Schools

UPDATED: Watertown’s Extended Day Program Salaries to be Discussed by School Committee

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The School Committee will hold a pair of meetings on July 29 to discuss the compensation for the Extended Day program staff. The after school program, which is run by Watertown Community Education with the Watertown Schools acting as its fiscal agent, has a waiting list of 38 students, according to Superintendent Dede Galdston. The School Committee will discuss compensation for Extended Day employees to assist in recruitment, Galdston added. The program has had waiting in previous years, and the number on the list is similar to last year, Galdston said. “We limit the number of students to ensure a safe and supportive environment, based on the historical staffing that EDP can sustain,” she said.

Around Town

Take A Tour of the East End During the Thursday’s Walk N Talk

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Take a stroll around Watertown’s East End and meet some of the people behind the businesses that make the area so interesting. The Walk N Talk, co-sponsored by the City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown and the Watertown Business Coalition, will visit four locations around Coolidge Square on Thursday, July 25 beginning at 10 a.m.

Meet at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC), 47 Nichols Ave. Then visit Massis Bakery, Fastachi, and Artemis Yoga. There is street parking near the ACEC. The event is free and open to everyone.

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July 23 is Deadline to Comment on Possible Watertown Dam Removal

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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam. The consultants examining the possible removal of the Watertown Dam presented their findings after studying the area near the dam over the Charles River just west of Watertown Square. The public can comment on the proposal until July 23. The dam was discussed at a public meeting held on July 9 at the Watertown Library.

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Many, Many Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown This Week

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Homebuyers have a wide selection of homes for sale in Watertown to visit this weekend. 47 Stuart St., $950,000, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 1,860 sq. ft. Single Family, Open houses: Friday, July 19 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM Saturday, July 20 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday, July 21 11:30 AM – 1 PM

63 Bradford Road #B, $932,500, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,289 sq. ft.

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Watertown Square Plan Approved by Council & Planning Board; Zoning & Design to Occur This Fall

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City Manager George Proakis addresses the City Council and Planning Board at the Watertown Square Area Plan hearing on July 16. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

After three meetings, and nearly 10 hours of discussion and public comment, the City Council and Planning Board approved the Watertown Square Area Plan on Tuesday night. The plan was amended by the Council, but retained the major goals of the version first discussed by the boards at the first meeting on June 13: a by-right housing unit capacity of 3,133; and the Four Corners reconfiguration of the Watertown Square roadways, which removes Charles River Road from the intersection. The details of the zoning and design to make the plan a reality will take place this fall, including some public meetings. During the public comment period, multiple people suggested the vote be postponed, and/or that the City should only allow for the minimum housing capacity required by the state, 1,701.

Entertainment

Wednesday’s Summer Concert Postponed Due to Heat

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With temperatures expected to get into the 90s on Wednesday, July 17, City of Watertown officials announced the postponement of the Summer Concert. “Due to the extreme heat advisory and potential for thunderstorms, the Summer Concert featuring the Squeezebox Stompers has been postponed to 9/4,” the City announced in an email. Summer concerts are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall. See the lineup here: https://watertown-ma.gov/761/Summer-Concert-Series