Around Town
Kids Can Trick-or-Treat at Watertown City Hall
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Children are invited to head down to City Hall and do some trick-or-treating. See the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Lost Diamond Recovered With the Help of Watertown DPW Employee
A woman who realized she had lost the diamond off her ring in a recycling bin recovered the stone thanks to the assistance of a Watertown Public Works employee who sifted through the refuse.
City Council Votes to Make Renovating Watertown Middle School a Priority
Watertown Middle School
Watertown Middle School will be the next major project constructed by the City of Watertown. Tuesday night, the City Council voted to move the school to the top of the Capital Projects list. One of the primary reasons was to take advantage of the cost savings provided by using the modular classes set up on Moxley Field for students while the school is under construction.
Watertown Cultural District Approved by Mass Cultural Council
Watertown will have a cultural district in the center of town after the City’s application received official approval from the Mass. Cultural Council this week.
More Headlines
Council Approves Watertown Square Zoning Changes With Increased Sustainability Requirements & Other Changes
See Videos and Photos from Watertown Field Hockey’s 2024 State Final Victory
City to Add Section to Community Path with Taking of Land, Memorialization Committee Could be Created
Around Town
Five Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week
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Two single family houses, a pair of condos, and a townhouse were sold this week.
Around Town
LETTER: Resident Who Benefited from Psychedelic Medicines Supports Question 4
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Dear Editor,
I am a grandmother and a retired elementary school teacher, and I have twice benefitted from taking psychedelic plant medicines. That is why I’m voting Yes on Question #4.
Entertainment
Getting Inside Small Saves’ Head in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Entertainment
Watertown Gallery Hosting Contemporary Art by Prize Winning Artist
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Watertown’s Storefront Art Projects announced its latest exhibit, “WARM TO THE TOUCH: Recent Paintings by Jo Ann Rothschild,” curated by Elizabeth Michelman.
Government
City Seeks Input on Proposed Logo for City of Watertown
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The City of Watertown is considering creating a City Logo that could be used on official documents and presentations. The logo would not replace the City Seal. This week, the City sent out a survey to residents seeking opinions of what they think of the proposed logo.
Schools
LETTER: Family of Former WHS Head Master Seeks to Keep Gym Dedicated in His Name
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(The following letter was originally written to Watertown School Committee Chair Kendra Foley)
Dear Ms. Foley,
Thank you for this opportunity to share our recommendation for the naming of the Gymnasium or the Auditorium at the new Watertown High School. We would like for Dr. John J Kelley, former principal of Watertown High School, to continue to be honored by the school.
Around Town
Upcoming Events: Budget Presentation, Health & Human Services Report, Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee, Miyawaki Forest
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Watertown’s Miyawaki Forest will be planted at Lowell School
The City Manager will present the Preliminary City Budget, the City will provide details of the recently completed Health and Human Services Report, the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee seeks new members, and Watertown’s first Miayaki Forest will be planted at Lowell School.