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

By Charlie Breitrose | 2 hours 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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Basketball

Watertown Girls Basketball Team Dominates Second Half to Win Tourney Game

By Charlie Breitrose | March 5, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Taylor Lambo led the Raiders in with 17 points in the victory in the first round of the State Tournament over Greater Lowell Tech.

The State Tournament got started on a positive note for the Watertown High School girls basketball team with a 53-28 win over Greater Lowell Tech on Friday night.

Entertainment

A Pair of Small Saves Cartoons, Including a Famous Goalie Mask

By Guest Writer | March 5, 2022

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.

COVID-19

Superintendent to Ask School Committee to Make Masks Optional for Students

By Charlie Breitrose | March 4, 2022

Superintendent Dede Galdston will recommend that the School Committee allow mask wearing for students to be optional, as long as the COVID-19 cases trend continues “in the right direction.”

Around Town

Rabies Clinic Available for Watertown Residents

By Guest Writer | March 4, 2022

The City of Watertown provided the following information:

There is a Watertown/Belmont Rabies Clinic on Saturday, March 19, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Beech Street Center Community Room at 266 Beech St. in Belmont.

Real Estate

Several Watertown Homes Having Open Houses This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | March 4, 2022

Take a look at the properties hosting open houses this weekend.

Building for the Future

Watertown High School Project Gets Approval from State

By Charlie Breitrose | March 3, 2022

Ai3 ArchitectsAn illustration of what the outside of the new Watertown High School will look like.

The plan to build new Watertown High School passed the last major hurdle when the state approved the project on Wednesday.

Around Town

Watertown Senior Center Trips and Events for Week of March 7

By Guest Writer | March 3, 2022

Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center is ready for St. Patrick’s Day.

The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:

Watertown Senior Center Programs for Week of March 7, 2022. Some programs are offered on Zoom and some are in-person at the Senior Center.

Around Town

Watertown Studio Starting Music Classes for Kids This Spring

By Guest Writer | March 3, 2022

The following information was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:

Move & Groove Watertown is now offering a fun music class for kids during our 9 week spring session! 

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