Police/Fire

Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn Retires, Enjoyed His Career Even With Recent Challenges

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Charlie BreitroseRetired Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn bids farewell to one of the officers he worked with over his 33-year career. Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn left the only full-time job he has ever had after more than three decades, and said he still enjoyed coming to work everyday even after the challenges of the last few years. On June 3, 2022, Lawn finished the final day of his 33 year career with the Watertown Police Department. When he joined the WPD at the age of 22, he always planned to retire when he was still young enough to do something else. “When everyone was going to the Cape on the weekends when I was 22 I was patrolling the streets of Watertown,” Lawn said.

Entertainment

Watertown Pottery Studio Hosting Spring into Summer Sale

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Indigo Fire will host the “Spring into Summer” pottery sale at its Watertown studio. The event will be held at the studio located at 79R Grove St. in Watertown on Saturday, June 11 from 1-5 p.m. It is free and open to all. More than 20 artists will show and sell their work, and those interested can find out about classes available at the studio. “Our goal is to provide a friendly, non-intimidating environment for those interested in learning pottery.

Schools

New Elementary Attendance Zones Approved by School Committee, Enrollment Rising

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Watertown Public SchoolsThe Watertown elementary school attendance zone option approved by the School Committee. The buffer zones are shaded with diagonal lines. New boundaries for Watertown’s elementary school attendance areas have been approved, and include buffer zones that would allow families to choose between two schools. The School Committee approved the option recommended by Superintendent Dede Galdston on Monday night. The new areas will only impact students new to the district, not those already attending Cunniff, Lowell, or Hosmer elementary schools.

104 Main Street

Developer Discusses Vision for Major Project on Main Street

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Icon ArchitectureA view of the proposed project at 104-126 Main St. from Main Street. The developers of the project proposed on Main Street in Watertown want to create a place where residents can live steps away from restaurants, stores, and public transportation available in Watertown Square. John O’Connor, senior vice president for acquisitions and development for O’Connor Capital Partners recently spoke with Watertown News about the proposal for the 104-126 Main St. The development would have 146 residential units in four stories above 5,450 sq.

Class of 2022

Watertown High Class of 2022’s Sprit & Kindness Celebrated at Graduation

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Charlie BreitroseWatertown High School Senior Leah Knipper-Davis hugs teacher David Mastro at the 2022 graduation ceremony. Many obstacles and challenges could have derailed Watertown High School’s Class of 2022, but the unstoppable group of students made the best of very difficult times to be an inspiration to themselves and the WHS faculty. Friday evening, the seniors received their diploma at the graduation ceremony at Victory Field. See the list of graduates by clicking here. Class Valedictorian Taylor Lambo said that she will look back on the times of joy, big and small, when she was “truly present,” and just enjoying the moment.

Around Town

See Photos from Watertown’s First Pride Extravaganza

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Charlie BreitroseA “Proud” flag is displayed during the parade that kicked off the first Pride Extravaganza in Watertown. Hundreds joined in the parade and celebration during the first Watertown Pride Extravaganza on Saturday at Saltonstall Park. Charlie BreitrosePeople dance and listen to music at Saltonstall Park at Saturday’s Pride Extravaganza. The event was organized by the Watertown Free Public Library and co-sponsored by the City of Watertown. Charlie BreitroseThe Pride Parade from the Watertown Library to Saltonstall Park was led by Watertown Library Trustee Teddy Kokoros and Outreach Librarian Marissa Monteiro.

Arrests

Police Log: Man’s Social Security Account Compromised, Man Arrested After Putting Items in Backpack

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

May 25, 1:14 p.m.: Security at the Watertown Mall called Police to help with a man they were trying to issue a trespass letter. He left the Mall, and Police located him across Arsenal Street at the Nike Store. When officers were speaking to him they discovered he had four warrants for his arrest from Waltham, Brookline, and Somerville district courts, all for shoplifting-related charges. Devin Newbury, 31, a homeless man from Boston, was arrested on the warrants and was trespassed.