Police/Fire

Watertown Police Officer Honored for His Saving a Man’s Life

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One of Watertown’s Police officers received an award for his heroic actions that saved a man’s life. 

Patrol Officer Harold ‘Tony’ Physic was awarded the First Responder Recognition Award at the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) CPR/FR Recognition Awards Ceremony held at Bentley University last Thursday, the Watertown Police Department announced Monday. On Jan. 19, 2017, Physic responded to a local sports club where a man had collapsed while working out and was unresponsive, according to the WPD. When he arrived, Physic determined that the patron was in full cardiac arrest and immediately began chest compressions while staff went to get an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), according to Watertown Police. 

“Physic continued CPR until he was relieved by the WFD and paramedics. Because of his quick actions, this patron is alive today!”

Government

Hearing on Trees Set to be Removed Scheduled for June 15

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Watertown Tree Warden Chris Hayward announced a meeting to discuss trees that are scheduled to be removed in Watertown. 
The meeting was originally scheduled to be held on Tuesday, June 13. The hearing has been rescheduled to Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. It will be held in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room in the Administration Building located at 147 Main St. Please see the attached agenda for more information. TREE Hearing List

Location

DBH

Type of Tree

Common/Spring St. Delta

8”

Chinese elm

291 Arsenal St

6”

Honeylocust

291 Arsenal St

6”

Honeylocust

330 Arsenal St

10”

Bradford pear

330 Arsenal St

11”

Bradford pear

330 Arsenal St

9”

Bradford pear

45 Robbins Road (on Orchard St)

32”

Norway maple

4 Orchard St

23”

Norway maple

58 Robbins Rd (on Orchard St)

22”

Norway maple

Hayward said that people do not need to attend the Tree Hearing to be heard.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Chief Says Texting While Driving is “a Big Problem”

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One of the biggest safety concerns for Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn these days is people texting while driving, and he said he would like to see the state change the laws regarding cellphone use. 

In many states drivers are not allowed to pick up their phone for any reason, but that is not the case in Massachusetts. “I don’t know why we are not hands free,” Lawn said when he appeared before the Town Council for the Police Department’s budget hearing. “(Texting while driving) is a big problem.” Texting while driving is illegal in Massachusetts, but Lawn noted that drivers can pick up their phone to make a phone call, so it can be difficult to prove what they were doing while holding their phones. “I’m a proponent …

Around Town

Float on the Charles River in Watertown During Free Kayaking Event

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Hit the waters of the Charles River during the Watertown Recreation Department’s free kayaking event on Saturday, June 17. The event was a hit last year, and all the spots were filled. The Recreation Department included the the following information: participants will pair up in a double kayak for a fun, leisurely, or active ride along the Charles River. Charles River Recreation will provide basic instruction and safety rules for all who participate. This program is open to new and experienced kayakers.

Around Town

Find Out What it is Like to Live with Alzheimer’s in Experiential Learning Program

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The Residence at Watertown Square invites the public to a special event where they can find out what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia. 

The event, called “A Walk in Their Shoes,” will be on Wednesday, June 21, the longest day of the year at 2 p.m. At the event, participates will take part in an experiential learning program to better understand how someone with dementia perceives the world around them. The Residence’s announcement said: “Join us for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Longest Day event to honor the strength, heart and endurance of those facing Alzheimer’s disease. We will make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association for each person who attends the event. We’re fighting Alzheimer’s disease from dawn to dusk.” Please RSVP to 617-924-8100

The Residence at Watertown Square is located at 20 Summer St., Watertown, residencewatertown.com.

Obituaries

James “Jace” Dunn, 85, Worked for NE Telephone, Hibernian Member for 40 Years

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James C. “Jace”Dunn of Watertown died on June 11, 2017 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Mary P. “Rusty” (O’Connor). Devoted father of Maureen J. Terry & Karen P. Dunn both of Watertown. Dear brother of the late Thomas F. Jr., Francis, Robert J., John E., Dorothy C., Eleanor M. Hackett, Lorraine F. Kubillis, & Virginia M. Oates. Loving grandfather of Laura & Daniel Terry.

Amstel Heritage

New Project Proposed on Pleasant Street with 58 Residential Units and Commercial Space

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A community meeting will be held for a commercial and residential development proposed for a thin piece of land on Pleasant Street currently occupied by a parking lot and warehouse. 

The meeting for the project at 385 Pleasant Street will be held on Monday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Room in the Watertown Police Station, 552 Main St. According to the project narrative submitted by developers Amstel Heritage LLC, the project includes five new buildings on the current parking lot near the intersection of Pleasant Street and Rosedale Road, plus the existing warehouse. The site backs up onto properties along Waltham Street. In addition, a small public park will be built where Pleasant and Waltham Streets converge at Rosedale Road. The residential component includes 58 units.

Police/Fire

Missing 15-Year Old Watertown Girl Has Been Located

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Watertown Police announced that the teenage girl reported missing this week has been located. On their Facebook, the WPD announced: “UPDATE: This juvenile is no longer missing and has been located. The WPD thanks you all for your help.” Fifteen-year-old Jeelsy Feliz had been reported missing by her family on June 5.