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UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution

By Charlie Breitrose | 20 hours ago

A replica of one of the cannons hauled from Ft. Ticonderoga, New York, to Boston, through Watertown, in 1776. (Photo by Marilynne Roach)

Marilynne Roach, president of the Historical Society of Watertown, and State Rep. Steve Owens recently joined the reenactment and commemoration of an event that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.

THE FINALS: Gold Kings Host Hudson Valley in Game 1 of the Championship Series

Defending Power Play Senior Hockey League Champs, the Boston Gold Kings, will open the finals by hosting the Hudson Valley Reapers on Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown.

Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

JIM’S VIEW: Defending-Champ Gold Kings Take Winner-Take-All Game 3 in PPSHL Semifinals

Repeat after me – “The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions … The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions.” It’s an exercise I imagine most defending champions undertake. It’s a challenge winning it all, and even more so to repeat. 

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Government

Residential Snow Shoveling Ordinance Being Reviewed by Council Committees

By Charlie Breitrose | April 7, 2022

A pair of committees of the City Council began working on changing Watertown’s Snow Removal Ordinance to include rules for residential properties, including required width of shoveling, deadlines, and fines.

Around Town

Armenian Churches Hosting Joint Musical Service for Maundy Thursday

By Charlie Breitrose | April 7, 2022

The Armenian Memorial Church and First Armenian Church invite the public to join the Joint Maundy Thursday Communion Service featuring a special musical program.

Government

Help Shape Watertown’s Future by Taking Community Preservation Survey

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2022

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Help shape Watertown’s future in the areas of open space, community housing, outdoor recreation, and historic preservation.

Business

Watertown Yoga Studio Hosting Benefit to Support Relief Efforts in Ukraine

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2022

Watertown’s Artemis Yoga will host classes to raise funds to provide relief to Ukraine.

The following information was provided by Artemis Yoga:

Please join us Saturday, April 9 for an afternoon of benefit classes to support relief efforts in Ukraine.

Capital Projects

Capital Projects Include Community Path, Work at Middle School, Reuse of Old Police Station

By Charlie Breitrose | April 6, 2022

The City Council approved the recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2023-27 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), which includes extending the Community Path, improvements to Watertown Middle School, reusing the old Watertown Police Station, along with road repair and other projects.

Around Town

SPEAK Week Returns to Watertown High School, 2022’s Theme: Strive to Thrive

By Guest Writer | April 6, 2022

Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders and Wayside staff with Wes from Minding Your Mind.

The 12th annual SPEAK Week was back at Watertown High School (WHS) March 14-18 !! SPEAK(Sharing Personal Experiences and Knowledge) Week is organized by Wayside Multi Service Center’s Watertown Youth Coalition (WYC) Peer Leaders from WHS.

Around Town

Local Church Holding Palm Sunday, Easter Services

By Guest Writer | April 6, 2022

First Baptist Church of Belmont

The First Baptist Church of Belmont will be holding services on Palm Sunday and Easter.

Development

Major Residential, Retail Project Proposed for Main Street, Near Watertown Square

By Charlie Breitrose | April 5, 2022

Icon ArchitectureA view of the proposed project at 104-126 Main St. from Main Street.

A five-story mixed use project with housing units on top of retail and commercial space may be coming to Main Street. The development would include properties that currently include the Post Office, a restaurant, a boutique and other properties.

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