Around Town
Watertown’s Yard Waste Pickup Begins in April, See the Schedule
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Yard waste pick up will begin in Watertown on April 3, and there will be two a month, except in September when there are four pick ups.
Unwanted Surprises Drive Up Cost of Renovation of the City’s Parker Annex Building
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The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
City officials have learned what it’s like to renovate a 100+ year old building, and the unwanted surprises that come with it. On Tuesday night, the City Council approved a $373,000 budget transfer to cover the cost of unexpected additional repairs, as well as to insulate the Parker Annex.
Students, Families Formed “Bike Bus” to Get to Hosmer School This Spring
A group of Hosmer Elementary School students met at Casey Park on Fridays this Spring to form a Bike Bus and ride to school. (Contributed Photo)
During the spring, a group of students and their families rode their bicycles from the Southside to Hosmer Elementary School, forming what became known as the Bike Bus.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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.
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City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
Government
Meetings to Check Out: Voc Ed Report, Discussion of Neighbor Notifications of Projects
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The School Committee will hear the report on Career and Vocations Education Monday, a Council Committee will discuss notification of proposed projects, and the implementation of the City’s Climate and Energy Plan will be discussed. Also the Council will vote on the replacement of the Filippello Park spray pad.
Around Town
Four Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family home, two condos and a townhouse were sold this week.
Government
Watertown’s New Director of Senior Services Has ‘a Commitment to Seniors’
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Lydia McCoy has been appointed Watertown’s new Director of Senior Services.
Watertown’s new Director of Senior Services, Lydia McCoy, comes to town with range of experience working with seniors.
Around Town
Our History: The Formation of the Historical Society of Watertown
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Dr. Alfred Hosmer (Courtesy of the Watertown Free Public Library)
The following article is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Joyce Kelly, Board member of the Historical Society of Watertown. Joyce writes articles for the newsletter and is the newsletter editor. This was published in our February 1999 newsletter, “The Town Crier.”
THE FORMING OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WATERTOWN
Many of you have been members of the Historical Society for years, and several of you are new members. We’re sure you have wondered how the Society originated.
Entertainment
Hockey Season is Over for Small Saves, See His Plans for the Spring
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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.
Government
City Splitting Up Financial Positions After Failing to Find “Unicorn”
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Watertown City Hall
After the City Council struggled to hire someone to replace retired Auditor and Financial Director Tom Tracy, City Manager George Proakis recommended that the job be split into two.
Around Town
See the Chamber’s Virtual Watertown Business Community Town Hall, Take the City’s Survey
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Charles River Regional ChamberA screenshot from the Charles River Regional Chamber’s video featuring Watertown.
The Charles River Chamber recently hosted a virtual gathering of the Watertown business community where attendees learned about the Comprehensive Plan update. The City’s survey about the update ends Friday, March 24, so now is your chance to be heard about Watertown’s future.