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Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer.
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.
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.
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.
March of the Living participants pray at entrance to Auschwitz concentration camp.
The following information was provided by New England Friends of the March of the Living:
Genocide education will be compulsory in all Massachusetts middle and high schools under a bill Gov. Charlie Baker recently signed into law.
The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
On Saturday, February 12 at 8:30 p.m., Eastern Standard Time, join Gore Place for a virtual wine tasting with the Urban Grape of Boston’s South End. During this special event, you’ll enjoy three wines selected by the Urban Grape’s expert wine educators and learn about wine history. Participants must be age 21 or older. Advance tickets are required. Register by Monday, January 24 at 12 p.m. ET.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Charlie BreitroseA mural created by Watertown High School students for the 20th annual Unity Breakfast.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Unity Breakfast organizers:
The annual Watertown Unity Breakfast will be hosted on January 17th – the anniversary of the birth of Martin Luther King Jr – at 10 a.m.
The following announcement was provided by the West Suburban YMCA:
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT THE WEST SUBURBAN YMCA?
WINTER PROGRAM REGISTRATION
The Y remains committed to helping you and your family stay active, engaged, and safe as we enter the new year. Why not pick up a new hobby this season? Register for programs like dodgeball, basketball, track and field, adult kettlebell fitness, youth HIIT squad, swim lessons, and more in our Winter Session. The Winter Session runs from January 3 – February 20, 2022, Registration is open, so visit Y’s website for more details and to register.
A panel discussion will be held about serving on a City board or commission.
See all the homes that sold at the end of 2021.
Students are wanted to help seniors clear snow through a program run by the Recreation Department.