Around Town
Check Out the Three Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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Two single family houses and a condo were sold this week.
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
By Kendra FoleyChair, Watertown School Committee
The Watertown School Committee has been busy over the last two months tackling budget decisions, discussing policy changes, and reviewing educational data that affects our school community.
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
The Boston Renegades, who practice in Watertown, got to play at Fenway Park for the first time on April 12. The beep baseball team has members who are visually impaired and others who are not, all of whom wear blindfolds. (Photo by Jim Vershbow)
BOSTON — Bravery. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Among the bravest, in my opinion, are those individuals who are forced to live their lives visually impaired. Sight is a precious thing, and not having it is one of the cruelest things you could inflict on any human being. Yet, over the years so many incredible techniques and equipment have been devised and developed to allow the visually impaired community to do things that those of us with sight take for granted. One of those things is the opportunity to play the great sport of baseball, more commonly known to the visually impaired community as Beep Baseball.
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Around Town
Grand Opening of Filippello Park Spray Pad Will Include Ice Cream!
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Join the City of Watertown for the Grand Opening of the Filippello Park Spray Pad on Friday, June 7, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. at Filippello Park on Grove Street!
Entertainment
Small Saves Gets a New Team Logo in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Government
Watertown Square Plan Documents Released Along with Agenda for Public Meeting
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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
The Joint Hearing of the City Council and Planning Board to be held on June 13, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Watertown Middle School Auditorium, 68 Waverley Avenue.
The Watertown Square Area Plan Document has been posted and you can access the document here (PDF). You can also access an appendix document of the updated MBTA Communities Zoning Summary (PDF).
Around Town
New Bagel Store Opening in Watertown This Weekend, Will Soon Serve Brunch
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Wicked Bagel will open its Watertown location on June 1. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown will have a new place to grab bagels, coffee, and soon brunch when Wicked Bagel opens on School Street.
Sports
Watertown Youth Soccer Registration Starts June 1
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Registration will open for Watertown Youth Soccer’s fall season on Saturday, June 1 and will close on July 1. See more information provided by WYS, below.
Around Town
A Weekend Full of Open Houses in Watertown
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Twenty properties will host open houses this weekend in Watertown.
Government
Edible Watertown Program Receives National Endowment for the Arts Grant
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The artwork from Edible Plants 2022, Clockwise from top left: Daylily by Patti Murphy, Bee Balm by Niloufar Keyhani, Elderberry by Marija Draskic
Brancazio, Wintergreen by Kate Martens, Mayapple by Carol Leonesio, Mountain Mint by Cat Bennett, Huckleberry
by Donna Calleja, Red Bud by Debajyoti Biswas, Bearberry by Connie Henry, and Garlic Chives by Jaclyn Kain.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Public Arts & Culture Committee is pleased to announce it has been approved by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for a Grants for Arts Projects award of $20,000. This grant will support the Edible Watertown: Expert Pairings project. In total, the NEA will award 1,135 Grants for Arts Projects awards totaling more than $37 million as part of its second round of fiscal year 2024 grants.