Commander's Mansion
Enjoy Halloween Fun During the Watertown Lil Monstah Joyride
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Once again, the Watertown Commander’s Mansion will host free drive-through Halloween festivities.
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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Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
Part of School Street to Close This Week for Construction
UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution
Elections
Learn About the Proposed Town Charter Changes on the November Ballot
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Charlie BreitroseA mailing went out to Watertown voters with the details of the proposed changes to the Town Charter.
A resident group focused on the Town Charter Review will host a meeting to provide voters with information about the proposed changes to the Town Charter to be considered by Watertown voters at the Nov. 2 election.
Elections
LETTER: District B Resident Endorses Candidate for Town Council
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Dear fellow District B residents,
I’d like to give a shout for re-electing Lisa Feltner, current District B Councilor. While I am happy to see new people running for a number of open and filled slots (the interest this year is really encouraging!), I have to throw my support behind Lisa.
Police/Fire
Firefighters, Police, Others Honored for Saving Girl’s Life, 3 Firefighters Sworn In
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Firefighters, Police, and civilian employees who helped save the life of 11-year-old Rachel Patterson, pose with the Patterson family. Several awards were presented at a ceremony on Oct. 18.
A dozen people received awards for their part in saving the life of a girl in July who was not breathing. Also during the ceremony the three newest members of the Watertown Fire Department officially received their badges.
Elections
LETTER: Greater Boston Labor Council Endorses Town Council Candidate
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The following letter was provided by the Greater Boston Labor Council:
The Greater Boston Labor Council – the umbrella labor union organization for the Boston area – has officially endorsed Mike Hanlon for Town Council, District A, citing his ongoing commitment to union members and to creating an equitable economy. The Greater Boston Labor Council represents more than 100,000 union members in the region, including many in Watertown.
Elections
LETTER: Watertown 350 Mass Action Endorses Candidates for Town Council, School Committee
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Watertown’s chapter of 350 Mass Action, a local climate advocacy group, has endorsed the following slate of candidates for the November election:
Around Town
Grant Allowing Watertown Studio to Offer Free Kids Ballet, Jazz Dance Classes
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Free dance classes for kids are available in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by Move & Groove Watertown:
Move & Groove Watertown and Ballroom in Boston are so excited to be offering kids dance classes this fall! Thanks to a generous grant from the Watertown Cultural Council and in conjunction with our nonprofit, Dancing Feet, we are able to offer free dance ballet and jazz dance class for kiddos ages 4-6.
Around Town
Video Series Will Give Inside Look at Watertown Police, Features Dozens of Officers
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A series of videos debuting this week will give people an inside look at the Watertown Police Department, and allow them to get to know some of the officers and others working for the WPD.