Entertainment
See the Attractions Planned for the 2024 Faire on the Square
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The 25th anniversary of Watertown’s Faire on the Square is one week away, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12-5 p.m. at Saltonstall Park!
Major Residential and Commercial Project in Watertown Square Breaks Ground
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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.
Public Review Period for Board of Assessors Conducting Property Revaluation is Dec. 2-6
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.
Historic Paintings Return to Watertown’s City Hall After Undergoing Restoration
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.
Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Entertainment
Comic: See What Small Saves Bought with His Birthday Money
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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.
Around Town
Agreement Reached to Allow Day Care to Stay in Boys & Girls Club Until New Home is Ready
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The Watertown Boys & Girls Club building also houses First Path Day Care Center.
First Path Day Care Center and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club have negotiated an agreement which would allow First Path to remain in the Club’s building so that children can attend the day care while construction is finished on its new facility.
Around Town
Lane to be Closed on Charles River Road This Week
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The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation announced lane closures on Charles River Road will for several days. See details in the DCR’s announcement below.
Entertainment
Watertown Art Gallery Hosting Reception for Latest Show, “Sticks and Stones & Words”
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Storefront Art Projects in Watertown announced the opening of the new show, “Sticks and Stones & Words,” and the opening reception on Sept. 14.
Around Town
Dozens of Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out the wide range of open houses in town this week.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Field Hockey, Films, Make Chinese Lanterns & Chinese Wrestling Demo
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This Friday evening, you are either going to be very busy or you have to make some difficult choices. Because it’s early, if you aren’t working late, you can catch the Watertown field hockey game at Victory Field. All Watertownians should know that we are known statewide as having an outstanding field hockey team. Then there are two film choices, Beetlejuice and a pajama party, or the International Indian Film festival of Boston. You could don your sari for the Indian film festival or your dino pjs at the Majestic 7. On Saturday morning, head to the library to make Chinese lanterns for the mid-Autumn festival, which takes place on September 15-17. Further Chinese culture could be enjoyed with free Shuai Jiao martial arts clinics on Saturday or take a day-long seminar at Wu An martial arts.
Around Town
Watertown Gifted BlueBike Station, Also Using Grant to Expand System
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Arsenal YardsThe BlueBike station outside Arsenal Yards.
Watertown will have up to four new BlueBike stations after being gifted one bikeshare docking station and receiving a grant for up to three more.