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Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring

By Charlie Breitrose | 16 hours ago

Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring.

Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park

A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)

Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space.

Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested

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.

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In 4 Years Anthony Donato Left Mark the Council, Colleagues Remember a Sharp Mind, Kind Demeanor

By Charlie Breitrose | December 23, 2021

Councilor at Large Anthony Donato stepped down after four years. His final meeting was Dec. 14.

In a relatively short time on the Council, Anthony Donato left his mark and was remembered by his colleagues as a sharp, detail oriented and, most of all, kind Councilor.

Around Town

LETTER: Make COVID Rules More Clear This Time Around

By Guest Writer | December 23, 2021

The immediate spur for this letter is the board of health’s new order reinstating the indoor mask mandate. I have found it a big source of frustration this entire pandemic that it has often not been all that clear what the rules actually are.

Schools

Last Day to Fill Out Watertown Schools’ Parent Climate Survey

By Charlie Breitrose | December 23, 2021

Watertown school officials seek to find out about their experience in the Watertown Public Schools with a Parent/Guardian Climate Survey. Dec. 23 is the final day to submit the survey.

Police/Fire

Watertown Woman Dies After Being Struck by Vehicle in Dedham

By Charlie Breitrose | December 22, 2021

A pedestrian struck and killed on a roadway in Dedham has been identified as a Watertown woman.

Around Town

City Surveying Residents About Qualifications, Characteristics Desired in Next City Manager

By Charlie Breitrose | December 22, 2021

The process to hire the next City Manager for Watertown has begun, and residents can weigh in on what they think the most important qualifications and characteristics for the next chief executive of the City to have.

Transportation

Travel Tips for People Driving, Using Public Transportation During the Holidays

By Guest Writer | December 22, 2021

The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging members of the public to plan ahead for the holiday travel period in the coming weeks. Traffic volumes and public transportation are anticipated to be higher than normal. 

Around Town

Board of Health Reinstates Indoor Mask Mandate Citing Sharp Increases in COVID-19 Cases

By Charlie Breitrose | December 21, 2021

People must wear face masks or coverings in Watertown while inside after the Board of Health reinstated the indoor face covering mandate Monday night.

Around Town

Temporary Suspension of Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Over the Holidays

By Guest Writer | December 21, 2021

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The Watertown Police Department announced a temporary suspension of enforcement of the overnight parking ban over the holidays.

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