Bob Quinn

Watertown’s Next Fire Chief Named by Town Manager

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{UPDATED Sept. 6 at 9:05 a.m.: The location fo the swearing in has been changed, see below}

Watertown’s next fire chief will be a familiar face — Bob Quinn — a 31 year veteran of the department who has served as provisional chief for the past 10 months. 

Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced that Quinn would be the new Fire Chief on Wednesday. He succeeds Mario Orangio, who retired in the summer of 2017 and died of cancer in November 2017. Quinn will be sworn in during ceremony at the Watertown Free Public Library on Thursday at 4:30 p.m. He said he was excited to be named chief. “I’m very excited to take on this responsibility for the Fire Department,” Quinn said.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Speeds Off After Hitting Car, Resident Defrauded of Nearly $60K

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Aug. 20, 3:02 p.m.: Officers checked on the welfare of a woman on Chestnut Street at Main Street and during a query they found she had three outstanding arrest warrants. The 37-year-old homeless woman was arrested on the two warrants from New Bedford District Court for assault and battery on a correctional officer and a default warrant from Boston District Court. Aug.

Police/Fire

Fallen Utility Poll Causes 2 Alarm Blaze That Destroyed Watertown Business, Cars

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The Watertown Fire Department faced flames, live electrical wires, and heat in the 90s when they battled the blaze in East Watertown Tuesday evening. The two-alarm fire was reported at 4:47 p.m. when a utility pole with an electrical transformer on top fell on cars outside 39 Clarendon Street, said Watertown Provisional Fire Chief Bob Quinn. “The pole coming down was the main cause of the fire,” Quinn said. “The pole there was weathered and landed on two cars. The fire started and burned up three cars pretty good.”

Police/Fire

Police: Motorcycle Owners Be Aware, Thieves Targeting Specific Brand of Bike

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Watertown Police warn that two identical types of motorcycles were stolen from outside homes in town last week. 

On the evening of Aug. 24 into the 25th, two red Ducati Hypermotard motorcycles were stolen, according to Watertown Police Sgt. Thomas Grady. Both were 2013 models. “Residents are advised to make sure their motorcycles are locked up and properly secured,” Grady said.

2 Alarm Fire

Firefighters Douse 2 Alarm Fire in East End of Watertown

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Firefighters put out a blaze broke out in a small commercial building off of Arlington Street in the East End of Watertown Tuesday. The Watertown Fire Department called a second alarm for the fire that occurred on Clarendon Street near Berkeley Street. The fire started when a pole with a transformer fell on a car and set it on fire, the owner of the business that caught fire, Crossfit Arsenal, told Channel 7 News. Attempts to put put out the fire were delayed by the live wires lying on the cars. First reports of the fire occurred on Twitter at about 5 p.m., and according to the Fire radio, the fire was knocked down and contained by about 5:40 p.m.

The building appears to be a one-story commercial building.

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Welcomes New Firefighter, Bids Farewell to Another

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The Watertown Fire Department announced the hiring of a new firefighter, and the retirement of a veteran member of the department. The Watertown Fire Department had a welcome announcement for its newest member:
Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Olivia Winsor who was sworn in today as Watertown’s newest Firefighter/ Paramedic. Firefighter Winsor will work two weeks of days as an orientation before being assigned to a shift. Winsor was also welcomed by the Town Manager:
Town Manager Michael J. Driscoll has appointed Ms. Olivia C. Winsor as a firefighter for the Town of Watertown effective Sunday, August 19, 2018. We congratulate Firefighter Winsor and wish her well as she begins her career with the Watertown Fire Department.

Arrests

Police Log: Man Faces Gun Charges After Traffic Stop, Shoplifter Tried to Roll Bike Out of Target

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests
Aug. 6, 5:57 p.m.: A man was spotted in Target taking items and putting them in a backpack. Before leaving he grabbed a bike and tried to roll it out of the store without paying for it, or for the items in his backpack. Security stopped him and found men’s clothing and two prepaid cellphones.