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Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App

By Charlie Breitrose | 1 hour ago

A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.

Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances

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, May 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.

More Headlines

Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire

Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift

THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More

Arsenal Mall

LETTER: Resident Concerned About Request for Taller Tower at Mall

By Guest Writer | May 28, 2018

I wrote this letter in December 2016 but it is even more relevant today in lieu of the zoning amendment proposal to increase the RMUD height to 197 feet.

To the citizens of Watertown, regarding the Arsenal Project MP/SP proposal, 12/19/16.

In over a year of meetings the issue which I thought would have been a major concern to both the citizens of Watertown, the city councilors, and the city planning department employees was rarely discussed.

Around Town

Mount Auburn Hospital Hosts Event on National Cancer Survivorship Day

By Guest Writer | May 28, 2018

The following information was provided by Mount Auburn Hospital:

Mount Auburn Hospital presents: Embracing Survivorship a free event celebrating National Cancer Survivorship Day on Sunday, June 3, 2018.

Sports

Raiders Claim Four Wins at Div. 4 Outdoor Track Championships

By Charlie Breitrose | May 27, 2018

IPSWICH — Watertown High School’s boys and girls track and field teams claimed four individual titles, and the boys finished third overall at Saturday’s Eastern Div. 4 Outdoor Track Championships on Saturday.

Real Estate

Four Homes Sold This Week in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | May 27, 2018

See the four homes that sold this week in town.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Online Car Purchase Goes Wrong, Threats Made to Tufts Employee

By Charlie Breitrose | May 26, 2018

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Schools

Watertown Resident Honored at MassBay Graduation for Academic Performance

By Guest Writer | May 26, 2018

MassBay Community College honored students at the College’s 56th Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 17th at the Wellesley Hills campus.

Schools

Watertown’s New Elementary Report Cards Will Contain More Information

By Charlie Breitrose | May 25, 2018

The report cards for Watertown elementary school students will look at lot different next year as the district brings in standards-based report cards.

Around Town

Watertown Farmers Market Returns Soon With Extended Hours

By Charlie Breitrose | May 25, 2018

The Watertown Farmers’ Market returns on June 7 and in 2018 they market will open earlier and go later.