Weather

Expected Snowfall Amount Increased in Thursday’s Storm

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The snowstorm rolling through the area Thursday will be heavier than first thought, according to forecasters. The National Weather Service forecast calls for 8-12 inches of snow, with areas as much as 14 inches, during the storm that will start at in the early hours of Thursday and continue for 24 hours. On Tuesday, the forecast was for 5-7 inches. The snow map produced by WCVB Channel 5, Watertown is in the area forecast to get 10-15 inches of snow. Blizzard conditions are possible during the storm.

Aaron Dushku

Two Councilors Honored by Colleagues as They Bid the Board Farewell

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As Watertown prepares to inaugurate the newly elected officials on Jan. 2, 2018, two familiar faces will not be among the Town Councilors sworn in – Susan Falkoff and Aaron Dushku. Their colleagues paid tribute to the two Councilors stepping down this year during the final Council meeting of 2017. Each received a proclamation from the Council along with a framed print of Town Hall. Falkoff served as a Councilor-At-Large for a dozen years.

Nor'easter

Nor’easter Could Dump Several Inches of Snow on Area on Thursday

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(Read the latest update on Thursday’s storm here. The expected snow totals have been increased). A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Eastern Massachusetts on Thursday, and the storm could drop half a foot or more of snow on Watertown. The Nor’easter is forecast to hit the area beginning the around 1 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 4, and continue through the day.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Woman Faces OUI Charge After Drives Off Road, Deer Statue Stolen Off Lawn

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Dec. 18, 12:22 a.m.: An officer patrolling in Watertown Square spotted a vehicle with a tail light out. The driver was pulled over and police discovered that the man had two warrants. The 24-year-old Jamaica Plain man was arrested on the warrants from West Roxbury District Court and from Dedham District Court and was cited for the equipment violation.

Around Town

Find Out What’s Open and Closed on New Year’s Day

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See what is open and closed on New Year’s Day, as well as travel information. Grocery Stores: Open

Pharmacies: Open

Liquor Stores: Open

Post Offices: Closed

Watertown Library: Closed

Watertown Senior Center: Closed

Town Government Offices: Closed

State Government Offices: Closed

Federal Government Offices: Closed

Buses/Subways/Trains: MBTA will operate on a Sunday Schedule on Jan. 1. On New Year’s Eve:

All Subway lines will operate on rush-hour schedules between 3 p.m and 2 a.m.

Most Commuter Rail lines will operate with additional outbound service beginning at 1 a.m.

The RIDE will operate until 2 a.m.

Fares will not be collected after 8 p.m.

Bicycles are prohibited on all inbound Commuter Rail trains between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., and outbound trains after 4 p.m.

See more information about travel on New Year’s Eve click here.

Real Estate

See the Four Watertown Properties Sold This Week

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Three condos and a two-family home sold this week in Watertown, see how much they sold for. $515,000 – 57 Green St. Unit 57, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full & 1 half bathroom, condo/townhouse

$420,000 – 766 Belmont St. Unit 766, 5 room, 2 bedroom, 1 full bathroom, 2/3 Family condo/townhouse

Sponsored by:

$925,000 – 44 Bradshaw St. Unit 44, 8 room, 4 bedroom, 4 full & 1 half bathroom, Townhouse condo/townhouse

$925,000 – 34-36 Oakley Road, 2 unit, 13 total room, 5 total bedroom, 2 Family multi-family home

Police/Fire

Man Arrested for Carrying Unlicensed Firearm in His Vehicle

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A Watertown man faces charges of having an unregistered firearm after it was spotted in his vehicle during a traffic stop. On Dec. 18 at 1:52 a.m., an officer ran a check of a plate while driving on Mt. Auburn Street and it showed the vehicle’s inspection had expired. The vehicle was pulled over on Galen Street near Capitol Street.