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Check out the properties hosting homebuyers this weekend
3 Avon Road, $1,299,900, 5 bedroom 2 bathroom 3,098 sq. ft. 2 Family, Open houses: Saturday, Feb. 1 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Sunday, Feb. 2 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
437 Mount Auburn St., $1,675,000 3 bedroom 4 bathroom 2,900 sq.
The Watertown High School Robotics Team was one of the recipients of a grant from the Watertown Community Foundation. (Contributed Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
During its annual school program grant cycle, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) awarded $37,950 to the Watertown Public Schools to support education programs that enhance learning beyond the classroom. Grants will support programs in every school in the district in multiple disciplines, ultimately serving the district’s more than 2,800 students. For the fourth year, the award includes support for STEM Initiatives in Watertown Public Schools and gives elementary students the opportunity to participate in hands-on, science-based learning that goes beyond the classroom experience and the general curriculum. Through the support of the Watertown Community Foundation, along with biotechnology company Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc., more than 1300 students will be able to participate in several STEM initiatives including: Kindergarten: The Discover Museum; Grade 1: Bugman Entomology; Grade 2: Mystic Aquarium; Grade 3: Rainforest Reptiles; Grade 4: Sustainability Hands-On Workshop; and Grade 5: Water Systems Hands-On Workshop.
Watertown residents should prepare for an active weather pattern as we close out January and head into the first week of February. A frontal system moving through on Friday could bring a mix of precipitation, though details on how much and what type remain uncertain. After that, a colder but drier stretch is expected for the weekend, with another chance for light snow late Sunday into Monday. Here’s what to expect:
Friday, January 31:
We’re keeping a close eye on a storm system approaching from the west, which looks increasingly likely to bring some precipitation during the day. The biggest question remains what kind — rain, snow, sleet, or even freezing rain could all be in the mix depending on how much warmer air pushes in.
The City of Watertown and Watertown Community Conversations will host a community discussion about accessory dwelling units (ADU), also known as in-law units. The input from the event will help inform how Watertown’s ADU Ordinance is written. See information in the announcement from the City, below. Save the Date! The Affordable Housing Trust (AHT), in partnership with Watertown Community Conversations (WCC), will be hosting an “Accessory Dwelling Units Community Dialogue” on Monday, March 24, 2025 from 6 to 8:30 PM, at the at the Coolidge School Apartments, 319 Arlington Street, including time at the beginning for attendees to enjoy light food and beverages.
The following piece was provided by the New York Army National Guard:
Major General Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announces the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Huijing Yang from Watertown, Mass., and assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, received a promotion December 16, 2024 to the rank of specialist. Army National Guard promotions are based on a Soldier’s overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism and future development potential. These promotions recognize the best qualified Soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard. Army National Guard Citizen Soldiers who serve our state and nation are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits (from the state and federal government), travel across the globe, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
Charles River Regional Chamber President & CEO Greg Reibman (left) and the recpients of the Watertown Business Awards: Archy LaSalle (accepted by Liz Helfer, second from left), Max Ritcey of Ritcey East, Tia Tilson of the Watertown Community Foundation, and O’Some Cafe’s Ricci Cheng. (Courtesy of the Charles River Chamber)
People packed the backroom at Donohue’s Bar & Grill to honor a pair of local businesses, a non-profit and a longtime arts advocate during the first annual Watertown Business Awards. Tickets sales f0r the sold-out Watertown Night raised money for the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. The Chamber presented awards for Customer Service, Business Excellence, Community Leadership, and the Nonprofit Impact Award after receiving nominations from the public. The Customer Service Award went to Max Ritcey.
A map of where Monday’s earthquake could be felt. The map came from the U.S. Geological Survey website. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of southern Maine could be felt in Watertown on Monday morning. The epicenter was 10 km (about 6.2 miles) southeast of York Harbor, Maine, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 10:22 a.m.
Town residents on social media said they could feel the trembler. Those who felt (or didn’t feel) the earthquake can submit a report on the USGS website by clicking here.
Kailyn Lamb can be seen training with her dog Bruce in preparation for the 2025 Boston Marathon. (Contributed Photo)
Watertown’s Kailyn Fitzhugh will be taking on Heartbreak Hill and the Boston Marathon for the first time in the 2025, and will raise money for an organization that helps trauma patients recover from their injuries. Fitzhugh moved to Watertown three years ago, but she has had her eye on the Marathon even before then. “I first ran Boston virtually during COVID. I was living in Tennessee at the time and didn’t think I would be able to ever run Boston, so I took advantage of the open virtual race in 2021,” she said “We moved here to Watertown about three years ago and it’s been my goal to run Boston ever since!”