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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.
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.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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.
Charlie BreitroseA street empty of parked cars due to Watertown’s winter parking ban.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
WINTER PARKING BAN 2021 – 2022
Watertown Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn has announced the 2021-2022 Winter Parking Ban dates.
Watertown City HallCharlie Breitrose
The City Council backed the hiring a firm to help conduct the search for the next City Manager on Tuesday night and Council President Mark Sideris said he received good reviews from other communities that have used the firm.
Minuteman High School vocational technical school in Lexington.
The following announcement was provided by Minuteman High School:
Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School will hold both in-person and virtual events this month for families of middle school-age students who are interested in attending the career technical education high school for the 2022-23 school year.
Donohue’s Bar & Grill will host the 16th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Morning starting at 8:30 a.m. Find out more about the 5K run and walk and how to register in the following announcement from Donohue’s.
City of PhiladelphiaTree trenches will allow for improved dispersion of excess storm water. The Town of Watertown plans to install 15 tree trenches around the community.
By James Briand, Trees for Watertown
A drive around Watertown quickly reveals that green assets — shade, permeable surfaces, and advanced drainage systems — are unevenly distributed. While some areas have abundant, mature shade trees and street-side planting strips overflowing with flowers, other neighborhoods are treeless, and non-permeable asphalt surfaces define the streets.
The Watertown Farmers’ Market is seeking feedback about this season!
The following information was provided by the Pigsgusset Initiative:
The Pigsgusset Initiative, a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment, invites the community to a panel discussion about local Indigenous history and the MA Indigenous Legislative Agenda.
Dore VanSlykeDore VanSlyke opened Studio Yoga Bella opened on School Street in Watertown.
Dore VanSlyke began teaching yoga nearly eight years ago, teaching in a variety of fitness clubs and yoga studios, but after taking her practice online during the pandemic she decided to start her own studio. In October, she opened Studio Yoga Bella in Watertown.