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New Signage for Paintings in City Hall Provides a Historical Perspective

By Charlie Breitrose | 6 hours ago

The historic paintings in Watertown City Hall now have signs with information about the town’s history. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The entry lobby in City Hall is beginning to look like a room at the Museum of Fine Arts, with the addition of signs to accompany the recently restored historical paintings of Watertown.

WHS Sports: Wrestler Reaches 100 Wins; Girls Basketball & Boys Hockey in Tourney Play

Watertown senior Jimmy Strestha claimed his 100th career win at the All-State Meet in Springfield. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)

A pair of Watertown wrestlers faced the Bay State’s best in the All-State Meet in Springfield on Sunday, and one picked up a milestone win.

Police Log: Man Arrested for Causing Disturbance at Restaurant, Police Locate Man Wanted on 3 Warrants

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

City Relaxing Sidewalk Shoveling Rules After Blizzard, Keeping Parking Ban in Place

Snow banks left from plowing and shoveling after the blizzard of Feb. 22 and 23. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The City of Watertown will give residents a break from the sidewalk snow shoveling rules after the blizzard of Jan. 22 and 23 dumped around 15 inches of snow on top of snow remaining from the storm in January. But the overnight parking ban — scheduled to end on Feb. 28 — will be in place until further notice. This winter’s storms have already sapped Watertown’s snow and ice fund for the winter, so the Council approved additional dollars to be spent on snow removal.

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Watertown Library Will Host Eclipse Viewing Party & Free “Space Week” Events

By Guest Writer | March 26, 2024

The Watertown Library announced a series of events leading up to the April 8th solar eclipse. The following information was provided by the Library:

April 1–8 is Space Week at the Watertown Free Public Library! Are you ready for the solar eclipse? Yes or no, you are invited to discover fun and educational library events, for all ages, in the first week of April. After learning all about space, join WFPL staff as we safely watch the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8th in Saltonstall Park!

Sports

Players & Buddies Wanted for Watertown Challenger Baseball

By Guest Writer | March 26, 2024

The players and buddies in the Watertown Challenger Baseball program, which is for players with physical and mental challenges. (Photo courtesy of Watertown Challenger Baseball).

The following announcement was provided by Watertown Challenger Baseball:

Registration is officially open for the 2024 Challenger baseball season.

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Registration Open for Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy

By Guest Writer | March 26, 2024

Photo by Charlie BreitroseA cadet in the Middlesex Youth Public Safety Academy uses the fire hose as at Saltonstall Park.

The following announcement was provided by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office:

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is pleased to announce registration for the 2024 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) is now open.

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OP-ED: Democracy Dismantled, One Poll and Survey at a Time

By Guest Writer | March 26, 2024

A continuation of “When Bad Ideas Happen to Good Neighbors”

By Linda ScottWatertown Resident

A news article just came out on March 17, 2024 in a real estate publication, Banker and Tradesman.

Watertown is famous! Here’s why:

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Developer of Galen Street Life Science Building Hopeful of Filling Space as Industry Improves

By Charlie Breitrose | March 25, 2024

Elkus Manfredi ArchitectsAn illustration of the view of the life sciences building at 66 Galen St. from Water Street

One of Watertown’s newest life science buildings remains unoccupied, but the developer of the building south of the Charles River believes the trends are looking better in the industry and hopes to have tenants in the near future.

Government

Councilor Emily Izzo Announces Date of Annual Public Meeting

By Charlie Breitrose | March 25, 2024

Emily Izzo, District D City Councilor.

All City Councilors hold an annual meeting to meet with the public, and District D City Councilor Emily Izzo announced the date of her meeting. See info below.

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40th Annual Run of the Charles Coming in April, Register to Participate or Volunteer

By Guest Writer | March 25, 2024

The Charles River Watershed Association announced that the Run of the Charles, Boston’s Premier Paddling Event, will be held Saturday, April 27, 2024. The CRWA provided the following information.

Schools

Familiar Face Returning to Watertown to Lead Effort to Create Universal PreK Program

By Guest Writer | March 24, 2024

Theresa McGuinness has been appointed as Principal of Watertown’s Early Steps School. (Contributed Photo)

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:

Watertown Public Schools is pleased to announce that Dr. Theresa McGuinness will become the principal of the Early Steps School, starting this summer. Dr. McGuinness returns to the district as the City of Watertown and Watertown Public Schools open a free Pre-K program for 4-year-olds in the fall of 2024.