Around Town
Walk N Talk: Get Moving & Learn About Perkins School for the Blind
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The second Walk N Talk of the summer will take place Thursday, July 13 at Perkins School for the Blind.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
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A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)
The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough.
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
311 Service Center staff — Constituant Service Director Laura Murray (left) and Constituent Services Representative Stephanie Owens — outside their office City Hall. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Inside a small office in the back corner of City Hall sits the heart of Watertown’s 311 Service Center. The two-woman operation fields calls, texts, emails, and other messages about potholes, people trying to reach a City employee, and occasionally to report something strange they have just witnessed.
More Headlines
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work
Police/Fire
Two Cars Stolen, Several Broken Into One Night in Watertown
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Police seek suspects connected to a string of car break-ins in a Watertown neighborhood that resulted in two vehicles being stolen.
Around Town
Mosesian Center for the Arts Highlighting the Work of Its Staff in July
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Dawn Evans Scaltreto’s watercolor, “Peonies and Chives.”
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts will highlight the work of its talented staff in two events in July.
Schools
Watertown Student Awarded Charles River Chamber Scholarship
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Zuhayr Masud
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber is once again awarding four scholarships to deserving seniors from our core communities. This year’s Watertown recipient is Zuhayr Masud.
Around Town
Summer of Upgrades at Multiple Watertown Fields & Parks
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The artificial turf has been removed from Victory Field, and will be replaced over the summer. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
This summer some of Watertown’s fields and recreation facilities have been filled with construction crews and equipment, instead of residents and athletic equipment.
Around Town
Openings on Cable Access Board & Historical Commission
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The City of Watertown provided the following information:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Cable Access Corporation – Board of Directors, and also residents interested in serving on the Historical Commission. Please read about both…
Around Town
LETTER: A Big Week for Watertown Politics & Development
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
This week is a kind of a big deal in Watertown politics. I know. It’s summer, and to borrow a phrase, it’s stinkin’ hot and humid. Who can think straight in this environment? My body has been fighting my mind for about a week now, and I apologize to all of my friends who’ve heard very little from me lately.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Pair Break Into Apartment & Take $11K Valuables, Skimming Device Found in Bank ATM
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.