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Three Watertown High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play Sports at College Level

By Charlie Breitrose | 43 minutes ago

Watertown High School seniors Ava Lamacchia, Gavin Foley, and Sophia Setouhi signed their letters of intent to play college sports. (Photo by Watertown Athletics)

A boys soccer player and a pair of field hockey players from Watertown High School will continue their careers in college. This week, Gavin Foley, Sophia Setouhi, and Ava Lamacchia signed their letters of intent to play at the next level.

52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board

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.

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Around Town

Watertown’s Eliza Dushku Attends White House Signing of Bill That Ends Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault, Harassment Cases

By Charlie Breitrose | March 8, 2022

FilmBuffEliza Dushku, left, from the 2015 movie “Jane Wants a Boyfriend,” which co-starred Louisa Krause.

Watertown’s Eliza Dushku visited the White House last week to attend President Biden’s signing of a bill that ends forced arbitration in cases of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the workplace and to allow survivors to file lawsuits in court against perpetrators.

Around Town

Freedom Garden Planned to Honor Veterans, City Puts Out Call for Sign to Mark Spot

By Charlie Breitrose | March 8, 2022

Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.

Watertown veterans will be honored with a new garden to be planted next to the Commander’s Mansion, and the City has put out a call for bids to create a sign to go with the garden.

Arrests

Police Log: Driver Strikes Building & Faces OUI Charge, Arrested Shoplifter Had Multiple Warrants

By Charlie Breitrose | March 7, 2022

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Entertainment

Watertown Man Pens Book on History of Popeye Cartoons

By Guest Writer | March 7, 2022

Watertown’s Fred Grandinetti recently published a book on Popeye the Sailor.

Watertown resident and popular culture historian Fred M. Grandinetti announced that he has written a new book on Popeye the Sailor.

Schools

See the Watertown Residents Who Made Arlington Catholic’s Honor Roll

By Guest Writer | March 7, 2022

Arlington Catholic High School recently released the latest members of the honor roll, including a trio from Watertown.

Sports

Watertown Boys Hockey Team Rolls in First Round of State Tourney

By Charlie Breitrose | March 6, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown junior Mauricio Souza score the second of two goals against South Shore Tech in the first round of the State Tournament.

Watertown High School’s boys hockey team made a statement in the first round of the MIAA Div. 4 State Tournament by scoring in double digits and shutting out its opponent.

Real Estate

Half a Dozen Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 6, 2022

A variety of homes were sold this week, including a four-family home.

Basketball

Trio of Seniors Lead Watertown Boys Basketball Team to Tourney Victory Over Medway

By Charlie Breitrose | March 5, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown Senior Tyler Timperio drives against Medway in Friday’s State Tournament game. He led the Raiders with 20 points in the first round victory.

Watertown’s Tyler Timperio scored 20 points for the Raiders and fellow senior Pierre Paul Labossiere added 19 in the 54-39 win over Medway in the first round of the MIAA Div. 3 boys basketball tournament on Friday night.