice of Mass. Superior Court
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Maureen Mulligan
Hon. Maureen Mulligan, Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court The Honorable Maureen Mulligan, 62, of Watertown, Massachusetts and Westminster, Vermont, died early Christmas Morning, December 25, 2023, at her home in Watertown, MA, after six months of courageously confronting pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by love, warmth and peace.
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MBTA Announces New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Service
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The following information was provided by the MBTA:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that free service on all modes will be available after 8 PM on December 31 through the end of the service day to help support safe celebrations on New Year’s Eve. Full holiday service schedule information is available at mbta.com/holidays.