Government
See When City Facilities Will be Closed for the Christmas Holiday
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
City Hall, the Watertown Library, and the Senior Center will be closed certain days in observance of Christmas.
Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements
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Kristopher Surette of Tighe & Bond shows the plans for the Mt. Auburn Street Project to members of the Coolidge Square business community. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Businesses in Coolidge Square will face some disruptions from the construction taking place over the spring, summer, and fall of 2026. Sidewalks will be ripped up and replaced as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project.
New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget
The new Watertown High School is approaching completion, with teachers expected to move in after school ends in June. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Wednesday afternoon, School Committee members, City Councilors and others got to see the new classrooms, theater, gym, and media center that will be enjoyed by Watertown High School students starting in September.
Boston Gold Kings Look to Defend Ryan Arena Ice in First Playoff Game vs. Salem
The Boston Gold Kings will host the Salem Sasquatch in Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs on March 21 at Ryan Arena. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)
The Boston Gold Kings bring their own form of March Madness to Watertown on Saturday night as the defending champs play Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs.
Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death
Watertown Firefighters salute during the ceremony honoring Joe Toscano, the firefighter who died nine years ago while working a fire. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Nine years after losing one of its own, the Watertown Fire Department paid honored to Firefighter Joe Toscano just down the street from where he lost his life. The annual event held at the time of his passing brings together members of the WFD, Toscano’s family, and others who remember the tragic day.
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Government
City Buying Former Parker School, Council Approves Funds & Deal
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City of WatertownThe City of Watertown will purchase the former Parker School building on Watertown Street.
The City of Watertown will purchase the former Parker School, now an office building, and use it for municipal offices as well as renting out space.
Around Town
Watertown Unity Breakfast Date Announced, Unity Award Nominees Wanted
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Charlie BreitroseA mural created by Watertown High School students for the 20th annual Unity Breakfast.
The Unity Breakfast Leadership Team is pleased to announce that the Watertown Unity Breakfast will be broadcast virtually on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. on its website. The theme for 2023 is the Kingian Nonviolence Pledge: Listen, Learn, Grow and Act.
Around Town
Watertown’s Parking Ban Suspended Over Holidays
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
Effective December 23, 2022 enforcement of the All Night Parking Ban will be temporarily suspended – barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding. Should there be a snow event please refer to the City website for available off-street parking locations.
Around Town
Watertown Celebrates Festival of Lights with First Hanukkah Menorah Lighting
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Charlie BreitroseRabby Dovid Zaltzman of Chabad Watertown lights the menorah at Arsenal Yards during the Hanukkah celebration.
The Festival of Lights was on full display in Watertown Monday night, with a Hanukkah Menorah lighting, a gelt drop, and even a fire dancer.
Schools
Nine Watertown Students Earn Honors at BC High School
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Boston College High School provided the following announcement:
The following students have been named to the First Quarter Honor Roll at Boston College High School:
Entertainment
Gore Place Starts Multi-Sensory Tours for Children in January
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Gore PlaceGore Place estate hosts a variety of events. Here a sheepherder puts on a demonstration during the annual Sheepshearing Festival.
The following information came from Gore Place:
Families are invited to participate in the history of Gore Place by experiencing what it was like to live there firsthand. Explore the life of an early 19th-century family through your senses.
Around Town
Health Grants Available from Mount Auburn Hospital
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The following information was provided by Mount Auburn Hospital:
As part of its longstanding commitment to the community, Mount Auburn Hospital announced plans to provide community health grants in the amount of up to $20,000 (each) to non-profit organizations that offer services in Arlington, Belmont, Cambridge, Somerville, Waltham and Watertown.