Entertainment
Small Saves Cartoon: Where a Goalie Feels Most Comfortable
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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.
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
Around Town
Farmers Market Season Officially Opened for the 10th Year This Week
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseCustomers browse vendor’s stands on the first day of the Watertown Farmers Market.
From fish products to fresh strawberries to homemade honey, various vendors scattered across Saltonstall Park for Watertown’s 10th annual Farmers’ Market.
Entertainment
Art Exhibit at Library Feature Work of Syrian Painter, Reception Planned
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The following information was provided by the Refugee Support Group of Watertown Citizens for Peace:
Honoring UN World Refugee Day, the Refugee Support Group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment presents “The Art of Refuge,” a narrative installation of the work of Syrian painter Samera Birawi, who took refuge in Turkey after the bombing of her homeland began.
Around Town
See What’s Closed for the Juneteenth Holiday
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The City of Watertown announced the closings for the Juneteenth holiday, and how the trash and recycling schedule will be impacted.
Schools
Watertown High Class of 1964 Planning Reunion, Started Facebook Page
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Watertown High School
The following information was provided by the WHS Class of 1964:
ATTENTION 1964 classmates!
A Facebook page has been created for updates regarding our 60th Reunion, to be held sometime in September, 2024.
Around Town
Open Houses: Pair of Single Families on Market for Over $2 Million
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A baker’s dozen of open houses in Watertown this weekend.
Government
City Negotiating Trash & Recycling Contract in Topsy Turvy Solid Waste Market
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Photo by Watertown DPWCurbside composting toters, like the one on the left, have been added to the Watertown trash and recycling program.
The economics of trash and recycling has been a bit of a rollercoaster ride in recent years, which means the City of Watertown’s new waste disposal contract will not be as immune to price changes, and will have to pay contractors to take the recycling, rather than being paid for the products.
Schools
Two Gap Year Opportunities at Perkins School for the Blind
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Watertown-based Perkins School for the Blind has opportunities for people looking to spend a service year helping students with a complex mix of disabilities, including visual impairments.