Around Town
Ten Open Houses in Watertown Over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend
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Check out the open houses in town this weekend.
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
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The gate to the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery was blocked by police tape Friday as law enforcement investigated an incident (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
The Parker Annex Building, home to the Watertown Food Pantry and soon of the Human Services Department. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Less than a year old, the Watertown Human Services Department has plans to add new programs, such as a van to deliver meals and other services, and boxes with life-saving medicine for people overdosing.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
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.
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Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
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Government
City Considering Going to Half Days on Fridays All Year Long
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
City Manager George Proakis asked the City Council to consider changing the hours for City Hall, along with the Senior Center, to half days on Fridays because it would help with recruitment of employees and added that Friday afternoons are slow for City departments.
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Mosesian Center Hosting Visual and Performing Arts Classes, Seeks Pieces for Exhibit
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The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
Registration has opened for spring classes for youth and adults in visual and performing arts at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, and registration continues for summer youth programs. A call for art for a spring exhibition is also open.
Around Town
Presentation About Jordan Marsh Hosted by Historical Society of Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
The Historical Society of Watertown & The Watertown Free Public Library Present: “Jordan Marsh: New England’s Largest Store,” a slide show and talk by Anthony Sammarco on Sunday, March 24, 2024 at 2 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library – Watertown Savings Bank Room, 123 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Government
Committee of Residents Will Make Recommendation for City Councilors’ Salaries
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Watertown City Hall
A committee of residents and property owners will be created to study what salary should be paid to Watertown City Councilors.
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Families Invited to Easter Egg Hunt at Watertown Church
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Watertown’s Grace Chapel, 525 Main St., announced it will host an Easter Egg Hunt for kids of all ages on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m.
Around Town
Series on Food Insecurity in Watertown Debuts on WCA-TV
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Jan Singer, left, the former Executive Director of the Watertown Community Foundation, discussed how the Foundation responded to food insecurity during the Pandemic with journalists Maya Shwayder and Charlie Breitrose. (Photo by Dan Hogan / WCA-TV)
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access Television:
In cooperation with the Watertown News and thanks to a generous grant from the Watertown Community Foundation, Watertown Cable News is producing a series of videos chronicling issues of hunger and food insecurity in the community.
Government
OP-ED: Council Public Forum — 60 Seconds or Not?
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By Clyde YoungerFormer Watertown Council President
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024 I attended the meeting of the Sub-Committee on Rules and Ordinances in support of a petition signed by over 200 residents. Those signing the petition were requesting consideration of adding One (1) additional minute on the two (2) Public Forums in order to allow a resident additional time, if required, to complete their plea. As an alumnus of the Watertown Council, I was dumbfounded to hear some of the discussion with one of the Councilors saying we give them four minutes when other communities give none.