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O’Connor Group CEO Bill O’Connor, left, and Head of Acquisition John O’Connor welcomed attendees to the ground breaking ceremony for Elysian Watertown Square, a mixed use project. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The start of construction of a major new project on Main Street, Elysian Watertown Square, was celebrated by the developers and City officials at a ceremony held recently.
The following announcement was sent out by the City of Watertown Board of Assessors:
Following state statutes and Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations, the Board of Assessors is completing the FY2025 Quinquennial Revaluation of all real and personal property in Watertown. Revaluation is a year-long process when the DOR examines in detail all assessing methodologies used by the city, as well as the values derived through the mass appraisal system.
The crew from Maquette Fine Arts Services raise the historic painting of Watertown looked in 1630 after it had been restored. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two historic paintings returned to the lobby of City Hall looking better than they have for generations after undergoing a makeover to remove dirt and grime as well as repairing damages.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
A rendering of 300 Forge, a life science building that could go on part of the Home Depot Parking lot. (Courtesy of Boylston Properties)
A six-story life science building which would to be built on part of the parking lot behind the Home Depot in Watertown is in the planning stages.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
The Watertown Public Schools Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is inviting members of the community to a series of caregiver “meet and greets” this fall.
Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.
The following information was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:
Watertown Dam, located on the Charles River, is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has contracted an engineering consultant to perform an alternatives analysis study for potential future actions at the Watertown Dam.
Dear Editor:
I am writing to join those in thanking Marilyn Petitto Devaney, for her Fifty years plus of service as Town Meeting Member, Original Charter Commission Member, Watertown Town Council Member, Governor’s Councilor and Member of the Commission on Disabilities, to Watertown and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Ai3 ArchitectsA rendering of the designs for the new Watertown High School viewed from Columbia Street.
The School Committee seeks recommendations from the public for what to name the gym and auditorium at the new Watertown High School.
Watertown DPW
Two men from Watertown pulled up a firearm from the depths of the Charles River last week. The handgun had been reported stolen.
The following announcement was provided by Artemis Yoga and Get Lively Studio:
Local, beloved businesses, Artemis Yoga and Get Lively® Studio are teaming up for a unique blend of rejuvenating yoga and functional fitness classes designed to enhance both your physical well-being and overall fitness. With many shared clientele, Jan and Liz decided to collaborate and bring the best of fitness and yoga to their loyal communities with a set of classes at their respective studios in Watertown, MA.
Watertown Library’s Allie Fry shares some offerings of the library that you may not know about in the fifth episode of the Little Local Conversations podcast