Around Town
More Than 20 Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Homebuyers have many, many options in Watertown this week.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
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A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.
The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Mighty Squirrel Brewing opened its new biergarten at Gore Place. (Photo from Mighty Squirrel)
There’s plenty going on in Watertown’s food and drink scene, with a new beer garden, a restaurant headed to a bigger space, and a newish restaurant getting the attention of regional media.
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
Gov. Maura Healey, right, presented Watertown High School teacher Liz Mundy with flowers and a proclamation on May 7. (Screenshot from the Watertown Public Schools’ Instagram)
Watertown High School teacher Liz Mundy received some special gifts on Thursday as part of Teacher Appreciation Week: flowers and a proclamation delivered personally by Gov. Maura Healey.
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THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
WHS Seeing More Students from Diverse Backgrounds in Advanced Classes
Student Cell Phone Ban During School Day Approved by School Committee
Around Town
Watertown Square Zoning Changes Seek to Make More Vibrant, Bike/Pedestrian Friendly Area & Meets State Housing Requirements
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Wednesday night, the City Council and Planning Board began to dig into the details of the zoning that will make the transformation of Watertown Square a reality. The zoning includes areas where City officials seek to create areas with a vibrant street front, make the area more friendly for walkers and bicyclists, promote affordable housing, and a section where multi-story residential buildings will be allowed by right to comply with the state’s MBTA Communities Law.
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City’s Health and Human Services Report to be Presented at Oct. 21 Meeting
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The City of Watertown recently released the Health and Human Services Report, and a meeting is scheduled to present it ot the public. See more information in the City’s announcement, below.
Government
Early Voting for the 2024 Election Begins on Saturday
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Registered Watertown voters can cast their ballot early on 14 days leading up to the November election. See the details provided by the Watertown City Clerk’s office.
Around Town
Steve Gross to Headline Charles River Chamber’s Fall Business Breakfast
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber invites our local business community to its highly anticipated Fall Business Breakfast presented by Needham Bank on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 7:15 to 9:00 a.m. at Newton Marriott.
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LETTER: Resident Strongly Endorses Yes on Question 4
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Hi Massachusetts Voters,
As I have said in a comment, I will be voting yes on all the ballot questions. (Watertown specimen ballots for the general election on Tuesday, November 3rd, can be found here at https://www.watertown-ma.gov/295/Specimen-Ballots). At the root of many of the ballot questions is economic fairness. However, I feel most completed to write about Question 4.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught With Stolen Car Keys, Shoplifter with Seven Warrants Arrested
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
Testimonial Dinner Planned to Honor Former Watertown High Football Coach John Barbati
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Sportscaster Mike Lynch to Emcee Nov. 26th Event — Open to the Watertown Community
The following announcement was provided by the organizers of the testimonial dinner:
Watertown High School alums and community members announced plans for a testimonial dinner in honor of former football coach John Barbati. The event, hosted by renowned Boston sportscaster Mike Lynch, takes-place on Tuesday, November 26 at the Watertown Sons of Italy.