Comprehensive Plan
Residents Have Two Chances to Help Shape the Future of Watertown
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The first of two opportunities for the public to help shape the future of Watertown takes place Tuesday night at Watertown Middle School.
Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation
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The sign welcoming people to Arsenal Park.(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown’s newest park renovation received a statewide award at the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association Conference in Springfield this week.
Proposed Watertown School Budget Cuts Multiple Positions, Increases Athletics, Busing Fees
Watertown School officials, with the guidance of the School Committee, have reduced a shortfall of $2.5 million and came up with a budget that would have a $700,000 surplus, according to the presentation made Monday by Superintendent Dede Galdston.
City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects
Cunniff Elementary School is one of three elementary schools in Watertown to be rebuilt or renovated. The projects closed out with a combined surplus of $4 million. The new school opened in 2021. (Photo by Watertown Public Schools)
Watertown’s elementary school building projects finished with a surplus of more than $4 million, which will allow the high school construction project to stay on budget, and fund designs for a potential new middle school.
Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class
Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Congressman Jim McGovern have lunch with Hosmer School second-graders Maya and Daphne. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A pair of enthusiastic Hosmer Elementary School ambassadors showed two members of Congress around their school Wednesday, ending with a meal cooked up by the school cafeteria staff that featured produce grown in Watertown High School’s hydroponic farm.
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JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown
Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements
New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget
Entertainment
Photographer’s Images from Cuba on Display at Watertown Library
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Elizabeth ScullyA photo taken in Havana, Cuba by Elizabeth Scully. Images from her trip are on display at the Watertown Library.
Photos that Elizabeth Scully took in Cuba will be on display through Sept. 30 at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
Around Town
LETTER: Advocate for “Dark Sky Lighting” Urges Denial of Illuminated Sign
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Dear Watertown, Community,
I have been advocating for Dark-Sky lighting standards across our community for many years. As a follow-up to Jon Bockian’s very thoughtful letter and citizens’ comments, here’s some additional info for your review.
Around Town
LETTER: Allowing Illuminated Sign on Arsenal Yards Building Would be a “Very Bad Idea”
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Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street with the 100 Forge (or Building G) building at Arsenal Yards in the distance. An illuminated sign has been proposed to go near the top of the building.
To the Editor,
Boylston Properties is requesting a zoning change to allow it to place a large, illuminated sign at the top of the 130 ft. high Building G in Arsenal Yards. This is a very bad idea for the following reasons:
Government
LETTER: Resident Upset by Public Input Going Unheard on New Developments
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A friend of mine went to observe the Planning Board Meeting for the Russo and Sterritt sites onWednesday night. It went until 11:00 p.m., and she left in tears … not because either of those projects affected her personally, but because a large group of neighbors came with their constructive comments and valid concerns and went home feeling unheard.
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Eight Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A variety of properties were sold this week in town.
Around Town
Watertown Woman Swims Across English Channel
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WikiCommonsThe English Channel.
Watertown’s Natalie Lang recently completed a swim from the United Kingdom to France.
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Apple Pie Contest Returns to Faire on the Square After Hiatus
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The following information was provided by the Faire on the Square organizers:
The Faire on the Square was founded by local Watertown resident Mike Donham back in 1999. A committee of about 12 volunteers was formed, one member of who was Joyce Munger. It was her idea to include an apple pie contest, she handled all aspects of the contest, including being the MC.