Real Estate
One Watertown Property Was Sold This Week
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A two-family home was sold this week in Watertown.
Care Packages Made by Children in Watertown Lift Spirits of Sailors Deployed to the Middle East
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Sailors deployed to the Middle East received care packages sent from Watertown. (Contributed Photo)
Packages sent by a Watertown-based Operation American Soldier put a smile on the faces of a group of sailors deployed to the Middle East.
New Historic Marker to be Unveiled, Celebrates Day That Watertown Welcomed a Key Figure in the Revolution
A new historic marker celebrating the visit to Watertown by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784 will will be unveiled on Sunday, April 19.
Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring
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.
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Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested
First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project
Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
Business
Hear from State Rep. Owens & Network at Watertown Business Coalition Event
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The Watertown Business Coalition provided the following information:
Join us in-person for our next October Coffee Connect on Jobs & Local Economy Discussion with State Rep. Steve Owens!
Entertainment
Comics: See What Here’s Trouble & Small Saves Are Up to This Week
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Election 2021
See How to Watch the School Committee Candidate Forum Replay
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Watch the candidates for School Committee discuss a variety of subjects at the Oct. 14 candidate forum.
Around Town
Watertown Connector Shuttle Links Pleasant Street to Harvard Square, Serves Residents & Employees
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Connector’s Pleasant Street shuttle pulls into Watertown Mews, the first stop during morning runs to Harvard Square.
Watertown’s newest public transportation option made a special run on Wednesday to show Town officials and residents what it is like to ride the Watertown Connector Pleasant Street Shuttle.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Reaches 700 Wins With Victory Over Wakefield
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Watertown Field HockeyWatertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue, wearing blue and grey, celebrated win number 700 on Thursday.
The Watertown High School hockey team’s 12th win of the season on Thursday at Wakefield was milestone for head coach Eileen Donahue. The Hall of Fame coach now has 700 victories.
Real Estate
More Than 20 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out this week’s Watertown open houses.
Around Town
FY2022 Budget Looks Stronger Than Expected, Next Year’s Budget Includes High School Project With No Override
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Town Manager Michael Driscoll submitted his final preliminary budget to the Town Council on Tuesday before retiring in early 2022.
Town Manager Michael Driscoll presented his 29th, and final, preliminary budget to the Town Council on Tuesday night. The Town’s financial outlook is positive, with significant increases in property taxes and from inspection fees.