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State Rep. John Lawn
Watertown’s John Lawn, State Representative for the westside of Watertown, said “I am deeply sorry,” in a statement following his arrest on Wednesday for driving under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of property damage.
A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
As the trash strike reaches 17 days, half a dozen affected communities have gone to court seeking assistance dealing with issues arising due to the strike.
Trash bins in Watertown. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City Manager George Proakis spent more of his vacation than expected talking about trash, the strike, and how to deal with collection while Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 negotiate a contract.
Candidates pulled papers to challenge for seats on the Watertown City Council, School Committee, and Board of Library Trustees in the 2025 Watertown City Election. At least one incumbent on each of the boards will not be running, and there will be new faces on all three.
The architects designing Watertown’s elementary schools presented a new alternative for the new classroom building at Hosmer Elementary School which would use less open space on the site, but would increase the cost of the project.
The Watertown High School field hockey team’s unbeaten streak ended last season, but the Raiders kept their run of state titles alive, winning their ninth straight in 2017.
As kids and teachers prepare for a new school year, the Watertown Free Public Library reminds residents of ALL ages that they can learn online anytime with Lynda.com.
The Watertown Planning Board heard a proposal to allow prefabricated homes to be stored on Pleasant Street, across from Russo’s market, for about four months.
It’s tomato season at the Watertown Farmers Market, and you can learn some new ways to use these red beauts.
At my firm, we often say that Financial Planning is about more than money, it’s about what happens in between paychecks. Something similar can be said about HOW you manage your money. It’s not simply a matter of working harder; it’s much more about using your non-financial skills and talents in new ways to bring you prosperity and a greater sense of personal satisfaction.
While some may shy away from kids in their preadolescence and early teens, Watertown Middle School’s new principal said she enjoys working with students in those grades, and believes they can be successful as long as they make connections with adults at the school.
The New England Patriots are not the only team in the area playing preseason games. The Watertown Raiders will hold its first scrimmage of the year on Saturday at Victory Field.