Arrests

Police Log: Woman Gets Close Look at Intruder, Man Caught Breaking Into Car

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Feb. 18, 10:31 p.m.: A man was spotted in a parking lot on Woodview Way, and when police checked his information they found he had an outstanding warrant. The 28-year-old homeless man was arrested on the warrant from Lynn District Court for four counts of assault with a dangerous weapon and one count of assault and battery. Feb.

Elections

LWV Reminds Residents to Vote in the March 1 Presidential Primary

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Raya Sern, president of the League of Women Voters of Watertown reminds town residents to get out and vote on Tuesday. Stern sent out the following statement:

“The League of Women Voters of Watertown would like to remind everyone that it is Presidential Primary season again. Every four years we get a chance to tell our politicians our preferences for candidates for President of the United States. Make sure you take this opportunity to make your views known by going to the polls on March 1, 2016.” Voting Info
The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

Boston Marathon Bombing

Changes of Plans for Filming at Scene of Watertown Shootout

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Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced that plans recreate the Watertown Shootout on the same streets that the incident occurred have been scrapped. Driscoll sent out the announcement Friday afternoon:
“Upon further reflection, filming the recreation of the Watertown Shootout when police encountered the Boston Marathon Bombers at the intersection of Dexter Avenue and Laurel Street is not in the best interest of Watertown. Therefore, CBS Films will proceed with identifying another location to film the Shootout outside of the Town of Watertown.” The announcement came after a week of emotional responses by many residents about re-enacting the firefight between Watertown Police and the Tsarnaev brothers on April 19, 2013. CBS Films had met with residents of Laurel Street to discuss plans, but the meeting held on Feb.

Sports

Watertown Basketball Teams Hosting Tournament Games

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The seedings are out for the MIAA state basketball tournament and Watertown will host a boys and girls first round matchup. The Raiders girls squad finished the regular season record of 17-3 and earned the top seed in the Div. 2 North Section bracket. Watertown also got a bye for the first round, and will host a quarterfinal game on Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m.

Watertown will face the winner of the Chelsea-Danvers game, according to Athletic Director Michael Lahiff.  Last year the girls reached the Eastern Mass final at the TD Garden.

Around Town

Academy Award Winner to Play Watertown Police Officer in ‘Patriots Day’

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Watertown Police Sgt. Jeffrey Pugliese, one of the heroes of the Watertown Shootout, will be played by Oscar winner J.K. Simmons in the upcoming film “Patriots Day.” The film, being made by CBS Films and Lionsgate, will chronicle the events around the Boston Marathon Bombings, including the shootout in Watertown in which Watertown Police faced the Tsarnaev brothers. Pugliese had just gotten off duty on the night of the shootout, but raced to the scene in his family’s minivan and flanked the Tsarnaevs. He helped capture Tamerlan, who later died at hospital.

Sports

Two Upcoming Programs for Children at Boston Basketball

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Children can learn to play basketball and improve their skills at two upcoming programs at Boston Basketball. 
Little Dribblers
Waltham-based Boston Basketball is pleased to partner with Hoop Mountain and offer a spring session of our Little Dribblers program for boys and girls grades K-3rd. The program will introduce them to the fundamentals of basketball including shooting, dribbling, and passing, as well as incorporating a lot of fun. The sessions will also include 30 minutes of a 5v5 game to help the kids start grasping game concepts. April 8, 2016 – May 15, 2016, Fridays 6:30-8 p.m., Sundays 6:30-8 p.m.
Fridays & Sundays (12 sessions) $125 , Either Fridays or Sundays (6 sessions) $75
5 Pack (either Fridays or Sundays) $60

April Vacation Camp
Come join us during your April vacation to work on your skills and fundamentals! Our coaching staff will put you through many drills to improve your all-around game, including shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense.

Real Estate

Plenty of Open Houses to Choose From in Watertown This Weekend

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Watertown has a wide variety of open houses to choose from this weekend. $659,000 – 29 Harrington St. Unit 29, 6 room, 3 bed, 3.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

$479,900 – 195 Fayette St., 6 room, 2 bed, 1 bath antique Open Houses: Saturday 1:30-3 p.m. Sunday 1:30-3 p.m.

$399,000 – 18 Melendy Ave. Unit 1, 4 room, 2 bed, 1 bath 2/3 family, Open Houses: Saturday 12:30-2 p.m. Sunday 12:30-2 p.m.

$749,900 – 47 Quincy St. Unit 47, 8 room, 4 bed, 2.5 bath townhouse, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 1:30-3 p.m.

$630,000 – 13-15 Madison Ave., 2 unit, 12 total room, 6 total bedroom, Open Houses: Saturday 12-1:30 p.m. Sunday 12-1:30 p.m.

$497,500 – 63 Wilson Ave., 7 room, 3 bed, 1 bath multi-level, Open Houses: Saturday 12-2 p.m. Sunday 12-2 p.m.

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$799,900 – 164 Maplewood St., 2 unit, 13 total room, 7 total bedroom 2 family, Open House: Sunday 12-2 p.m.

$489,900 – 48 Springfield St.

Environment

Town Council Approves Measures to Make Charles River Cleaner

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After more than a decade of work, Watertown has a new set of storm water regulations that brings it into compliance with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s requirements. The EPA issues a General Permit for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems for town’s which have storm water draining into rivers as part of the Federal Clean Waters Act. The permit was issued in 2003 and applies to water run-off from construction and post-construction activities. See the new stormwater ordinance by clicking here. The goal is to reduce erosion of soil in town and stop the sediment from going into the Charles River through the stormwater sewers.