Charity
Toyota of Watertown Hosting Toy Drive to Help Local Children Have Christmas Gifts
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Toyota of Watertown announced it will be collecting toys for children during the holidays. The dealership put out the following information:
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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Belmont
Watertown Beats Belmont in the Thanksgiving Football Game
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Charlie BreitroseSenior running back Mason Andrade and the Raiders face Belmont on Thanksgiving Day. Pictured, Andrade runs against the Marauders two years ago, the last time the rivalry was played.
When Watertown High School’s football team faces Belmont on Thanksgiving morning it will mark 100 years since the rivalry began.
Government
Council Upset That Property Taxes Will Rise Despite Big Increases in Commercial & Industrial Tax Revenue
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Watertown Assessor Earl Smith had some good news for the City Council Tuesday night that new development has brought in several million in new tax dollars. However, what stood out most was the bad news that he had for homeowners — a property tax increase for Fiscal Year 2022.
Rush Raiders
New Youth Soccer Club Enjoys Success During the Fall Season
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Rush RaidersThe U10 Rush Raiders won the Pre-Thanksgiving Invitational hosted by Juventus Academy Boston.
The following announcement was provided by the Rush Raiders Football Club:
The newly formed Rush Raiders Football Club closed their fall season this month with strong performances across their three teams: Girls U12, Boys U11, and Boys U10.
Government
Council to Decide on Watertown Property Tax Rates at Meeting Tuesday
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Charlie Breitrose
Tuesday night, the City Council will hear the tax rate presentation from the Town Assessor, and recommendations for tax breaks for residential properties and owner-occupied homes.
Cross Country
WHS Sports: Field Hockey Title Has Family Ties, Cross Country Runner Competes at State Meet, Thanksgiving Game Ticket Info
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown field hockey players and sisters Maggie Driscoll, a junior; and Molly Driscoll, a sophomore; pose with their parents Patty Grady and Tim Driscoll after winning the State Championship on Saturday. Grady played on two State Title teams when she was at WHS.
When the Watertown field hockey team won the State Championship for the 19th time in school history one family had not just one, but two members of the team plus another who was part of previous titles.
Transportation
Thanksgiving Holiday Road and Air Travel Info from MassDOT
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding members of the public to plan ahead for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday week, use available technology tools and resources to make informed decisions, and pack essential items such as face coverings that maybe required for certain travel.
Business
New Restaurant on Arsenal Street Packs Flavors from Around the Globe into Takeout Dishes
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Flavor Boom!Six of the 10 entrees served up at Flavor Boom!, which opened recently on Arsenal Street.
A pair of foodies have opened up their own restaurant in Watertown that serves up bold dishes from around the world which are designed to be taken out and enjoyed at home or work.