Sports

Watertown Lacrosse Teams Ready for State Tournament

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It’s tourney time for the Raiders boys’ and girls’ lacrosse teams.For the second year in a row both of Watertown High School’s lacrosse teams will play in the MIAA state tournament. The girls team earned a first round bye in the East Section Div. 2 tournament, and will travel for the quarterfinal game. The fifth-seeded Raiders finished 13-3, and will take on fourth-seeded Dartmouth (16-2) Wednesday, May 28 at 4 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Stadium in Dartmouth. The boys got the eighth-seed in the Central/East Section Div.

Schools

Find Out How to Help Watertown Middle School Win $50,000!

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Watertown Middle School has entered a contest to win $50,000 so they can remodel an old home economics room so it can be used by the school, including special education students. The middle school is competing against projects in places across the country in the Ultimate Neighborhood Give Back Challenge run by Guaranteed Rate. The top project wins $50,000, and money is also given to the runner-up. Winners are chosen based on votes and the merits of the project. The Integrated Life Skills program at the middle school teaches students with special needs to be self-sufficient by focusing on personal responsibility, independence and appropriate interactions.

Police/Fire

Police Log: OUI Arrest After Driver Hits Curb in Front of Cop and More

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

May 15, 6:18 p.m.: A man riding his bicycle on the sidewalk on Main Street suffered injuries when a car door suddenly opened and send the bicyclist flying. The car was parked at the Metro Mini Mart. When police arrived, they discovered the driver did not have a Massachusetts license. The 28-year-old Waltham man was arrested on a charge of unlicensed driving.

Entertainment

See Highlights from Fox 25 News’ Visit to Watertown

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In case you missed the Fox 25 Morning News’ visit to Watertown, they had plenty going on at Victory Field Friday morning. Fox 25 made its first Zip Trip of the year to Watertown, and the news crew interviewed a variety of folks from around town. Hometown Heroes were two of the Watertown Police officers, Sgt. John MacLellan and Sgt. Jeff Pugliese, who  involved in the shootout with the Boston Marathon Bombing suspects.

Charity

See Which Groups Got Grants from the Marshall Home Fund

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The Marshall Home Fund awarded more than $40,000 in grants to groups providing services to Watertown residents age 55 and over ranging from healthcare to music to transportation. The Board of Directors pledged $42,275 to nine local organizations. A ceremony was held on May 8 at the First Parish Church of Watertown. See what the grants will be used for below:

Arsenal Center for the Arts: The Open Door Project allows many more older residents to enjoy studio art classes, films, music, and theater events that might otherwise be out of their reach financially. Perkins School for the Blind: Thriving with Vision Loss provides older adults with access to the resources of the Perkins Braille & Talking Book Library.

Police/Fire

Police Chief Sees Heroin as a Growing Concern in Watertown

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From overdose deaths to drug dealing and car break-ins, Watertown first responders have seen an alarming increase in the use of heroin in town and problems associated with the drug. Last year, Watertown had eight deaths from overdoses on heroin, Town Councilor Tony Palomba said Wednesday night. Police Chief Edward Deveau said his officers and other departments have seen an rise of use and overdoses. “Last year in Middlesex County there were 53 deaths (from heroin overdoses),” Deveau said. “There have been 40 in the first two months of this year.”

Around Town

Tufts Health Plan Emphasizes “Health” for its Employees

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Last Friday, the parking lot at Tufts Health Plan seemed more like fair or gym as employees enjoyed the annual Field Day. The company set up a climbing wall, ping-pong tables, massage chairs and mini-golf. The 1,850 Tufts workers could also grab a jump rope or hula hoop, or organize a game of volleyball, basketball or even take part in a home run derby. They could also relax with a massage. This is just one of the efforts focusing on the health and fitness of the employees by the company, which has its headquarters on Mt.

Business

See Inside Watertown’s Newest Apartment Complex

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The Watertown Mews apartment complex have risen quickly on Pleasant Street, and residents have started to move into the complex across from Russo’s market. Even while construction continues on the second building, the first building already has its first residents, said Trenda Wallace, property manager at Watertown Mews. The complex was built next to the Repton Place condominium complex, but units at Watertown Mews will be rented. Originally the land was to be used for an addition to the Repton Place complex, but it was sold. The two complexes share an entrance.