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Arshile Gorky painting at his sister Akabi’s house on Dexter Avenue in Watertown, c. 1922. (Unknown photographer. Collection of the Arshile Gorky Foundation). The City of Watertown will hold several events to celebrate Armenian artist Arshile Gorky, who spent time living in Watertown after emigrating from Europe. See the announcement provided by the 100 Years of Arshile Gorky Committee, below.
The City of Watertown provided the following update about the road construction project on Mt. Auburn Street:
Weekend Work – March 8, 2025 – Pedestrian Signal Electrical Work
Saturday, March 8, 2025 Newport Construction and the City of Watertown will be performing electrical work to relocate pedestrian walking signals to prepare for signal preparation work at the Mount Auburn Street and Arlington Street intersection (see map below)
Traffic ImpactsTemporary lane shifts may occur and work will take place on the sidewalks, but will remain open and accessible. Parking ImpactsNo parking impacts
Drainage Installation Work Continues between Arlington St. and Bigelow Ave. Newport Construction is continuing to complete the drainage installation work eastbound between Arlington Street and Bigelow Avenue.
A condo and a single-family home were sold this week. 456 Belmont St. APT 17, $1,100,000, 2 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,552 sq. ft. Condo
154 N Beacon St., $1,102,500, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,636 sq.
Daniel G. Baldi
Daniel Gerado Baldi, 87, passed peacefully after a period of declining health on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A devoted husband, Dan was predeceased by his beloved wife of 59 years, Marcia, in November 2020. He is survived by his three children and five grandchildren: Mark and Liz Baldi of West Boylston, MA, Linda Baldi of Brockton, MA, and Jill and Mark Freeman of Bridgewater, MA; his grandchildren, Rachael (Baldi) Rodrigues and her husband Stephen, Benjamin Baldi, Amanda Baldi, Ethan Freeman, and Kate Freeman. He is also survived by his sister Bonnie Covell of Florida, brother in-law Tom Sinclair of New Hampshire, and several nieces and nephews. Born on January 11, 1938, in Somerville, Massachusetts, to Giacomo and Elvira (Panteri) Baldi, formerly of Villa a Roggio and Pescia, Italy, the fifth of six children Carlo (Charlie), Anna, Baldo, Mario, and Bonnie, Daniel was the proud son of Italian American immigrants, welcoming friends and family to join at mealtimes with a hearty “Tutti Mangia.” Dan grew up in Newton and Watertown, MA, where he developed an early love of science and nature which led to a career as a junior and high school teacher for 32 years in Holbrook, MA.
The Charles River Chamber announced that tickets are available for the 27th annual Spring Seasonings: A Taste of our Towns event, which includes restaurants from Watertown, as well as Newton, Needham and Wellesley. See the announcement below. Spring Seasonings: A Taste of our Towns returns to the Newton Marriott on Monday, April 7 from 5:30-8 p.m. The highly anticipated event, now in its 27th year, is hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber in partnership with presenting sponsor The Village Bank. Forty local restaurants from Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley will showcase their distinctive cuisine, with beverage exhibitors pouring samples to pair with the delicious bites. Over 500 attendees are expected to attend the event.
See all the properties hosting open houses over the weekend. 58 Aldrich Road #B, $499,900, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 746 sq. ft. Condo, Open houses: Saturday, March 8 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Sunday, March 9 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
168-170 Fayette St., $999,000, 5 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,336 sq. ft.
Expect strong winds throughout the weekend, particularly Friday and Saturday, which could lead to tree and powerline damage, especially in higher terrain areas. The weather will be mostly dry and calm through early next week, with temperatures gradually warming up. While conditions will remain seasonably cool into the weekend, by midweek temperatures will rebound into the low 50s and possibly near 60°F by Wednesday. There will be no significant snow or ice in this period. The march towards spring begins!
Friday, March 7:Expect sunny conditions, but breezy winds throughout the day, with west winds around 23 mph and gusts up to 41 mph.
A map of alternative places to park during construction on Mt. Auburn Street in Coolidge Square. (City of Watertown)
The roadway through one of Watertown’s major business centers is being reconstructed, but the City reminds residents and customers that Coolidge Square is “Open for Business.” The stretch of Mt. Auburn Street in front of businesses like Artemis Yoga, Olespana, Dunkin’, and 7-Eleven is being torn up, theses businesses remain open.