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Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July

By Charlie Breitrose | 17 hours ago

The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians.

Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown

Marsha Moeller, center, cuts the ribbon at the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center in California. The center is named after her mother who grew up in Watertown. (Photo from Providence St. Joseph Hospital)

A health center in California that provides services to women and families was dedicated to and named for a woman who grew up in Watertown.

Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection

With a collection of tens of thousands of historic post cards, Watertown’s Kathryn Alpert had a wealth of choices for her new book “Lost & Found: Historic Boston in Post Cards.” Watertown News spoke with Alpert about the creation of her book.

Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed

Watertown’s Director of Student Services will be stepping down before the beginning of school in September. The announcement came after parents of students in the special education program aired their complaints at the second straight School Committee meeting. A group of more than 100 parents also signed a petition requesting that the School Committee take a vote of no confidence for the Director of Student Services, who oversees the special education program.

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Obituaries

OBIT: Christine Collini, 89, Worked at Family Lock Business, Loved Spending Time With Family

By Guest Writer | January 21, 2022

Christine Collini

Christine I Collini, 89, of Watertown, wife of the late Charles T Collini passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 19th, 2022. She passed with her loving family by her side at Sunrise Senior Living where she was given exceptional care for almost 2 years.

Around Town

Council to Consider Rules for Airbnb & Other Short Term Rentals at Upcoming Meeting

By Charlie Breitrose | January 21, 2022

Watertown City Hall

The Watertown City Council will hold a public hearing on Jan. 25 to discuss regulations for short-term home rentals, such as Airbnb and Vrbo.

Real Estate

Half a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | January 21, 2022

Check out the properties hosting open houses this weekend.

Business

Watertown Real Estate Market Remained Vibrant in 2021, See the Top Agents & Offices

By Charlie Breitrose | January 20, 2022

Watertown’s residential real estate market remained strong during 2021, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, finishing stronger than 2020.

Charity

Lacrosse Games to Raise Funds to Fight Cancer, Organized by Non-Profit Led by Watertown Resident

By Charlie Breitrose | January 20, 2022

A sports-based non-profit started by a Watertown resident will host two lacrosse all-star games to help raise money for cancer research.

Obituaries

OBIT: Bob Manzelli, 84, Former State Rep. & Selectman, Owned Local Energy Company

By Guest Writer | January 20, 2022

Bob Manzelli

Robert A. “Bob” Manzelli, passed away on January 17th, 2022, at the age of 84. Bob was born in Roxbury, and was a longtime resident of Watertown and Rockport. 

Around Town

Developer to Discuss Plans for Watertown Mall at Community Meeting

By Charlie Breitrose | January 19, 2022

Alexandria Real Estate EquitiesA rendering of the conceptual plans for the Watertown Mall property and adjacent properties.

Alexandria Real Estate Equities Inc. will discuss conceptual plans for the Watertown Mall property and adjacent properties.

Around Town

Registration Open for Rec Department’s February & Spring Break Programs

By Charlie Breitrose | January 19, 2022

The Watertown Recreation Department will be hosting week-long programs over February Break and Spring Break for students in grades K-8.

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