Around Town
Families Invited to Halloween Happening with Music, Crafts and More Fun
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The following announcement was provided by Debbie and Friends:
You and your family are invited to join us again this year for the FREE Halloween Happening event!
New Life Added to Nearly-Century Old Two-Family Home in Watertown
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The two-family home at 21-23 Springfield St. has been renovated by a pair of developers. (Contributed Photo)
A two-family home on Springfield Street has undergone a major transformation that preserved the bones and most of the structure, while creating a pair of modern living spaces.
Watertown Fire Department’s Busy Week Included Battling Blazes in a Home & on a Boat
Watertown Firefighters put out a fire on a boat at the Newton Yacht Club on Oct. 10. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
The Watertown Fire Department had a very busy few days: helping to save a woman from a burning house, putting out a boat blaze, responding to a flipped vehicle, as well as welcoming the public at an Open House.
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Named MIAA Coach of the Year
Watertown Head Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue celebrates the 2023 State Championship with Raiders captains, from left, junior Adrianna Williams, senior Molly Driscoll, and senior Aislin Devaney. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Longtime Watertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue will collect another honor in December when she receives the 2023-24 MIAA Coach of the Year Award.
Watertown Police Officer Saves Woman from Burning House
Watertown Police Officer Michael Grzelcyk
The Watertown Police Department posted the following announcement on its Facebook page.
Friday, October 11, 2024, Officer Michael Grzelcyk demonstrated extraordinary bravery during a working house fire on Winsor Ave. Upon arrival, he learned that a second-floor tenant, an elderly woman, was still inside. With Watertown Fire en route, Officer Grzelcyk entered the burning building alone, facing intense smoke and flames.
More Headlines
City Won’t Need a Redevelopment Authority to Transform Parking Lots in Watertown Square
City Taking Applications for Rental Assistance & Other Expenses
Watertown Square Zoning Meetings to Begin Oct. 16, See New Dates & Agenda
Around Town
Authors & Innovators Festival Returns to Mosesian Center
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Authors & Innovators Festival is back!Our friends at Gennari Aronson are once again bringing together some of business’ top book authors, innovators, and business minds at The Mosesian Center in Watertown.
Around Town
OP-ED: Housing for All Group Seeks More Affordable Housing in Watertown Square Area Plan
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Photo by Mark Pickering
By Mark Pickering
At a recent meeting of the Housing for All Watertown group, speakers touted the group’s success in its effort to deliver “the most ambitious MBTA Communities Act plan in the state.” Now the group is shifting gears to focus on getting more affordable housing as part of the plan.
Sports
Watertown High School Hosting Soccer Night Oct. 26 at Victory Field
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown High School Boosters:
Mark your calendars! Watertown High School Boys Soccer is hosting Watertown Soccer Night on Saturday, October 26th, at Victory Field, and it’s going to be a fun-filled evening for the whole community.
Entertainment
Hear Ghost Stories from Around the World at the Watertown Library
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
On Tuesday, October 29, The Watertown Free Public Library’s Project Literacy invites you to enjoy a showcase of spine-chilling and supernatural stories from around the world — told by Project Literacy’s English language students and community!
Around Town
Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three single-family homes and two condos were sold this week.
Around Town
See What’s Closed for Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day & Trash Collection Schedule
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Several municipal buildings will be closed for on Monday, Oct. 14 for the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. See the information provided by the City of Watertown.
Entertainment
Comic: See What Young Hockey Players Do on a Rainy Day
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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.