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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 Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, will share its plans for studying the options for the future of Watertown Dam. Recently, the DCR studied the area around the Dam as part of its Removal Alternatives Analysis to develop conceptual design alternatives for the Dam.
The red pickup that struck Jana Grill on Galen Street. The photo was released by Watertown Police. Watertown Police have received help identifying the vehicle who slammed into the side of Jana Grill on Galen Street. The restaurant has closed temporarily due to the damage from the incident. The Watertown Police sent out the following request seeking public assistance on Wednesday, July 3:
Watertown PD is still looking to identify the driver and vehicle involved in an accident that occurred at 2:20am on Monday morning.
Free walkers and canes are among the free items available at the Watertown Senior Center. The Watertown Senior Center announced that it has some canes, walkers and other medical devices available for free. See the announcement below. We have a number of walkers, canes, a wedge, and assistive devices for visually impaired and hard of hearing. They are out in the lobby please stop in cool off and see what you can use.
The following announcement was provided by the Eric Mintel Quartet:
Jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat as the acclaimed Eric Mintel Quartet takes the stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Thursday, July 11 at 7:30 PM. The evening promises a rich blend of the timeless music of Dave Brubeck, original compositions by Eric Mintel, and much more. Eric Mintel, a celebrated pianist and composer, has a storied career spanning over 30 years. His impressive résumé includes performances by invitation at the White House, over ten appearances at the Kennedy Center, and a special concert at the United Nations. His quartet’s dynamic sound and captivating performances have made them a favorite among jazz fans worldwide.
Several homes sold this week, including a four townhouses, 2 condos, and 2 single family house. 91 Pleasant St. UNIT 1, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom, 1,813 sq. ft. Townhouse, Sold: $896,000
67 Bradford Road #2, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,951 sq.
Multiple properties will host open houses this weekend in Watertown. 199 Coolidge Ave. APT 302, $699,900 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,408 sq. ft. Condo, Open house: Sunday, June 30 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
6 Eight Summer St.
A winning Powerball ticket sold in Watertown has a prize of $1 million, but it has not been claimed and will expire in a few weeks. The winning ticket was sold at Metro Mini Mart on Main Street in Watertown for the Aug. 21, 2023 drawing, according to WBZ Channel 4. The winning numbers were 3-4-12-22-28, and the Powerball was 16
Winners have a year to claim the prize from a winning ticket. Find out more about how to claim a ticket and Mass Lottery by clicking here.
About 100 people turned up to celebrate the Watertown Senior Center’s birthday. One room featured a DJ and games. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two rooms were packed for a celebration of 31 years of the Watertown Senior Center on June 20. The birthday celebration was attended by about 100 people, said Lydia McCoy, Watertown’s Director of Senior Services. Attendees had the choice of two room.