Around Town
Watertown Recreation Fall Program Registration is Now Open
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Watertown Recreation’s fall program include archery, yoga, CSI investigation, Zumba and much more. There are programs for PreK through 12th grade as well as for adults.
Watertown Raiders Ready to Renew Thanksgiving Football Rivalry in Belmont
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The Watertown Raiders football team will face a very familiar foe on Thanksgiving, but in a place that no member of the current squad has played: Harris Field in Belmont.
Major Residential and Commercial Project in Watertown Square Breaks Ground
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.
More Headlines
Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders
Lost Diamond Recovered With the Help of Watertown DPW Employee
City Council Votes to Make Renovating Watertown Middle School a Priority
Around Town
Join the Walk N Talk Focused on STEM and Life Science in Watertown
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The Linx Building in Watertown.
See some of Watertown’s life science companies and take a walk around the bicycle and pedestrian paths around East Watertown during the STEM Walk N Talk.
Around Town
Watertown Using AARP Grant to Start Senior Housing Stabilization Program
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Department of Senior Services is proud to launch their Senior Housing Stabilization Program thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant they received. This compassionate initiative is dedicated to providing crucial support and education to seniors and their families facing housing instability in Watertown, MA.
Around Town
A Pair of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family home and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
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Watertown Police Officer Frank Forde. (Courtesy of Watertown Police)
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one.
Entertainment
Small Saves’ Coach Deals with the Media in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Government
Hear from the Hopefuls for Governor’s Council in Their Candidate Q&As
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The candidates for District 3 Governor’s Council: Marilyn Petitto Devaney, left, and Mara Dolan.
Democrats will have a contested race that includes a local candidate to vote on during the Sept. 3 State Primary, the District 3 Governor’s Councilor, or “Councilor” as it appears on the ballot.
Around Town
Hear About the City’s Communication’s Team & the New 311 System in the Latest Episode of the Watertown Cable Show
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Tyler Cote, far right, and Laura Murray joined Inside Watertown Hosts Bob Airasian, far left, and Charlie Breitrose to talk about the efforts of the City’s new Communications team.
Two members of the City of Watertown’s Communications Team sat down with the hosts of Inside Watertown at the Watertown Cable studio this week. They talked about efforts to speak to and hear from Watertown residents, including the new 311 Service Center.