Elections
LETTER: Former Councilor Endorses City Council Candidate
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Greetings East Enders, and Neighbors Beyond,
CONSIDER A VOTE FOR TOM TRACY CANDIDATE FOR WATERTOWN CITY COUNCILOR AT-LARGE. ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH.
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
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Watertown’s contract with the Flock Safety company for eight license plate reading cameras was signed in September, but City officials are working on changing the section covering when data will be shared with other law enforcement. Meanwhile, a neighboring community terminated its contract with Flock, and another is determining its own policy for using the cameras.
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Community Preservation Funds Approved for 2 Affordable Housing Projects & Work at the Commander’s Mansion
A rendering of the affordable Willow Park affordable housing complex.
Funding for a home for adults with special needs, to help build a 138 unit affordable housing complex, and to replace the elevator at a historic home owned by the City of Watertown were approved by the City Council Tuesday night.
Mixed Use Building With 40 Residential Units on Mt. Auburn St. Approved by Planning Board
The project at 33 Mt. Auburn Street was approved by the Planning Board. The five story building has one floor of commercial and four of residential. (Torrington Properties)
The first by-right residential project, a five story mixed use building at 33 Mt. Auburn St., was approved by the Planning Board on Dec. 3. The development will have 40 residential units, and commercial space on the ground floor.
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Two Bus Lines in Watertown Will Run More Frequently Starting Soon
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Receives National Award
Watertown Police Will Soon Start Using Cameras That Can Capture License Plate Info, ACLU Expresses Some Concerns
Elections
LETTER: Resident Concerned About Outside Political Groups Influencing Watertown’s Election
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Dear Editor,
I received in the mail today a card from Massachusetts Teachers Association Independent Expenditure PAC supporting a slate of Five Watertown Candidates vying for our two highest elected offices; the City Council and School Committee. A Super PAC being involved in a small, local community such ours should be a major concern.
Real Estate
3 Dozen Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Watertown’s real estate market remains very active this week with a wide choice of open houses this weekend.
Around Town
Watertown Police Offering Free Kits for Drivers With Autism or Who are Neurodivergent
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The Watertown Police recently added a new resource for neurodivergent people and their families that could help prevent misunderstandings and even tragedies.
Around Town
Vendors Wanted for Watertown Senior Services’ Annual Health Fair
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
We’re calling all local health, wellness, nutrition, home care, fitness, and social service organizations to participate as vendors in this exciting event. This year’s Senior Health & Wellness Fair will focus on Brain Health and Wellness — an engaging and educational afternoon dedicated to understanding, preventing, and supporting brain health across all stages of aging.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Halloween Fun, Two Plays Hit the Stage, Artists Open Studios
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Halloween celebrations are in full swing this weekend. The Commander’s Mansion will host the second annual Wicked Watertown on Saturday, and enjoy some fall fun at Gore Place on Sunday. It’s a weekend of theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, with two classic plays hitting the stage — one put on by the Watertown Children’s Theatre and the other by the Actors’ Shakespeare Project. Take an inside look at artists studios on Saturday and Sunday during the Turtle Studios Open Studios. While the event is just over the river in Newton, several Watertown artists create their works at the studios.
Elections
LETTER: Resident Endorses Three Running for Watertown School Committee
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Dear Editor,
Now that the School Committee forums are over, I want to formally endorse. First, an endorsement for two familiar faces and then a new one.
Around Town
Evening of Music and Bingo Raising Money for Scholarships
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The Shutt Detachment of the Marine Corps League will host a night of music and bingo as a scholarship fundraiser. See more information provided by the organizers below.