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Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced he will retire after nearly three decades in the position and over 40 years working for the Town.
After nearly three decades leading Watertown’s government, Town Manager Michael Driscoll told the Town Council Tuesday night that he soon will be retiring.
Anaïs MarkwoodThe first Watertown Arts Market will take place in August. Organizers hope it will be similar to the Watertown Farmers Market, shown above.
Watertown’s first Arts Market will take place in August, and organizers are looking for artists, sponsors and volunteers.
The Watertown High School baseball team made the most of the return of the MIAA tournaments, winning twice before losing in the North Div. 3 quarterfinals.
Watertown TMAA shuttle will start serving Pleasant Street in Watertown in the fall of 2021.
Residents of the Westside of Watertown will have a new public transportation option in September when the Pleasant Street Shuttle launches.
Buttermilk & BourbonCelebrity Chef Jason Santos will open his second location of Buttermilk & Bourbon at Arsenal Yards. The menu includes buttermilk fried chicken.
The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Boylston Properties and Wilder proudly announced that they’ve leased 3,000 square feet at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards to local celebrity chef and restaurateur, Jason Santos.
Charlie BreitroseMBTA Bus. The following information was provided by the MBTA:
Share Your Input with the Bus Network Redesign Travel Survey!
We’d like to announce a new survey that will help us better understand what you need from the bus network. We want to create a better and more equitable bus network—to do that, we need your input:
Does the MBTA take you where you need or want to go? When you need to get somewhere, is riding the MBTA a good option for you?
You can provide your input into the future of the MBTA bus network by taking our survey at mbta.com/bnrdsurvey. To use the interactive features, please use a desktop or laptop computer.
This survey has some features that may not be accessible to those using assistive technology, mobile devices, or tablets. A text-based version is available here. You can also call 1-857-366-1871 to take the survey over the phone.
The following announcement came from Families First:
Chosen from a total of 590 applicants during a competitive review process, Families First will receive a $100,00 grant over the course of two years through Cummings Foundation’s $25 Million Grant Program.
Anthony Basile died at the age of 102. He was a decorated veteran of World War II.
A life-long Watertown resident who earned a Bronze Star and a French Legion of Honor for his service in World War II died and made it over the age of 100 died recently.
BB&NA planning document showing the design for the athletic field to be built by Buckingham, Browne & Nichols School on Grove Street. The project has met resistance from residents who oppose using artificial turf on the fields.
After receiving many letters and comments opposing the installation of artificial turf at a new athletic complex being proposed by Buckingham Browne & Nichols School, the Planning Board grudgingly approved the project. The decision was made with strong objections by members of the board and after efforts to delay the vote proved unsuccessful.
Watertown Town Hall
Town Hall Will Reopen to the public on Monday, June 21, 2021, Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced.
The following announcement was provided by Revels:
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with a Music-Filled Revels Cruise to Boston Light with David Coffin, Ron Reid and the SunSteel Quartet, and Special Guests, Sunday, June 20, from 4:30 -7:00PM
Alexandria Real Estate EquitiesAn overhead view of the Arsenal on the Charles complex, with the new buildings proposed by Alexandria Real Estate Equities shown in blueish-grey. Arsenal Street runs along the top of the map, and North Beacon Street is the road the curves toward the bottom.
Alexandria Real Estate Equities discussed their master plan for the Arsenal on the Charles complex at last Wednesday’s Planning Board meeting. The group will continue the discussion at a special Planning Board meeting on Monday, June 14.