Around Town
Watertown Studio Holding Holiday Pottery Sale
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Indigo Fire will host a Holiday Pottery Sale at its studio in Watertown.
Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring
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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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Schools
Four Watertown Students Make Arlington Catholic Honor Roll
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The following Watertown residents were named to the first quarter Honor Roll at Arlington Catholic High School.
Government
Council Approves Creation of Watertown Affordable Housing Trust
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
The City of Watertown will have a trust dedicated to the creation and preservation of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households with the Council’s approval of the ordinance creating the trust.
Around Town
Some Watertown Organizations to Donate to on #GivingTuesday
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Nov. 30, 2021 is Giving Tuesday, a day when people are encouraged to donate to groups and organizations doing work to help the community. Here are some local groups to consider supporting.
Around Town
Group Advocating for Removal of Watertown Dam Hosting Virtual Meeting
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:
The Dam Removal Movement Why Watertown Dam Should Be Next Virtual Event Monday, Dec. 6, 2021, at 7 p.m.
Government
City Council Sets its Budget Policy Guidelines for Next Year’s Budget
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The Council’s priorities for next year’s budget have been approved, including supporting the school building projects, improving streets and sidewalks, and a study of Watertown’s Personnel Department.
Entertainment
Mosesian Center Hosting Holiday Classic — Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”
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Dick Terhune stars in “A Christmas Carol” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts.
The following information was provided by Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The first theatrical production of A Christmas Carol took place in London just six weeks after the story’s publication in 1843. In 1853, Dickens began to perform the story himself, playing each character without individual props or costumes for each role.
Sports
Registration Open for Waltham/Watertown Youth Lacrosse Season
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The following announcement was provided by Waltham/Watertown Boys Youth Lacrosse:
Registration for Waltham/Watertown Boys Youth Lacrosse is open! We are looking for new andexperienced players from grades K-8 to join the Waltham/Watertown Lacrosse community.