Around Town
Charles River Food Co-op Holding Virtual Open House, Board Meeting
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The Charles River Co-op announced it would be hosting a Board + Volunteer Open House on May 22, at 8 p.m. on Zoom.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
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.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
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?
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.
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Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
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
Around Town
Local Company Lends a Hand at School Garden & Across Town as Part of Watertown Helps Out
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Charlie BreitroseEmployees from C4 Therapeutics work on the school garden at Hosmer Elementary School as part of Watertown Helps Out.
The school garden at the Hosmer School was filled with people digging, pulling weeds and raking, but rather than grade schoolers doing the work it was employees of a Watertown company.
Around Town
Watertown Pride Extravaganza Returns to Saltonstall Park in June
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Library:
“Be yourself, change the world!” That’s the theme of the Watertown Pride Extravaganza, which returns for a second year on Saturday, June 3rd.
Entertainment
Watertown Faire on the Square Exhibitor Applications Available
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The 2023 Faire on the Square will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Saltonstall Park. Exhibitors can sign up now.
Entertainment
9 Artists From Near and Far Featured at Watertown Gallery’s Exhibit
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The following information was provided by Storefront Art Projects:
Storefront Art Projects’ current exhibit is Stick People, a group show featuring the works of nine artists.
Entertainment
A Hidden Gem Training Ballet Dancers Right in Watertown Square
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Maya ShwayderAlexandra Koltun, co-founder of Koltun Ballet in Watertown, instructs dancers in the level 7 class at the recent open house at the studio in Watertown.
High above Watertown Square on a rainy Saturday, pink tights, skirts and hair in tight buns abounded at the Koltun Ballet Boston open house. Low levels of mild chaos permeated the proceedings as adults milled about in front of the coffee table avoiding abandoned street shoes, little kids curled up in parents’ laps, and older students weaved their way through the crowd, preparing for their next class.
Government
Council to Meet With City Departments at 3 Budget Hearings
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Watertown City Hall
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
In accordance with the Watertown City Charter and the Council Rules, the Honorable City Council will meet, as the Committee of the Whole, for the purpose of holding public hearings on the City Manager’s Proposed Budget for the Fiscal Year 2024.
Around Town
Watertown Veterans Groups Hosting Poppy Social at Commander’s Mansion
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Poppy Social (formally the Poppy Picnic) is now an afternoon open house on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 12:30 – 2:30PM hosted by the Watertown Veterans’ Services at the Commander’s Mansion, 440 Talcott Ave in Watertown. Watertown Veterans, Family and Friends are invited to attend.