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Multiple properties will host open houses this weekend in Watertown. 199 Coolidge Ave. APT 302, $699,900 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,408 sq. ft. Condo, Open house: Sunday, June 30 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
6 Eight Summer St.
Dear City Councilors and Planning Board:
The Charles River Regional Chamber enthusiastically supports the Watertown Square Area Plan. This refreshing reimaging of Watertown Square was created through a remarkably collaborative public process and positions the square to become something we can all be proud of. This plan transforms the square’s most frustrating and unwelcoming traffic patterns, replacing it with a vision that welcomes pedestrians, cyclists, bus commuters, and drivers.
This plan greatly enhances our existing restaurants’, retailers’, and other merchants’ long-term viability while opening new opportunities and a desirable environment for new businesses.
This plan smartly unlocks opportunities for multi-family housing, addressing a desperate need for employers struggling to hire, young professionals and their families to live, and for seniors looking to downsize. And this plan creates new open public spaces, transforms the Delta into a desirable destination, and opens access to our favorite river. While there may ultimately be a need to adjust particular building heights or the angle of an intersection, those are deliberations for a later time through the zoning process, streetscape evaluations and other subsequent steps. We also are concerned that the ultimate execution of this project is carefully managed to minimize disruption to existing businesses.
City of WatertownOne of two historic paintings in Watertown’s City Hall being cleaned using funds from the Community Preservation Act. By Joyce Kelly
As we have reported, the geographical paintings that usually flank the foyer at the main entrance to City Hall are currently in the studio of conservator Louise Orsini being refurbished. In 2022, the Historical Society of Watertown received a grant from the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for the conservation of the two geographical paintings. The 5 ½ x 7 ½ foot paintings were installed when the building opened in 1932. One painting represents a map of the town in the early years (1630 is the year of its founding) and the other painting is a depiction of an aerial view of Watertown in 1930 (our Tercentenary year).
Greg Reibman, president of the Charles River Regional Chamber. The following announcement was provided by the Massachusetts Housing Partnership:
Each year MHP honors individuals and communities for their hard work and unwavering commitment to supporting and furthering affordable housing. President and CEO of the Charles River Regional Chamber Greg Reibman has been selected as one of four recipients of this year’s Housing Hero award. MHP will present the award on day 2 of its Housing Institute training conference on Thursday, June 13 in Worcester.
Reibman has become known as the voice that people will listen to. He has built an exceptional level of support for housing, especially in the business community.
Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library. Learn about food and utility resources available in Watertown while your child listens to a story at the Watertown Library. See more information provided by the Wayside Multi-Service Center:
Reading and Resources: Wayside SSRS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 3:30—5:00 PMChildren’s Program Room, Watertown Free Public Library123 Main St., Watertown, MA, 02472
Wayside’s Watertown Social Services Resource Specialist Program and Watertown Free Public Library are hosting “Reading and Resources” in the Children’s Room. Join other Watertown families for your children to enjoy a story time and craft activities while you meet with Watertown’s resource specialists (in English or Spanish) to learn about eligibility and applying for resources for food and utilities. Come with your ID documents for all your family members and utility bills to apply for resources!
A winning Powerball ticket sold in Watertown has a prize of $1 million, but it has not been claimed and will expire in a few weeks. The winning ticket was sold at Metro Mini Mart on Main Street in Watertown for the Aug. 21, 2023 drawing, according to WBZ Channel 4. The winning numbers were 3-4-12-22-28, and the Powerball was 16
Winners have a year to claim the prize from a winning ticket. Find out more about how to claim a ticket and Mass Lottery by clicking here.
The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The Joint Hearing to discuss the Watertown Square Area Plan will continue on June 27, 2024 at 6pm in the Watertown Middle School Auditorium at 68 Waverley Avenue in Watertown. This is a continuation of the Joint Hearing held on June 13 in the same location. This Hearing will be a hybrid meeting, meaning you have the opportunity to join virtually on Zoom or in-person. You will also be able to watch the Hearing live online on WCA-TV.
We encourage everyone to visit the project website to learn more, and to access the plan document. Printed copies of the Plan Document can be found at the Watertown Library and Senior Center.
About 100 people turned up to celebrate the Watertown Senior Center’s birthday. One room featured a DJ and games. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two rooms were packed for a celebration of 31 years of the Watertown Senior Center on June 20. The birthday celebration was attended by about 100 people, said Lydia McCoy, Watertown’s Director of Senior Services. Attendees had the choice of two room.