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Charlie Breitrose
Watertown Firefighters battled a blaze on Flint Road on Tuesday, and efforts were slowed because some hydrants in the area were not shoveled out after Monday’s storm.
A rendering of the latest proposal for Walker Pond, presented at a Community Meeting on Feb. 5, 2026. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Landscape architects presented a vision for Walker Pond, Watertown’s newest outdoor space, where visitors would have different experiences in various parts of the park on the westside of town.
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.
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.
Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.
The consultants examining the possible removal of the Watertown Dam presented their findings after studying the area near the dam over the Charles River just west of Watertown Square. The public can comment on the proposal until July 23.
The City of Watertown sent out the following information:
The milling process on Arsenal Street, which involves grinding the road surface in preparation for paving, will begin on Monday, July 22, 2024, starting from Greenough Boulevard to Forge Road.
The following announcement came from Watertown Cooperative Nursery School:
Families with young children are invited to an Open House/Open Play session at Watertown Cooperative Nursery School (WCNS). This free event will take place at the school on Tuesday, July 30 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Steam-powered cars will be on display at Gore Place on Aug. 4.
The following announcement came from Motorheads:
Steam powered automobile companies the alternative to gas powered were popular in New England in the early 1900s. Names like Waltham, Stanley, Grout, Doble, Locomobile, Skene, Whitney just to name a few.
The following announcement was provided by UMass Amerst:
Below is a list of local students who were named to the dean’s list at the University of Massachusetts Amherst for the spring 2024 semester.
It was a busy week in the local real estate market, with 14 homes sold in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by Treatment Innovations:
Local psychologist and professor, Lisa Najavits, PhD, will offer free support groups Wednesdays 530-630 p.m. at the Watertown Public Library starting July 31st. This project offers free support groups to help people in the community learn coping skills, especially for people who have suffered from trauma and/or addiction.
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.