Around Town

City Planner Shows Possible Idea for Watertown Square That Includes Roundabouts

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Jeff SpeckA concept for Watertown Square drawn up by city planner Jeff Speck, on the right, with an aerial photo of the area as it exists now.

How to make Watertown Square a calmer, more efficient, and inviting place to be is a complex puzzle, which City Manager George Proakis plans to take on in his first year on the job. A well-known city planner took a stab at the problem and drew up a redesign with roundabouts on two ends of the main intersection in town.

Football

Watertown Football Gets Playoff Rematch with Dover-Sherborn

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Charlie BreitroseOnce again Watertown will battle Dover-Sherborn in the MIAA Div. 5 football playoffs. Pictured is running back Mason Andrade fighting for yards against D-S in 2021.

Last season Watertown High School took on Dover-Sherborn in the first round of the MIAA Div. 5 football tournament, and once again in 2022 the two teams will face off in the playoff opener.

Around Town

Boys & Girls Club Celebrates 50th Years of Serving the Youth of Watertown

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Charlie BreitroseGov. Charlie Baker speaks to Watertown Boys & Girls members Heloisa Breder and Sophia Torres, who introduced him at the Club’s 50th Anniversary Gala.

The Watertown Boys & Girls Club opened its doors 50 years ago, and has been a place for the youth of the town to have fun, learn, and inspire them as they look to the future. The people who founded the Club, guided it through tough times, and built its solid foundation were honored at Friday night’s 50th Anniversary Gala.