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Mincrogrants are available for micro-businesses in Watertown. Companies with five or fewer employees can still take advantage of the microenterprise grants that were adversely impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, and the deadline to apply is Oct. 23, 2020. A second round of grants has been announced by the Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation (MGCC). Applications will be accepted from Oct.
The giant pumpkin is on display now at Arsenal Yards. It had originally been grown to be in the Topsfield Fair. The following information was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Through the end of October, Watertown’s Arsenal Yards is making Fall a daily holiday with a new “Fall Falladays” activation. Guests and residents are invited to come out to the River Green at Arsenal Yards for autumnal activities taking place throughout the month. The River Green is decorated for the season with hay bales, pumpkins and gourds.
The following information was provided by Watertown Savings:
Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) is pleased to announce that they have won in multiple categories in Wicked Local’s Annual Readers Choice Awards. WSB has been voted as the Regional Gold Favorite for the eleventh year in a row. The Metro 2 and NW-1 regions represent 14 towns, including all five towns where WSB branches are located. WSB has been voted the Number One Community Bank in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Waltham, and Watertown once again. Readers Choice Awards is an annual contest that invites readers of Gatehouse Media and Wicked Local newspapers, to vote for their favorite local businesses in a variety of categories.
Plenty of open houses to visit in Watertown this weekend. $472,500 – 160 Spruce St. Unit 160, Condo – 2/3 Family, 905 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open Houses: Friday 5:30-7 Saturday 12-2 Sunday 12-2
$1,475,000 – 85 Summer St. Unit 85A, Condo – Townhouse, 3,012 Living Area Sq.
The European Wax Center opened its doors at Arsenal Yards. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
European Wax Center, Watertown – Arsenal Yards is now open! Located at 65 Bond Street, and situated between Chipotle and T-Mobile, European Wax Center is open seven days a week. Hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sundays. First time guests are invited to enjoy a complimentary wax to try out the service! Reservations can be booked online, or by calling the center at 617-641-2929.
These two homes were sold in Watertown this week. $465,000 – 117 Chapman St., Single Family – Detached Bungalow, 828 Living Area Sq. Ft., 5 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom
$970,000 – 885 Belmont St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down, 2,415 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Units, 11 Total Rooms, 4 Total Bedrooms
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Number 1 Taste opened on in Watertown recently, and boast 30 years of experience. The Chinese restaurant opened at 39 Galen Street. The restaurant also has locations in Belmont, Arlington and Melrose. The Number 1 Taste Watertown website says:
“With over 30 years of experience cooking in the best restaurants, our chefs is excited to bring Watertown/Newton Area what we do best. We are committed to prepare each meal to order.
Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion. With Halloween coming up, the Commander’s Mansion will get once again get in the spirit. This year they will have the Lil’ Monstah Joyride — a drive-by Halloween celebration. The Commander’s Mansion, the historic home owned by the Town of Watertown, and the Town of Watertown will team up for the no-contact event. They area seeking local businesses to join in the fun and take on one of the scenes for Watertown families to drive through during the Oct.