Around Town
New Watertown Restaurant Hosting Hiring Fair
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A restaurant coming to Arsenal Yards will be hosting a hiring fair, and is offering signing bonuses.
52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board
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A view of 108 Water St., the 52-unit residential project approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Eaglebrook Capital)
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the planned 52-unit residential building at 108 Water Street on Wednesday night after designers made changes to exterior design of the building, along with some other alterations to the first plan presented in November.
City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River
Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.
The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”
Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration
Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations
Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.
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Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
Real Estate
Three Watertown Homes Sold, Including a Single Family for $1.7 Million
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See the homes that were sold in Watertown this week.
Around Town
Watertown Library Now Offering Pickup from Lockers 24/7
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Watertown LibraryWatertown Library staff show off the new lockers available to patrons. They can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The Watertown Library provided the following announcement:
Lockers at the Library? That’s right. The Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is launching a new outdoor pickup option which will make it easier for anyone to pick up materials twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
Entertainment
Small Saves Gets Some Media Attention in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Sports
Watertown Falls to St. Mary’s in Girl’s Basketball Round of 8
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Taylor Lambo led the Raiders with 12 points in the loss to St. Mary’s in the State Tournament.
LYNN — The season ended Thursday night for the Watertown High School’s girls basketball team, which could not keep pace with Parochial powerhouse St. Mary’s in the Round of 8 of the Div. 3 State Tournament.
Entertainment
Watertown Gallery Participating in YardArt 2022, Donating Part of Sales to Ukraine
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The following information was provided by Storefront ArtProjects:
Celebrate Spring, Celebrate Community! Yardart is an annual Watertown event sponsored by the Mosesian Arts Center with town-wide home, porch and gallery participation.
Real Estate
More Than a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Watertown has multiple open houses to visit this weekend.
Sports
Watertown Boys Hockey Team Routs Dedham, Advances to Round of 8
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Charlie BreitroseThe Raiders celebrate scoring a second period goal against Dedham in the State Tournament.
A second period scoring burst sent the Watertown High School boys hockey on the way to an 8-1 victory over Dedham, and moved on to a round that the Raiders haven’t reached in several years.