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Homebuyers have a huge amount of properties to check out in Watertown this week. $499,000 – 10 Williams St. Unit 74, Condo – Mid-Rise, 950 Living Area Sq. Ft., 4 Room, 2 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom, Open House: Saturday 11-1
$575,000 – 885 Belmont St. Unit 2, Condo – 2/3 Family, 1,400 Living Area Sq.
A lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election. Gov. Charlie Baker announced that the sales-tax free weekend will take place on Aug. 29 and 30, 2020. In 2018, Baker signed a law making the tax holiday an annual event. “The annual sales tax holiday is an opportunity for us to support small businesses and consumers, and this year, it’s a great way to support our economy that’s been impacted by COVID-19,” Baker said.
Deluxe Town Diner was one of several Watertown restaurants recently approved to have outdoor seating. Ten Watertown restaurants have been approved to have outdoor by the Town as part of a the COVID-19 reopening. Last week, the Licensing Board approved a temporary measure to allow Town Manager Michael Driscoll to approve temporary outdoor seating at restaurants in town. The following restaurants have been approved to have outdoor seating:
Gerry’s Italian Kitchen1072 Belmont Street
La Bodega21 Nichols Avenue
Conley’s Pub & Grille164 Belmont Street
Deluxe Town Diner627 Mount Auburn Street
Greg’s Restaurant821 Mount Auburn Street
Ixtapa Mexican Grill18 Mount Auburn Street
Ritcey East208 Waverley Avenue
Shiraz Cuisine72 Bigelow Avenue
Stellina47 Main Street
Tresca’s Eating Place25 Church Street
Before the local measure was passed, restaurants already approved to have outdoor seating could open on June 8, when Phase 2 of Gov. Baker’s reopening plan began. On June 22, restaurants can also start serving food indoors, with tables spaced at least 6 feet apart and parties no larger than six people.
Two condos and a three-family home sold in Watertown this week. $512,000 – 290 Pleasant St. Unit 117, Condo – Mid-Rise, 855 Living Area Sq. Ft., 2 Room, 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom
$1,120,000 – 30-32 Clyde Road, Multi-family Home – 3 Family, 3,585 Living Area Sq. Ft.
Gov. Charlie Baker, with Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito. On Monday, June 22, diners will be able to grab a meal inside Massachusetts restaurants, and beauty and personal services such as nail salons, tanning salons, tattoo parlors and personal trainers will be allowed to reopen from the state’s COVID-19 shutdown. Friday afternoon, Gov. Charlie Baker announced the beginning of Phase 2, Step 2 in the four phase reopening plan. The First Step started on June 8, which included outdoor dining and retail stores. Restaurant capacity will be limited due to social distancing requirements.
A variety of open houses to check out in Watertown this week including three single families, a couple two-families and several condos. $619,900 – 2 Locust Lane Unit D, Condo – Townhouse, 2,200 Living Area Sq. Ft. (Includes Finished Basement), 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full & 1 Half Bathroom, Open House: Saturday 12-2
$1,279,000 – 127 Spruce St., Multi-family Home – 2 Family – 2 Units Up/Down. 3,676 Living Area Sq.
See the trio of properties that were sold this week in Watertown. $741,000 – 65 Lowell Ave., Single Family – Detached Colonial, 1,310 Living Area Sq. Ft., 8 Room, 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bathroom
$655,000 – 22 Quincy St. Unit 1, Condo – 2/3 Family 1,550 Living Area Sq. Ft., 7 Room, 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bathroom
$899,000 – 63 Forest St.
The Watertown Business Coalition wants to know what challenges are facing local businesses as they reopen from the COVID-19 shutdown, and have put together a short survey. Some of the barriers or obstacles maybe getting PPEs, financial advice, or getting inventory. Click here to take the survey. The group sent out the following message:
Hello Friends & Neighbors in the Business Community! As we move through the reopening phases, we want to help you reopen successfully.