Business
Town Survey Surveying Small Businesses About How COVID-19 Has Impacted Them
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The Town of Watertown has created a survey to hear from small businesses in town and how they have been impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
By Kendra FoleyChair, Watertown School Committee
The Watertown School Committee has been busy over the last two months tackling budget decisions, discussing policy changes, and reviewing educational data that affects our school community.
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
The Boston Renegades, who practice in Watertown, got to play at Fenway Park for the first time on April 12. The beep baseball team has members who are visually impaired and others who are not, all of whom wear blindfolds. (Photo by Jim Vershbow)
BOSTON — Bravery. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Among the bravest, in my opinion, are those individuals who are forced to live their lives visually impaired. Sight is a precious thing, and not having it is one of the cruelest things you could inflict on any human being. Yet, over the years so many incredible techniques and equipment have been devised and developed to allow the visually impaired community to do things that those of us with sight take for granted. One of those things is the opportunity to play the great sport of baseball, more commonly known to the visually impaired community as Beep Baseball.
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Around Town
State Closes Part of Greenough Blvd. to Traffic So it Can be Used by Pedestrians, Bicycles
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A screenshot of a Google Map showing the section of Greenough Boulevard closed by the DCR for recreation use. It stretches from North Beacon Street to Arsenal Street.
A section of Greenough Boulevard in Watertown along the Charles River has been closed to traffic to allow people to use it for recreation.
Coronavirus
Town Council Meeting Virtually Tuesday, Discussing Budget, Parking Plan
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Watertown Town Hall
The Town Council will meeting for the first time since social distancing orders have prevented them from meeting in person. The meeting will be held virtually with the public able to participate by computer or phone.
Business
Watertown Company Developed More Accurate COVID-19 Testing Swabs
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The following announcement was created by Watertown-based Markforged:
Markforged, the leading manufacturer of metal and carbon fiber 3D printers, today announced that it is partnering with Neurophotometrics to produce Fiberflex Rayon, a 3D printed nasopharyngeal (NP) swab for use in diagnostic testing for COVID-19.
Business
Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Online Coffee Connect
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The Watertown Business Coalition invites you to join its virtual coffee connect on April 22.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Wanted for Armed Robbery Caught, Two Scammed on Craigslist
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
U.S. Postal Products Available from Home, No Computer Needed
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The following announcement was provided by the U.S. Post Office:
You don’t have to go to the Post Office to use many postal products and services. In fact, most simple tasks can be done from the convenience and safety of your home with or without a computer.
Real Estate
Three Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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These three properties were sold this week around town.