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LETTER: Charles River Chamber Supports Watertown Square Plan
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Dear City Councilors and Planning Board:
The Charles River Regional Chamber enthusiastically supports the Watertown Square Area Plan.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
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After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 6 p.m.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
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.
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Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
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Progress in Restoration of Historic Paintings from Watertown City Hall
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City of WatertownOne of two historic paintings in Watertown’s City Hall being cleaned using funds from the Community Preservation Act.
By Joyce Kelly
As we have reported, the geographical paintings that usually flank the foyer at the main entrance to City Hall are currently in the studio of conservator Louise Orsini being refurbished.
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Chamber President Receives Housing Hero Award
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Greg Reibman, president of the Charles River Regional Chamber.
The following announcement was provided by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership:
Each year MHP honors individuals and communities for their hard work and unwavering commitment to supporting and furthering affordable housing. President and CEO of the Charles River Regional Chamber Greg Reibman has been selected as one of four recipients of this year’s Housing Hero award. MHP will present the award on day 2 of its Housing Institute training conference on Thursday, June 13 in Worcester.
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Reading & Resources: Stories for Kids, Info on Food & Utility Assistance
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Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
Learn about food and utility resources available in Watertown while your child listens to a story at the Watertown Library.
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Unclaimed Winning Lottery Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold in Watertown Expires Soon
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A winning Powerball ticket sold in Watertown has a prize of $1 million, but it has not been claimed and will expire in a few weeks.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Welcome New Furry Friend to the Force
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The Watertown Police Department is having a contest to name its new comfort dog. (Courtesy of Watertown Police)
The Watertown Police welcomed a new have a new addition to the department of the four-legged variety, and they are seeking help naming him. See the welcome announcement below.
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Watertown Square Hearing to Continue Thursday, Kids Space Available
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The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The Joint Hearing to discuss the Watertown Square Area Plan will continue on June 27, 2024 at 6pm in the Watertown Middle School Auditorium at 68 Waverley Avenue in Watertown. This is a continuation of the Joint Hearing held on June 13 in the same location.
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100 Attend Senior Center’s Birthday Party, Also Learn About Free Ride Program & Make Cards
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About 100 people turned up to celebrate the Watertown Senior Center’s birthday. One room featured a DJ and games. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two rooms were packed for a celebration of 31 years of the Watertown Senior Center on June 20.