Around Town
Half a Dozen Home Sales in Watertown This Week
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A variety of homes sold this week, including a three family, a two family, a single family and multiple condos.
Watertown Company’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal Donation Has Grown to Help 85 Families
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The Watertown Police Department’s Whooley Foundation delivered 85 Thanksgiving meals to families in town this year. Akian Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning started the program three years ago and this year donated the majority of the meals. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Once again this Thanksgiving, the Watertown Police Department’s Whooley Foundation teamed with a local business to provide dozens of meals to families who would struggle to put on dinner for the holiday.
Watertown to Fund Temporary Paving of Mt. Auburn Street
The following update about the Mt. Auburn Street project was provided by the City of Waterotwn:
Temporary Paving Expected to be Completed Next Week
The City of Watertown has initiated work to temporarily level and pave the remainder of Mount Auburn Street next week while we await the completion of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. Originally not anticipated to receive any temporary paving as part of the project, the City has stepped in to fund this work to ensure one of Watertown’s busiest roads is paved for safer, smoother travel in 2024 ahead of the winter season.
Watertown Shuts Out Belmont in a Rainy Thanksgiving Game
The Raiders hold up the trophy for winning the 2024 Thanksgiving Game against Belmont. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
BELMONT — Being on the other end of a shutout last year, the Watertown High School football team had their sights set on Thanksgiving 2024. They accomplished their mission Thursday morning, beating Belmont 23-0 at Harris Field.
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.
More Headlines
Public Review Period for Board of Assessors Conducting Property Revaluation is Dec. 2-6
Historic Paintings Return to Watertown’s City Hall After Undergoing Restoration
Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders
Entertainment
2024 Watertown Summer Concert Series Lineup Released
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Join us at the 2024 Summer Concert Series at Saltonstall Park, located at 149 Main Street next door to City Hall.
Entertainment
See the Latest Small Saves Cartoon
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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
Latest Draft of Watertown Square Area Plan Has Some Changes, More Detail
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Public Weighed-in on Proposal at Thursday’s Meeting, No Vote Taken
City Manager George Proakis presents the Watertown Square Area Plan draft to the Planning Board and City Council on Thursday night at Watertown Middle School. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City officials presented the latest draft of the Watertown Square Area Plan to the public on Thursday night, but the City Council and Planning Board did not take a vote on the proposal. They will reconvene in two weeks to continue discussing the report.
Around Town
LETTER: East End Resident Says Streets Have Become Cut Throughs
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Good day,
We have become the new cut through streets to Cambridge. Because Cambridge made a mess of their part of Belmont Street it has caused drivers to cut through our five East End streets: Prentiss, Keenan, Brimmer, Francis and St. Mary’s.
Around Town
Watertown Cable Running Youth Film Camp this Summer
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The following announcement was provide by Watertown Cable Access TV:
WCA-TV is excited to announce their two week Youth Film Camp taking place this July! Aspiring directors, filmmakers, editors, and actors will learn the building blocks to create their own film project. Students will learn the planning, technical, and editing skills to create a project of their choice.
Around Town
A Baker’s Dozen of Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Check out the open houses around town this week.
Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Opens for 11th Season – 6 New Vendors, Special Events Planned
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Shoppers browse the vendors at the Watertown Farmers Market on opening day for the 2024 season. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Shoppers waited eagerly at Saltonstall Park to get their hands on fresh produce, baked goods, crepes, fish, meat and more on Wednesday afternoon. With the ring of a bell by City Manager George Proakis, the Watertown Farmers Market’s 2024 season opened.