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Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry

By Charlie Breitrose | 18 hours ago

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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Local Pastor Honored with Award at Unity Breakfast, He and Others Reflect on Teachings of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Charlie Breitrose | January 21, 2022

Charlie BreitroseA mural created by Watertown High School students for the 2020 Unity Breakfast.

The 2022 Watertown Unity Breakfast honored a pair of people who have contributed to their communities, and featured the words of two young residents who shared their winning pieces in the Martin Luther King Jr. Essay Contest.

Obituaries

OBIT: Christine Collini, 89, Worked at Family Lock Business, Loved Spending Time With Family

By Guest Writer | January 21, 2022

Christine Collini

Christine I Collini, 89, of Watertown, wife of the late Charles T Collini passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. She passed with her loving family by her side at Sunrise Senior Living where she was given exceptional care for almost 2 years.

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Council to Consider Rules for Airbnb & Other Short Term Rentals at Upcoming Meeting

By Charlie Breitrose | January 21, 2022

Watertown City Hall

The Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing on Jan. 25 to discuss regulations for short-term home rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo.

Real Estate

Half a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | January 21, 2022

Check out the properties hosting open houses this weekend.

Business

Watertown Real Estate Market Remained Vibrant in 2021, See the Top Agents & Offices

By Charlie Breitrose | January 20, 2022

Watertown’s residential real estate market remained strong during 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, finishing stronger than 2020.

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Lacrosse Games to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer, Organized by Non-Profit Led by Watertown Resident

By Charlie Breitrose | January 20, 2022

A sports-based non-profit started by a Watertown resident will host two lacrosse all-star games to help raise money for cancer research.

Obituaries

OBIT: Bob Manzelli, 84, Former State Rep. & Selectman, Owned Local Energy Company

By Guest Writer | January 20, 2022

Bob Manzelli

Robert A. “Bob” Manzelli, passed away on January 17th, 2022, at the age of 84. Bob was born in Roxbury, and was a longtime resident of Watertown and Rockport. 

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Developer to Discuss Plans for Watertown Mall at Community Meeting

By Charlie Breitrose | January 19, 2022

Alexandria Real Estate EquitiesA rendering of the conceptual plans for the Watertown Mall property and adjacent properties.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. will discuss conceptual plans for the Watertown Mall property and adjacent properties.

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