Business

Business Parking Passes for Watertown Square Available for Purchase

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The Town of Watertown sent out the following announcement:

The purchase of the quarterly parking permits for the Watertown Square Municipal Lot for March-May 2021 will be available on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 from 9:00am to 4:00pm. To purchase, please enter the Town Administration Building at 149 Main Street and proceed to lower hearing room. Please be advised that we are following social distancing guidelines requiring a face covering and limiting the number of people, which may require a wait outside the building. ALL permits will require business information and vehicle registrations to obtain a permit. Please complete Business-Parking-Permit-Form in advance if possible.

Business

Congresswoman Clark Appearing at Chambers’ Women in Government Event

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Congresswoman Katherine Clark

The following information was provided by the Newton Needham Regional Chamber:

We’re excited to announce our 4th Annual Women in Government event, this year in partnership with the Waltham Chamber of Commerce. Our guest speaker will be U.S. Congresswoman and Assistant Speaker of the House Katherine Clark who has served the Fifth District of Massachusetts since 2013, a diverse district comprised of 24 cities and towns that include Waltham, Weston and other parts of MetroWest. 

Rep. Clark will speak to her experience as a state senator, state representative, general counsel for the Massachusetts Office of Child Care Services and policy chief for the state attorney general. Join us to hear first-hand about Rep. Clark’s journey to becoming the fourth highest ranking member of the US House of Representatives. We’ll also have time for a few questions. A conversation not to be missed.

Business

Watertown Business Group Hosting Virtual Networking Event

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Join the Watertown Business Coalition at the monthly Coffee Connect to network and discuss challenges facing businesses and organizations during the pandemic. This month’s meeting is on Wednesday, Feb. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m.

See more details from the WBC below:

The WBC hosts an online forum for our business community to discuss the challenges of our COVID altered reality and a path back to some level of economic normalcy. Our online forum is free to Watertown Residents and our Business Community. Format will include:

Find a comfortable place in the home with a cup of coffee or tea!Networking breakout rooms

Let’s get through these times together, Watertown!RSVP HERE

Location

Zoom Virtual Meeting – In the comfort of your own home!

Real Estate

A Condo & 2 Multifamily Homes Sold in Watertown

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See this week’s Watertown home sales. $760,760 – 38-40 Keenan St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family, 2,293 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 11 Total Rooms, 5 Total Bedrooms

$492,000 – 728 Belmont St., Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,048 Living Area Sq. Ft.5 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom

Sponsored by:

$750,000 – 76 Fitchburg St. Unit 76, Condo – Townhouse, 1,808 Living Area Sq.

Business

Beauty Care Chain Opens Store at Arsenal Yards

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Ulta Beauty opened a location at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

Arsenal Yards today announces the opening of Ulta Beauty as the latest retailer to join the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown. The largest beauty retailer in the United States, Ulta Beauty is the premier destination for cosmetics, fragrance, body, skin and haircare products. With a full salon in every store, Ulta Beauty also offers hair, skin and brow services. Ulta Beauty will celebrate its soft opening with exclusive, members-only promotions from February 12-18 and an official Grand Opening will take place Friday, February 19, 2021.

Real Estate

See This Week’s Watertown Open Houses

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A few properties are hosting open houses around Watertown. $459,000 – 231 Coolidge Ave. Unit 411, Condo,838 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open House: Sunday 11-1

$1,499,000 – 87 Summer St. Unit 87A, Condo – Townhouse, 3,045 Living Area Sq.

Business

Citizens Bank & NECN Honoring Non-Profit Groups That Close Social Equity Gaps

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The following information was provided by Citizens Bank and NECN:

Citizens and NECN announced that they will be accepting applications under the bank’s Champions in Action®program from local non-profit organizations that are focused on closing Social Equity & Inclusion gaps within local communities through education, advocacy and relevant programming. The winner for the second half of 2021 will be announced in July. 

Organizations selected for inclusion in the program will receive financial, volunteer and public relations support to help further extend their reach and impact. Areas of focus for the program change twice-yearly. Eligible nonprofits typically work in collaboration with partners, neighborhood groups, schools, or other organizations to address issues related to the chosen focus area that affect local communities. The non-profit applying for the award should include specific and measurable goals for their program.

Development

School Budget to be Presented, 2 Projects at Planning Board & Police Exam

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An illustration of the plans for the former Mount Auburn Club at 99 Coolidge Ave. A community meeting will be held Monday about the project. One of the first steps in the making of the Watertown school budget will be presented Monday night, a community meeting will be held about the redevelopment of the Mount Auburn Club site, and the Planning Board will discuss two major projects. Watertown Public Schools administrators will present the Fiscal Year 2022 level services budget at Monday’s School Committee meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. That budget shows how much it would cost to preserve the district’s current staffing and programs, with no additions or cuts. It is typically the first major step in the school budget process.