Around Town
Watertown’s Main Street Post Office Closing for at Least 2 Years
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The Post Office located on Main Street in Watertown will be closing for an extended period starting in January 2024.
Several Owls Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery During Long-Running Program Hosted by Owl Enthusiasts & Rescuers
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Marcia Wilson holds a Eurasian Eagle Owl during the Eyes on Owls event at Mount Auburn Cemetery. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Mount Auburn Cemetery recently welcomed a couple who have devoted their lives to observing and caring for owls. They have traveled around New England in search of the raptors, from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Rye, New Hampshire, to Nantucket, and have ventured as far as Alaska, Serbia and Nunavut in the north of Canada to catch a glimpse of owls.
School Committee Votes on Watertown Middle School Start Time for 2026-27
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The debate over when to start the day for middle school students returned to the Watertown School Committee this week, focusing on what time the school day should begin for the 2026-27 school year. The discussion has been complicated by impact on after-school sports and the shortage of fields in town.
Boston Bruins Player Gets an Education About a Sport for the Blind at Perkins School
Boston Bruin Alex Steeves learns about goalball from two members of Perkins School for the Blind Towerhawks. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves has played in some tough environments — Montreal, Toronto, Madison Square Garden — but on Monday he entered the Perkins School for the Blind’s gym to try his hand at a new sport: one which requires him to play blindfolded.
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.
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New Signage for Paintings in City Hall Provides a Historical Perspective
Police Log: Man Arrested for Causing Disturbance at Restaurant, Police Locate Man Wanted on 3 Warrants
City Relaxing Sidewalk Shoveling Rules After Blizzard, Keeping Parking Ban in Place
Government
Watertown Inauguration Taking Place at the Commander’s Mansion
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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion.
The public is invited to attend Watertown’s inauguration ceremony at the Commander’s Mansion on Jan. 2. 2024.
Sports
19 Watertown Athletes from 8 Sports Named Middlesex All-Stars
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Watertown senior Molly Driscoll Molly was named the Middlesex League Field Hockey MVP, along with being an All-Star in 2023. Here she celebrates scoring against St. Mary’s State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown High School had 19 athletes from eight sports named Middlesex League All-Stars during the Fall 2023 sports season.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Provides $40,000 in Health and Education Grants
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation awarded $40,487 in health and education grants during the fall grant cycle to invest in healthy, bright futures for Watertown’s families and kids. Healthy Watertown Grants Will Keep People Healthy and Save Lives
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Watertown Man Pilots Special Flight to “North Pole” to Bring Joy to Some Special Children
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Delta Capt. Steve Teager and the Delta North Pole Staff. (Courtesy Photo)
Watertown resident and Delta Airlines Pilot Steve Teager made a special flight recently to spread some holiday joy.
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Watertown Man Gives Perkins School a Gift Through Cummings Community Giving
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Cummings Properties associate purchasing manager Mike Kashgegian of Watertown gave a gift to Perkins School for the Blind.
The following announcement was provided by Cummings Properties:
Holiday cheer is alive at Cummings Properties, where employees just directed nearly half a million dollars to local nonprofits. Through Cummings Community Giving, the regional commercial real estate firm annually invites staff members to each select a local nonprofit to receive up to $2,000 from the Company in their name.
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Trash & Recycling Days for Christmas Week, City Hall Hours
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Watertown DPWWatertown’s trash and recycling toters.
The trash and recycling pick up, as well as hours for some City Hall departments will be impacted by the Christmas holiday.
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Nine Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Watertown’s home sales include a pair of single families, three condos, three townhouses and a two-family home.