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Watertown Middle School
Watertown Middle School will be the next major project constructed by the City of Watertown. Tuesday night, the City Council voted to move the school to the top of the Capital Projects list. One of the primary reasons was to take advantage of the cost savings provided by using the modular classes set up on Moxley Field for students while the school is under construction.
Watertown will have a cultural district in the center of town after the City’s application received official approval from the Mass. Cultural Council this week.
The zoning map recommended by the Planning Board on October 30, 2024.
After nearly a year of planning, meetings and discussion, the Watertown Square Area Plan zoning changes have been adopted by the City Council. The updated zoning will meet the State’s housing requirements, even after trimming back some of the recommendations from the Planning Board, and the Council increased the green building requirements for new projects.
Watertown Sophomore tips in a deflected shot to in the Raiders’ 2-0 victory over Sandwich in the MIAA Div. 3. Field Hockey State Final.
Watertown residents can apply to be on the Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and the Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. See more details, below.
Watertown’s Get Lively Health and Fitness will host a free class for a good cause on Dec. 7. See information, below.
The following announcement was provided by the the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation:
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, a nonprofit grantmaking and research organization, announced over $1 million in grants to a total of 19 organizations, including DEAF Inc. in Watertown. The funding will support health coverage enrollment efforts, perinatal health-related projects, a comprehensive health insurance survey and other special initiatives.
St. Patrick’s Church in Watertown will host a Christmas celebration for all ages during Winterfest. See more information, below.
The City of Watertown provided the following information:
Starting this winter, the City of Watertown will begin Phase 2 of implementing the residential snow and ice removal ordinance by beginning to issue warnings to properties not compliant.
Jason Mavor brought his chiropractic practice back to Watertown, opening in a space on Mt. Auburn Street.
When you ask Dr. Jason Mavor why he’s so passionate about being a chiropractor, his answer is simple. “Helping someone help themselves is the best feeling in the world.” His path to becoming a Chiropractor, however, was a little more unconventional. It all started with an injury of his own.
The winter light show known as SOLSTICE returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery in December. See more details about this year’s event provided by the the Cemetery, below.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Watertown will host at Turkey Shoot on Friday. It is open to all. See more information from the AOH, below.