Police/Fire
Police Log: Woman Caught Breaking into Homes, Drug Dealer Caught in CVS Parking Lot
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
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Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, March 16 from noon to 6 p.m.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.
The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Mighty Squirrel Brewing opened its new biergarten at Gore Place. (Photo from Mighty Squirrel)
There’s plenty going on in Watertown’s food and drink scene, with a new beer garden, a restaurant headed to a bigger space, and a newish restaurant getting the attention of regional media.
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation, Historical Society Featured on Inside Watertown
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Catch the latest episode of Inside Watertown, the Watertown Cable Access TV show hosted by Watertown News Editor Charlie Breitrose and longtime local business and community leader Paul Airasian.
Food
Boston Magazine Highlights Watertown Restaurant’s Cocktails
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La Bodega, a recent addition to the Watertown restaurant lineup, made Boston Magazine’s list of places to grab a tropical cocktail.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Department will be Assessed for Re-Accreditation
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Chief Michael Lawn is pleased to announce that a team of assessors from the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission is scheduled to arrive on June 26, 2018, to begin examining various aspects of the Watertown Police Department’s policies and procedures, operations and facilities.
Schools
See Watertown’s College Graduates and Dean’s List Members
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Several Watertown students made academic honors lists, and one graduated from college.
Real Estate
Half a Dozen Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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Here are the six homes that sold this week in Watertown.
Sports
WHS Sports: Baseball and Softball Compete in State Tournament
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Two Watertown High School teams took the diamond Friday in first game of the MIAA State Tournament game, one at home and one on the road.
Government
OP-ED: Details of Gun Control Legislation Being Considered on Beacon Hill
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{The following piece was written by State Sen. Will Brownsberger (D – Belmont) who represents Watertown in the Massachusetts State House}
The House and Senate have both now given initial approval to legislation to make it easier to take guns away from people who are a risk of harming themselves or others. It will likely be finalized and enacted before the end of this session.