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Families Invited to Halloween Happening with Music, Crafts and More Fun
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The following announcement was provided by Debbie and Friends:
You and your family are invited to join us again this year for the FREE Halloween Happening event!
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
Authors & Innovators Festival Returns to Mosesian Center
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Authors & Innovators Festival is back!Our friends at Gennari Aronson are once again bringing together some of business’ top book authors, innovators, and business minds at The Mosesian Center in Watertown.
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OP-ED: Housing for All Group Seeks More Affordable Housing in Watertown Square Area Plan
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Photo by Mark Pickering
By Mark Pickering
At a recent meeting of the Housing for All Watertown group, speakers touted the group’s success in its effort to deliver “the most ambitious MBTA Communities Act plan in the state.” Now the group is shifting gears to focus on getting more affordable housing as part of the plan.
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Watertown Fire Department’s Busy Week Included Battling Blazes in a Home & on a Boat
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Watertown Firefighters put out a fire on a boat at the Newton Yacht Club on Oct. 10. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
The Watertown Fire Department had a very busy few days: helping to save a woman from a burning house, putting out a boat blaze, responding to a flipped vehicle, as well as welcoming the public at an Open House.
Sports
Watertown High School Hosting Soccer Night Oct. 26 at Victory Field
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown High School Boosters:
Mark your calendars! Watertown High School Boys Soccer is hosting Watertown Soccer Night on Saturday, October 26th, at Victory Field, and it’s going to be a fun-filled evening for the whole community.
Entertainment
Hear Ghost Stories from Around the World at the Watertown Library
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
On Tuesday, October 29, The Watertown Free Public Library’s Project Literacy invites you to enjoy a showcase of spine-chilling and supernatural stories from around the world — told by Project Literacy’s English language students and community!
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Named MIAA Coach of the Year
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Watertown Head Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue celebrates the 2023 State Championship with Raiders captains, from left, junior Adrianna Williams, senior Molly Driscoll, and senior Aislin Devaney. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Longtime Watertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue will collect another honor in December when she receives the 2023-24 MIAA Coach of the Year Award.
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Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three single-family homes and two condos were sold this week.