Real Estate
Nearly 2 Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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The Watertown real estate market is busy this weekend, with 23 properties hosting homeseekers.
Phase 2 of Walker Pond Project Partially Funded After Council Vote
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Phase 2 of the Walker Pond project would help create a new park on the Westside of Watertown .
The effort to create a new public park in Watertown received a boost on Tuesday when the City Council approved nearly $1 million to go toward the cost of improvements to the Walker Pond site.
Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges
Watertown’s Logan March, 7, signed a letter of intent with the Boston College football team. BC Head Coach Bill O’Brien presents the letter to Logan and his parents, Lyla and Robert. (Photo by Boston College Athletics)
Boston College’s football team announced the latest roster addition, Logan March, a 7-year-old from Watertown who was born with a rare genetic disorder.
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Council Hears from Public About Potential Watertown Square Garage
The larger of the two garage options presented by the City of Watertown at the May 20 open house.
The City Council got a mix of opinions about the possibility of building a multi-story parking garage in the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square on Monday night.
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Schools
The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes
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The main entrance to the new Watertown High School on Columbia Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The new Watertown High School will welcome students for the beginning of School in September, and the public will be able to take a look around before the first day of classes.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Classic Car Show, Spider-Man Movie, Photos of Armenia, Aluminum Pouring, Kids Crafts
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This weekend is full of fun for car lovers, super heroes, and plenty for art enthusiasts. Check out some classic cars at a classic house on Sunday at the Commander’s Mansion. The latest Spider-Man movie comes out on Friday, and will be showing all weekend. See photography from Armenia at Project Save. Tweens can participate in aluminum pouring sessions at the Watertown Library on Friday and Saturday. Kids can make crafts at the Library on Saturday.
Elections
Northeast UAW Endorses State Senate Candidate
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander for State Senate:
Daniel Lander announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by UAW Region 9A, a union representing thousands of workers across the northeast and right here in this district. The endorsement emphasizes Daniel’s commitment to supporting working people who are strugglingunder the leadership of a state senator that does not stand up for worker’s rights.
Entertainment
Families Invited to Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Brigham House
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Watertown families are invited to Brigham House for the Teddy Bear Picnic. See details below provided by Watertown Families Together.
Schools
School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education
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The School Committee approved the hiring of the interim Director of Student Services, who will oversee the special education program in the Watertown Public Schools, and also created a subcommittee focused on Student Services that will look at the district’s special education program.
Elections
Former Boston Mayor Backs State Senate Candidate
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Will Brownsberger
The following announcement was provided by the Brownsberger Committee:
Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced today that he is endorsing State Senator Will Brownsberger in his campaign for reelection to the Massachusetts Senate. Walsh formally announced the endorsement at a press conference on Monday, July 27, at the State House steps.
Entertainment
Edible Plants 2027— Local Food Service Providers Wanted to Merge Culinary Art with Area Ecology
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“Huckleberry” by Donna Calleja, acrylic on wood board, 2022.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee has officially opened applications for local food service providers to participate in Edible Plants 2027, the third iteration of the city’s popular interdisciplinary community project. For the first time, the initiative is expanding its horizons from visual and literary arts into the culinary world, inviting up to ten local restaurants, caterers, and food creators to prototype innovative, flora-inspired menu items.