Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Caught with Seven Arrest Warrants, Dryer Fire Causes Damage

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

April 3, 5:41 p.m.: An officer on Galen Street spotted a vehicle make an illegal left turn onto Watertown Street. When the vehicle was stopped, police found that the driver did not have a license, and had an active arrest warrant. The 30-year-old Watertown man was arrested on the charge unlicensed driving, and the warrant from Chelsea District Court for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He was also cited for the marked lanes violation.

Police/Fire

Warrants Issued for Pair of Men Wanted for Stealing Wallets, Using Credit Cards

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Watertown Police issued warrants for a pair of men suspected of stealing wallets from a local gym, and using the credit cards fraudulently. A man from Boston and a Malden man each face multiple charges related to using credit cards that were reported stolen from lockers at Boston Sports Club in Watertown on Jan. 4 and 5, 2019, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor. “Detectives investigating the case were able to compile surveillance video,” O’Connor said. “They were able to identify two people involved.”

Around Town

Forty Runners from Watertown Entering the 2019 Boston Marathon

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The 123rd Boston Marathon will include 40 runners from Watertown. The number of local entrants is up one from last year. The highpoint for local runners came in 2014, the year after the Boston Marathon Bombings, when Watertown had 72 entrants. If you are going to watch the race, find out about spectator rules by clicking here. You can also watch the race on TV by tuning into WBZ Channel 4 in Boston, or NBC Sports if you live outside the area.

Real Estate

See the Homes Having Open Houses in Watertown This Week

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Plenty of open houses to choose from this week in Watertown. $1,100,000 – 75 Carroll St. Unit 2, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$1,100,000 – 75 Carroll St. Unit 1, 7 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full & 1 half bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 Sunday 12-1:30

$625,000 – 92 Cypress St. Unit 1, 6 room, 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 11:30–1 Sunday 11:30-1

$549,900 – 76 Hovey St.

Around Town

Watertown Native Promoted to Lt. Colonel in Ceremony at Fenway

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Watertown’s Stephanie Cooper recently became a Lt. Colonel in the U.S. Army. She is seen here with Brig. Gen, Joseph B. Berger III

Recently, Watertown’s Stephanie Rose Cooper was sworn in as one of the U.S. Army’s highest ranks, in front of her parents, husband and sons at one of the most iconic spots in Boston. When Cooper learned she would be promoted from Major to Lt. Colonel (two ranks below general) she got choose where the ceremony would take place, and she selected the home of her beloved Boston Red Sox. Brig.

Arsenal Park

Town Looks to Team With Arsenal Yards Developers to Fast Track Arsenal Park Improvements

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An illustration made by developers of Arsenal Yards of what how the redeveloped Arsenal Mall could interact with next door Arsenal Park. The final buildings and park design, however, will not look like this drawing. A portion of the Arsenal Park renovations may be fast-tracked if the State Legislature allows the Town of Watertown to team with the developers of Arsenal Yards on the design and construction of the East End park. Town officials have been discussing how to renovate and upgrade Arsenal Park for a few years, but progress has not be fast enough to keep pace with the work at the next door property – Arsenal Yards. Developers of that project, Boylston Properties, approached the Town to see if they could speed up work on the east side of the park if they are able to provide funding and construction crews, said Assistant Town Manager Steve Magoon.

Around Town

Rabies Clinic for Cats & Dogs Being Hosted by Health Department

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The following information came from the Watertown Health Department:

The Town of Watertown is pleased to announce the 2019 Rabies Vaccination Clinic. This annual program provides Watertown residents the opportunity to vaccinate their pets from the fatal disease. Rabies is a viral disease that causes inflammation of the brain in mammals, and is often transmitted through the bite of rabid animal. Massachusetts state law requires that all domesticated dogs and cat over six months of age receive the rabies vaccination. This clinic will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Watertown Administration Building, lower Level, 149 Main Street, Watertown.