Entertainment
Small Saves Cartoon: First Impressions of a New Player
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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.
Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
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For the first time, the Watertown Public Schools’ Special Education program has failed to earn a grade of “Meets Requirements” from state officials. The School Committee heard a report about the shortfalls and possible solutions at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
Watertown’s contract with the Flock Safety company for eight license plate reading cameras was signed in September, but City officials are working on changing the section covering when data will be shared with other law enforcement. Meanwhile, a neighboring community terminated its contract with Flock, and another is determining its own policy for using the cameras.
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Community Preservation Funds Approved for 2 Affordable Housing Projects & Work at the Commander’s Mansion
A rendering of the affordable Willow Park affordable housing complex.
Funding for a home for adults with special needs, to help build a 138 unit affordable housing complex, and to replace the elevator at a historic home owned by the City of Watertown were approved by the City Council Tuesday night.
More Headlines
Mixed Use Building With 40 Residential Units on Mt. Auburn St. Approved by Planning Board
Two Bus Lines in Watertown Will Run More Frequently Starting Soon
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Receives National Award
Government
Council Approves $2.5 Million for Road Projects, See Which Roads Are on the List
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Funds to repair road in 2022 were approved by the City Council this week. The $2.5 million will go toward reconstructing four roadways in Watertown.
Around Town
Take a Bike Tour of Watertown’s YardArt This Weekend
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Get ready for the YardArt Watertown Bike Tour on Sunday, March 27!
Entertainment
New Rep is Back With Storytelling Festival in April
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The following information was provided by New Repertory Theatre:
New Rep announces a festival celebrating storytelling, in its various forms, that will take place in both the Black Box and Main Stage Theaters at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on the afternoon of Saturday, April 23rd.
Real Estate
Half a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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See the six homes hosting open houses this weekend.
Government
Funding to Renovate, Expand Lowell School Approved by Council
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Ai3 ArchitectsA view of what the renovation to the Lowell School, including the addition seen on the right, which has tall windows, including on the corners.
The funds for Watertown’s third elementary school project got approval from the City Council Tuesday night. The Lowell Elementary School project, unlike the first two, will not be a brand new school. Instead the historic building will undergo a major renovation and will have some additions.
Around Town
Watertown Cable Offering Range of Workshops This Spring
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:
Watertown residents of all ages are invited to sign up for WCA-TV’s free in-person workshops, which will take place this Spring from the end of April through mid June.
Entertainment
Watertown Movie Theater Hosting International Film Festival Screenings
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The Majestic 7 cinema in Watertown.
Watertown’s Majestic 7 will hold two screenings during Belmont World Film 2022, including the closing night show.