Police/Fire

Police Arrest Man Suspected of Recent Break-ins in Watertown

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Watertown Police arrested a Newton man suspected of being behind a series of break-ins in town over the weekend. With the help of the Newton Police Department, Watertown Police were able to locate and safely take into custody Jonathan Quintanilla of Newton. Quintanilla allegedly attempted to break into multiple homes and vehicle in Watertown, Watertown Police Department said before the arrrest. Watertown Police Chief Hanrahan said he “would like to thank the public for helping us in this endeavor. We are aware this individual may have been seen in person, or on camera at other residences.”

Around Town

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in Watertown

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The following announcement came from the Watertown Farmers Market:

This annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the local food system as well as the value they bring to their communities. Stop by and show your support for our market community! Live music, activities, and more. Visit our event tent on the plaza to learn more about the market and participate in free activities for all ages, details below~

Enter our free raffle for a chance to win a $25 market gift certificate, all day

Participate in our scavenger hunt, free prizes, 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Decorate the sidewalks with chalk art (weather permitting)

Talk with our enthusiastic life size VEGETABLES roaming the market and share what you love & appreciate most about our market for our board

View our food mile map and learn about the market’s efforts to address food insecurity in the city ~ bring a non-perishable donation for the city pantry

Visit our special guest State Representative Steve Owens in the lower park and thank him for supporting our market and funding for food insecurity

Enjoy live music during the market from 3-5 pm (weather permitting)

HEAR what our vendors LOVE and APPRECIATE most about the Watertown Farmers’ Market ~ link to podcast HERE! *Podcast created by Matt Hanna, Watertown-focused musician and podcaster, www.matthmusic.com

Find out who will be at the Watertown Farmers Market this week by clicking here.

Around Town

Little Local Conversations Podcast Featuring Jan Taylor, Owner of Get Lively Fitness Studio

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Jan Taylor, owner of Get Lively Health & Fitness Studio

Watertown’s Matt Hanna has spent the last several months getting to know people living and working in Watertown, and has produced more than 20 episodes of Little Local Conversations. In the second episode of the podcast, he spoke with Jan Taylor, the owner of a local fitness and health studio. Hanna wrote:

“Meet Jan Taylor! She’s the owner of Get Lively Health and Fitness and she’s here to make people smile while they exercise. Listen to learn more about her business journey from basement to full blown fitness and lifestyle studio and more of her personal story.”

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Arrested After Bumping Officer with Car, Multiple Attempted Vehicle Break-ins

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. July 24, 7:19 p.m.: A man entered Target and went to the men’s clothing area and put items into two reusable shopping bags he was carrying. Then he put household goods and groceries in the bags before leaving without paying. He had $107 worth of merchandise. July 25: A resident discovered her bank account had been hacked.

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Power Outages Around Watertown After Sunday Thunderstorm

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Power went out for many Watertown residents Sunday afternoon after a thunderstorm rolled over the City. Eversource reports electricity should be restored by Sunday night. The outage began about 4:45 p.m. in some places and shortly after 5 p.m. in other spots and most of the outages are on the Westside of town, according to the Eversource website. UPDATE 8 p.m. Sunday: Power has been restored for all but a handful of customers. An outage affecting 423 customers was fixed before 8 p.m. and was caused due to damage by a tree limb in the area Waverley Avenue.

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MBTA Riders Can Now Tap Credit Cards to Ride Buses, Green Line

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The following information came from the MBTA:

The MBTA is improving the way you pay for transit with the introduction of contactless payment on bus, Green Line and Mattapan trolleys, and all gated subway stations. Starting in summer 2024, you’ll be able to pay by tapping your contactless debit/credit card, phone, or watch with a mobile wallet—making it easier for you to get going. Step 1. Choose

Choose how you want to pay—you’ll use the same method for your entire trip:

Credit/debit card: Check if your card has the four-waved contactless symbol on the front or back. Phone/watch: Make sure you have a card set up in your mobile wallet. Note: You will not be able to tap your CharlieCard on the readers. Pay your fare with your CharlieCard by tapping on the fare gate or fare box readers.

Sports

Watertown Football Team Hosting Golf Fundraiser

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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Raiders football team will hold a golf fundraiser on Aug. 11. The Watertown High School Football boosters will hold a golf tournament to help support the program. Play a round of golf at Sandy Burr Country Club in Wayland on Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024 beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Tickets are $175.00 per golfer, and include:

18-Hole round

Golf Cart

Italian Dinner

Raiders Football Koozie

Sponsored Golf Towel

Sponsorships are also available.