Real Estate
Watertown Has Many Open Houses on Super Bowl Weekend
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A wide variety of properties will host open houses this weekend.
Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
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Jenna Bancroft
Watertown’s first Human Services Director came to town after working for more than four years in Newton, but it was a homecoming of sorts. In her first several months on the job she has been in charge of not only establishing a brand new City department, but also creating a new home for the Watertown Food Pantry.
Part of School Street to Close This Week for Construction
The roadway and sidewalks along a section of School Street off Mt. Auburn Street will be closed this week during installation of drainage and other work as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown.
UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution
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.
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See When Registration Will Open for the 6th Annual Watertown Arts Market
Business
Watertown Restaurant Combines Caribbean & Mediterranean Cuisine, With a Healthy Flair
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Meghan CroninSome of the dishes served at Nzuko in Watertown, which offers Mediterranean and Caribbean inspired food.
Located a couple blocks off Main Street, one of Watertown’s newest restaurants offers a unique combination of Caribbean and Mediterranean food, with an emphasis on healthy preparations.
Community Preservation Committee
See Proposals for Community Preservation Projects at Upcoming Forums
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City of WatertownOne of two historic paintings in Watertown’s City Hall. An application has been made to the Community Preservation Committee to repair and preserve the paintings.
Three projects applying for funds from the City will make presentations to the Community Preservation Committee in coming weeks. They would be the first projects to receive money from the Community Preservation fund.
Government
Physician Wanted to Serve on Watertown Board of Health
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown is seeking a Physician to be a member on the Board of Health for a term expiring February 2023. Board of Health members develop policy, rules and regulations that guides the Public Health of our community in Watertown. State law requires that at least one member of the Board is a Physician.
City Council
Council Approves Job Description for Watertown’s Next City Manager
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The City Council made tweaks to the description of what Watertown is looking for in its next City Manager, and will soon use it to advertise the position.
Government
Residents Wanted for Advisory Group Working on Update of City’s Major Planning Document
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown is seeking three (3) residents to serve on an advisory committee for its Comprehensive Plan Update. The deadline for applying is February 22, 2022.
Around Town
Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Networking, Membership Kickoff Event
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The Watertown Business Coalition’s membership kickoff event will be held on Feb. 17 at Not Your Average Joe’s.
Schools
Committee to Study Vocational Education Finalized, Will Get Help from Consultant
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The ad hoc committee that will study vocational and career education available to Watertown students will have four members of the public, and a consultant will assist members.