Around Town

Watertown Cancer Survivor Riding the 2024 Pan-Mass Challenge

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Theresa Welsh, right, and her partner Andrea. Welsh will be riding the 45th Pan-Mass Challenge to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in August. Theresa first rode the PMC in 2011 in honor of a friend, and Andrea started in 2023 to support Welsh. (Contributed Photo)

On Aug. 3 and 4, 2024, Watertown’s Theresa Welsh will join more than 6,500 riders who take on the 45th annual Pan-Mass Challenge, a bike-a-thon that raises money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

Government

New Fire Boat, Welcoming New Police Pup, Search for Chief Information Officer

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Raider, the Watertown Police Department’s new comfort dog, and Officer Anna Margaryan. (Courtesy of the City of Watertown)

The City Council had a special visitor at last Tuesday’s meeting, and also approved funding for the Fire Department’s new boat, and discussed how to replace the outgoing director of information technology. Fire Boat

The City Council approved transferring $54,000 from other Fire Department accounts into the Fire Department Equipment Capital Account to pay for a new boat that will be used on the Charles River. The boat, known as Marine 1, will replace one that dates back to 2000, said Fire Chief Ryan Nicholson. “In the summer months we put Marine 1 in water at the Watertown Yacht Club,” Nicholson said.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn Academic Honors at 11 Colleges

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Watertown students had a successful spring 2024 semester, and earned honors at MassBay, Quinnipiac, Hamilton College, Champlain College, Holy Cross, Dean College, University of Hartford, St. Olaf, Roger Williams, Fort Hays State, and Bucknell. The following information was provided by the colleges:

MassBay Community College

The following local students have been named to the MassBay Community College President’s List. They have achieved this outstanding academic honor for the spring 2024 semester. Margaret Sheehan of Watertown, who studies Liberal Arts

* Rachel Kpogo of Watertown, who studies General Business

* Shone Madapurakkal of Watertown, who studies General Business

* Derek Lanham of Watertown, who studies Criminal Justice

* Lena-Marie Sebugwawo of Watertown, who studies General Business

* Resty Nabiryo of Watertown, who studies Nursing

* Evan Foun of Watertown, who studies Computer Information Systems

The following local students have been named to the MassBay Community College Dean’s List.

Government

Reconstruction of Morse Street Approved by City Council

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One of the longer streets on Watertown’s Southside will soon begin to be reconstructed after the City Council approved funds for the project on Tuesday. The City Council approved the borrowing of $2 million to cover a portion of the $2.6 million project, said City Manager George Proakis. The rest will be covered by funds set aside by the City for other street and sidewalk capital projects. The Morse Street project is part of the Long Streets and Connector Road Program. Morse Street will be totally reconstructed, with a new 24-foot-wide roadway and 5-foot-wide sidewalks on both sides, said Watertown Public Works Superintendent Greg St.

Around Town

Dozens of Open Houses Around Watertown This Week

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A mix of properties, from condos to two-families, will be holding open houses this weekend in Watertown. 19 Garfield St., $2,750,000, 6 bedroom 6 bathroom 6,274 sq. ft. Single Family, Open house: Saturday, July 13 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

72 Bradford Road #2, $629,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,140 sq. ft.

Government

See How Much Water & Sewer Rates Will Increase This Year

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The City Council approved the water and sewer rates on Tuesday, which will be rising, but they would have been higher if not for an earlier decision. Water and sewer bills will be rising by 3.5 percent for Watertown residents and other customers. A residential customer who uses 4,000 cubic feet of water will see an increase of $26.87 per quarter. The rate for 100 cubic feet of water for tier 1, which is most single family homes, is $5.68 for water, $11.46 for sewer, and $17.14 combined. Despite the increase, City Manager George Proakis said the rate hikes have been higher in recent years, and it is below what had been forecast.

Schools

Watertown Students Graduate from Seven Colleges

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Watertown students earned degrees at MassBay, University of Hartford, URI, Plymouth State, Emmanuel, Clark, and William & Mary. MassBay Community College

The following local students have earned a degree from MassBay Community College. Their academic dedication and hard work were celebrated at the College’s 62nd Commencement ceremony on May 23, 2024. * Gurkan Ozturk of Watertown has earned an Associate in Science Degree in Automotive Technology – BMW. * Resty Nabiryo of Watertown has earned an Associate in Science Degree in Nursing.