Around Town
City of Watertown Seeking Farmers Market Coordinator
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The City of Watertown seeks to fill a part-time, seasonal farmers market coordinator position.
Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project
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.
Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
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.
More Headlines
UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution
THE FINALS: Gold Kings Host Hudson Valley in Game 1 of the Championship Series
Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another
Schools
Watertown Schools Opening Late Wednesday, Over 100 Positive COVID Tests
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The Watertown Public Schools had more than 100 positive COVID-19 tests after retesting on Tuesday. Classes will start late on Wednesday.
City Council
Watertown Councilors, School Committee & Library Trustees Sworn-In at City Hall
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Charlie BreitroseMembers of the Watertown City Council take the oath from City Clerk Janet Murphy on Monday night.
Most years, the swearing-in of Watertown’s newly elected officials is part of an inauguration ceremony in a large venue with many guests, but with COVID-19 the 2022 event was an intimate affair.
Around Town
Eversource to Prune Trees Near Power Lines in Watertown in January
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Department of Public Works:
Eversource, and it’s subcontractor Tree Tech, is working citywide on tree pruning around power lines throughout January. This work is necessary to maintain safe operations of the power grid and reduce future outages.
Schools
Watertown Schools Closed Tuesday to Process COVID Pool Testing from First Day Back
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The Watertown Public Schools were closed on what was to be the second day back from winter vacation so that COVID-19 tests can processed and those testing positive can be notified.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Parked Car Damaged in Hit-and-Run Incident, Shoplifter Arrested
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Obituaries
OBIT: David Bromer, 80, Rare Book Seller, Former Chair of Watertown Housing Authority
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David Bromer
David Jonathan Bromer died on Nov. 25, 2021 at the age of 80.
Minuteman High School
Finalists for Minuteman High School Superintendent Visiting Campus in January
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Minuteman High School vocational technical school in Lexington.
The following announcement was provided by Minuteman High School:
Dear Minuteman Staff and Families,
As many of you know, our current Superintendent-Director, Ed Bouquillon, plans to retire at the end of June following a successful 15-year tenure leading the District. The Minuteman School Committee launched a formal Superintendent Search Process in October.