Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Having Child Pornography, Credit Card Scam Foiled, Drink Thrown at Food Delivery Driver
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans
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Watertown Veterans Services Officer Jay Terminiello introduced veteran and Council on Aging member Russ Arico, the featured speaker at the Senior Center’s Veterans Luncheon. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Senior Center hosted dozens of veterans and other guests on Monday to pay tribute to Watertown’s current and former military servicemen and women the day before Veterans Day.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer Season Comes to a Harsh End In the Round of 16
Senior Gavin Foley scored one of Watertown’s goals in the Round of 16 game against Greater New Bedford. Here he receives the ball against St. Mary’s. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
There’s always another game is a common-used cliche in sports, but come tournament-time that couldn’t be further from the truth. On this night, either the Bears of Greater New Bedford (GNB), the No. 4 seed at 17-4, or the Raiders of Watertown, the No. 13 seed at 10-2-7, would be left with no choice but to look back on a successful season, but left feeling empty. Unfortunately, it’s the Raiders left feeling that way after coming up short at Greater New Bedford 4-2 in the MIAA Div. 3 Round of 16 Boys Soccer Tournament.
Businesses Air Concerns with Mt. Auburn Street Construction; City Pledges Improved Communication
Mt. Auburn Street has been under construction this year, and it will continue for a few more. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The past several months have been tough for businesses in Coolidge Square with the road construction and utility work on Mt. Auburn Street. While the project is expected to last another three years, heavy construction is largely done until spring and City and construction officials have committed to improving communication with business owners.
Detours This Week for Mt. Auburn Street Construction
During the week of Nov. 10 some areas of Mt. Auburn Street will be closed and traffic will be detoured as road reconstruction continues in East Watertown. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
More Headlines
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Punches Its Ticket to The Div. 3 Final Four In a Thriller
Police Log: Man Faces Charges After Driveway Paving Scam, Car Break-Ins, Investigation of Church Donation Theft
Watertown Community Fridge Moving to New Location Behind Library
Government
Council Update: FY26 Budget, Hometown Hero, Police Dog & More
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On April 8, 2025, City Council heard the City Manager’s FY26 budget presentation, recognized a hometown hero, heard updates on BERDO, the referral of the Demolition Delay Ordinance for review, and met the new Watertown Police dog. See the highlights of the meeting provided by Municipal Policy Analyst Doug Newton
Entertainment
Register to Perform in, Host Musicians in Watertown Porchfest; Deadline Approaching
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Porchfest:
Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17th, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.!
Real Estate
30 Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Homebuyers have plenty of choices in Watertown this weekend.
Government
Watertown Will Add Human Services Department in FY26 Budget; City Faces Uncertain Financial Times
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Watertown City Hall
Watertown’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget includes the addition of the Human Services Department, and City Manager George Proakis said that the budget is “being produced at atime of significant uncertainty.”
Around Town
CatholicTV Broadcasting Holy Week Services
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Watertown-based CatholicTV Network will be broadcasting services on Palm Sunday and during Holy Week. See information from the network, below.
Entertainment
Watertown Filmmaker’s Documentary “Recovery City” Showing at West Newton Cinema
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The documentary, Recovery City, directed by Watertown filmmaker Lisa Olivieri will be screening at West Newton Cinema on April 25 at 6:30 PM as part of the Local Spotlight Series. There will be a Q&A with Olivieri and the film’s participants following the film. See more information about the film provided by the Recovery City Team.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Shakespeare, Egg Hunt, Passover Seder, Art Bike Ride, Music
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ASP’s production of “Midsummer’s Night Dream” begins its run at the Mosesian Center for the Arts this weekend.
Let’s start this weekend laughing along with Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream at the Mosesian on Friday night. Then Saturday morning, should you have a young one in tow, get in the spring frame of mind with an egg hunt at the Brigham House. Saturday and Sunday evening there are community Seders for the beginning of Passover, the Jewish holiday that celebrates freedom and justice. Sunday morning hop on your bike and head to City Hall for a group bike tour of the town’s YardArt. There is an incredible range of artistic displays in people’s front yards. After the ride, a late afternoon visit to Donohue’s for some food and drink will be accompanied by the music of TIMCO & Co. It’s a weekend worth its weight in eggs and art.