Election 2018

See Watertown’s Vote by Precinct in 2018 for Governor, Senate, Congress & the Ballot Questions

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Watertown supported the Democrats by a wide margin in two major races, but the GOP got more votes in another key Massachusetts race. See how the vote broke down for these races, and in the three ballot questions. Elizabeth Warren received strong support in Watertown. The incumbent Democratic Senator got 73.7 percent of the vote, and received more than 1,000 votes in six of the town’s 12 precincts (3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 10), with the most in Precinct 4 (1,211 votes). Republican Geoff Diehl had his strongest showing in Precinct 10, where he got 460 votes.

Election 2018

Big Voter Turnout in Watertown, See Which Candidates Got the Most Votes

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With lines of voters waiting for the polls to open in Watertown and more than 3,000 early ballot cast, the 2018 State Election drew a heavier than expected voter turn out. As a result, the final tally of votes was delayed in Watertown. As of 10:40 p.m. only three of 12 precincts had been processed and posted, while ballots at three precincts had not even come into Town Hall. The final results were sent out by the Town Clerk’s office at 4:20 a.m. Wednesday. Town Clerk John Flynn expected a higher than normal turnout for a governor’s election, but not as high as it appears to be — likely over 60 percent of voters casting ballots.

Around Town

Water Main Break on Greenough Blvd. Impacts Traffic, Some Without Water

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A water main broke on Greenough Boulevard, near Arsenal Street Tuesday morning, and the Department of Public Works hopes to have the pipe fixed the same day. 

The break occurred at about 5:30 a.m., and closed the road. Residents of one of the towers on Coolidge Avenue did not have water due to the break, said Public Works Superintendent Gerry Mee. As of 12:30 p.m., crews had removed the broken section of the 12-inch pipe, Mee said. “They are getting pipe to put in, but it is still a slow, long process,” Mee said. “Our goal is to get water back on today.”

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Welcomes Newest Firefighter

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The Watertown Fire Department welcomed Cory Donahue as the newest member of the Department. 

Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll appointed Donahue as a firefighter for the Town of Watertown, effective Sunday, November 4, 2018. The Watertown Fire Department welcomed him on its Instagram page: Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Cory Donahue as he begins his career with the Watertown Fire Department.

Around Town

Watertown Senior Center Hosting Holiday Boutique This Week

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Get your holiday shopping started with the Friends of the Watertown Council on Aging’s Holiday Boutique. The sale features handmade knitted items, jewelry, ornaments and holiday décor. The Boutique will be held at the Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St., on Thursday, Nov. 8 and Friday, Nov. 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Caught Breaking Into Home, Merchandise Stolen from Cell Phone Store

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
Arrests
Oct. 22, 7:08 a.m.: Police spotted a man known to be wanted on an arrest warrant walking on Arsenal Street near Irving Street. The 45-year-old Waltham man was arrested on the warrant from Boston District Court for assault and battery on a police officer, resisting arrest and two counts of malicious destruction of property. Oct. 23, 8:14 p.m.: An officer spotted a vehicle traveling on Main Street that did not have its license plate illuminated.

Football

Watertown Football Team on a Winning Streak, Hosting Home Game This Week

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The Watertown High School football team put together back-to-back wins for the first time this season on when the Raiders defeated Boston Latin 17-14. Watertown will seek to extend its winning streak when it returns to Victory Field on Friday. The Raiders traveled to White Stadium in Boston on Friday to face the Wolfpack in a non-playoff, non-league game. With two touchdowns by junior running back Karim Monroe, plus a field goal and two extra points by Adam Haloui, the Raiders staked a 17-0 third quarter lead. Boston Latin (0-9) rallied for two touchdowns, but the Raiders held on for the three point victory.

Soccer

Watertown Boys Soccer Team Runs into Plucky Pentucket Team in North Quarterfinal

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As the clock ran down at Victory Field Sunday afternoon, Watertown High School’s boys soccer team threw wave after wave and shot after shot at the Pentucket net, but the goal the Raiders desperately needed never came. 

The Sachems knocked Watertown out of the State Tournament with a 1-0 win in the North Section quarterfinal at Victory Field. The loss was a bitter pill for the Raiders, Head Coach Frank Cacia said, especially after winning the North title and reaching the state semifinal a year ago. “I thought we had a very solid team this year, pieces in place, but you’ve got to catch breaks,” Cacia said. “In soccer it’s competitive. In Div.