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Two single family homes and seven condos were sold this week, including three over the $1 million mark. 75 Carroll St. UNIT 2, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,790 sq. ft. Condo, Sold: $1,040,000
127 Waverley Ave.
The Watertown Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27 beginning at noon at City Hall and ending at Victory Field. Following the procession, a ceremony will be held, which will include the dedication of a POW-MIA Chair at the field. The parade route starts at City Hall, heads west on Main Street, turns onto Waverley Avenue, and then onto Orchard Street. Parade Divisions
First Division
Watertown Police Department
Watertown Savings Bank
Watertown City and Local Officials
Shutt Detachment/VFW Post 1105/AMVETS Post 41
Navy Sea Cadets
Waltham American Legion Band
Watertown Fire Department
Second Division
Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
Knights of Columbus
Watertown High School and Middle School Band
Ancient Order of the Hibernians
The National Lancers
Panto Classic Automobiles
Watertown Historical Commission
Fred Bolzan Photography
North End Marching Band
Third Division
Watertown Scouts, Packs, Troops
The Roma Band
Watertown/Belmont Youth Football and Cheerleading
Watertown Council on Aging (Friends of the COA)
Watertown Youth Soccer
The Tony Barrie Band
Watertown Sons of Italy
Wind Jammers
Perfection Towing
Nonantum Children’s Christmas
For groups participating, staging will take place behind the Watertown Library and City Hall. Staging may begin at 10:30 a.m. The only vehicles that should remain in the library lot after staging should be vehicles in the parade.
See the four properties holding open houses over the Memorial Day weekend. 50 Watertown St. APT 510, $649,000, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,148 sq. ft. Condo, Open house: Saturday, May 25 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
5 Repton Cir.
The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:
Announcing the Watertown Pride 2024 festival entertainment at Saltonstall Park on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 12-5 p.m.:
Tyler Tuccio/Tee Sparks, Watertown native AND Mr. Trans Massachusetts USA 2022
Danny B. Goode, Reigning Mr. Gay New England 2023
DJ Zeneida Ramos
Watertown Pride 2024: Loud, Proud, Island-Bound is an inclusive, all-ages event that celebrates our LGBTQIA+ communities.
It is free and open to everyone on Sunday, June 2, 2024 from 12 to 5 p.m.The event kicks off with a parade at noon that will begin at Moxley parking lot and travel along the Watertown Community Path to a festival at Saltonstall Park.
Visit www.WatertownPride.com for more event details.
A hero square in memory of Pvt. Vincent Ranucci, who was killed in World War II, was dedicated down the street from the home on Nichols Avenue where he grew up. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Dozens of descendants of a decorated World War II veteran gathered Monday on the East Watertown street where his childhood home is located to remember him and dedicate a hero square in his name. Vincent Ranucci grew up in a three-family home at 7 Nichols Ave. as the oldest of nine children.
The following information was provided by MassDOT:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is encouraging individuals who plan to travel during the Memorial Day holiday weekend to plan, expect increased travel volumes, utilize MassDOT’s “real time” travel tools and resources, and take public transportation as much as possible to help get to planned destinations.
“We are expecting a very busy travel weekend for this upcoming Memorial Day,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “Traffic congestion is expected to grow on Thursday afternoon and will be much heavier than normal early Friday afternoon. Drivers should leave extra time when making travel plans, consult MassDOT resources, and always drive sober and undistracted. We at MassDOT wish everyone a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend.”
Construction operations for the Sumner Tunnel Restoration Project are not occurring this weekend. The tunnel will remain open for travel during the weekend of Friday, May 24 through Monday, May 27.
Using traffic data, MassDOT has created a traffic forecast for the holiday weekend.
To the Editor:
I’ve been impressed by Manager George Proakis’ initiative, effort and community involvement process for the Watertown Square Area Redesign. In terms of the streetscape, it’s terrific that the manager is trying to create a plan that insists that our Square is first and foremost the center of our community, not just an intersection to drive through as quickly as possible. It is in terms of zoning that the draft plans have led to more disagreement. Unlike some municipalities, we are choosing to obey the new MBTA Communities law and join in the region-wide attempt to increase the supply of housing by changing the zoning in the Square. The need for more housing units at lower rents and/or purchase prices is clear.
The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
Vendor registration is now open for the 25th anniversary of the Faire on the Square!
The event will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 from 12-5 p.m. at Saltonstall Park. Visit faireonthesquare.planningpod.com to register as a business, non-profit or food court vendor. Registration will remain open until Friday, August 30, 2024 at 5 p.m.
Businesses and Non-profits
You will have the option during checkout to purchase an upgrade that includes one 6 foot table and two chairs at your booth for an additional $10. All other materials, including a pop-up tent, if desired, must be brought by the vendor. All vendors will receive their assigned booth location at the welcome tent on the morning of the event beginning at 9am. More information will be sent via email in the weeks leading up to the event. Each booth space is 10 feet by 10 feet and businesses and non-profits can register for up to two booths.
Food Vendors
Each food vendor will be allotted one space that is 15 feet long by 10 feet deep. Only one space is allowed per food vendor due to space limitations. A temporary food permit must be obtained from the Watertown Health Department for all food court vendors.