Around Town
10 Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Check out the open houses around town in the last weekend of August.
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
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: One-Man Concert, Meditation & the Nerve Tour
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Head to Mount Auburn Cemetery for a sunset meditation session.
Sound in various forms will be the attraction this weekend, from a sunset sound meditation at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday evening to a unique one-man concert at Donohue’s on Sunday evening. What is more iconic for an American summer evening? A very unusual talk is happening at Hibernian Hall on Sunday afternoon for those fascinated by the human body. Take a look at the details. They’re unnerving!
Government
Council President & City Manager to Present Annual State of the City Address in September
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Watertown’s annual State of the City address will take place on Sept. 4, 2024. The first one was held last August. The event is required to be held annually with the changes to the City Charter were approved by voters in 2021.
Government
Residents Can Apply to Attend Citizens’ Legislative Seminar
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Massachusetts State House
The following announcement was provided by Sen. Will Brownsberger:
Senator Will Brownsberger invites constituents to apply for the Fall 2024 Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS), a free Senate program that educates the public on the functions of the Massachusetts State Legislature.
Entertainment
Celebrated Boston Area Artists Will Speak at Watertown Library
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
On Tuesday, September 10, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) invites you to join in conversation with celebrated Boston area artists about their work, creative processes, collaborations, and experiences with WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT, a project and movement directed by fine art photographer and Watertown resident Archy LaSalle.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Allegedly Strangled Domino’s Employee, Phone Hacked and $20K in Bitcoin Stolen
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Entertainment
Mosesian Center Has Comedy, Kids Arts Classes, Seeks Artists
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The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
As the summer and our 2023-24 season of programming near their ends, we have one more performance from MCA Improv to keep you laughing! It’s also time to sign up for fall classes! And don’t miss the call for art for another exhibition—this one based on arts and science! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian Arts!
Sports
Seventh Seed Claims Watertown Summer Basketball League Title
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New Day won the 2024 Papas Elite Summer Basketball championship Tuesday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)
The Watertown Summer Basketball League Champion has been crowned after a winner-take-all Game 3 on Tuesday night, and one of the lowest seeds has claimed the 2024 title.