Around Town
Two Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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A condo and a townhouse in Watertown were sold this week.
New Signage for Paintings in City Hall Provides a Historical Perspective
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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.
More Headlines
Firefighters Battle Two Alarm Fire, Slowed by Snow Around Hydrants
Proposal for Walker Pond Includes Boardwalk, Community Garden, Places for Recreation & for Reflection
2 Watertown Wrestlers Qualify for All-State Meet After Solid Div. 3 State Meet
Police/Fire
Man Charged with Having Unlicensed Firearm After Road Rage Incident in Watertown
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A Watertown man faces a series of charges, including assault with a dangerous weapon and possession of an firearm without a serial number, after being involved in a road rage incident on Wednesday.
Entertainment
Small Saves Faces Some Quick Competition in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Around Town
OP-ED: When Bad Ideas Happen to Good Neighbors – The False Promise of Trickle-Down Rent Reduction
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
STOP! If you think that those living in Watertown who are low or middle class are just a drag on our community, this is not the letter for you.
But if you are committed to a diverse and thriving Watertown community, complete with small businesses and diversity of age, income, race, religion, language, etc., please read on.
Police/Fire
Two Alarm Fire Damages Watertown Home on Thursday
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Watertown Firefighters battle a two-alarm blaze at a home on Quincy Street on Thursday. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
Watertown Firefighters extinguished flames of a two-alarm fire at a home on Quincy Street Thursday afternoon.
Schools
German International School Expanding into Watertown
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The following information was provided by the German International School Boston:
German International School Boston (GISB) is excited to announce the signing of long-term leases for two campuses, signaling a momentous leap forward in the school’s expansion and development trajectory. The first campus is the current 57 Holton Street location in Allston, a cornerstone of GISB’s educational history. The second location is situated at 46 Belmont Street in Watertown and represents an exciting new chapter for the educational institution.
Around Town
Several Open Houses Around Town This Weekend
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Check out the open houses around Watertown this weekend.
Around Town
Watertown Park Projects Moving Ahead at Saltonstall, Victory Field, Casey & Lowell School
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Light poles at Saltonstall Park were removed earlier this week to make for a new set up lights. (Courtesy of Peter Centola)
Work has already begun at one Watertown park, with others beginning in the near and more distant future in the works.