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

By Charlie Breitrose | 12 hours 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.

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Entertainment

The Kennedys Playing in Final Tremedal Concert of the Season

By Guest Writer | May 8, 2018

The last Tremedal Concert of the season features The Kennedys, and will be held at the First Parch Church in Watertown on Saturday, May 12 at 8 p.m.

Charity

See Photos from the Fifth Annual Watertown Helps Out Day of Service

By Guest Writer | May 7, 2018

Three hundred people came out on Saturday to volunteer at 22 locations during the fifth annual Watertown Helps Out!

Around Town

New York Investment Fund Makes Cash Offer to Purchase Watertown’s Athenahealth

By Charlie Breitrose | May 7, 2018

A New York-based investment fund seeks to buy athenahealth with a cash offer of $6.4 billion.

Around Town

Learn About the Watertown Boy Scouts at Event This Week

By Guest Writer | May 7, 2018

If you have a child 11-17 years old who likes having fun, adventures, and sitting around the campfire, the Watertown scouts are looking for new members.

Schools

Don’t Miss Out on Tickets for the Dancing With the Watertown Stars Education Fundraiser

By Guest Writer | May 7, 2018

It’s your last chance to get tickets for Dancing with the Watertown Stars, presented by the Rotary Club of Watertown! On May 11 you’ll get the chance to cheer on your favorite local stars as they strut their stuff on the dance floor! A portion of all proceeds will be used to support education in Watertown. Have a great time AND support an amazing cause!

Entertainment

Perkins Teams with Revels Singing Group for A Celebration of Spring Concert

By Guest Writer | May 6, 2018

Revels and Perkins School for the Blind’s 18th annual presentation “A Celebration of Spring.”

Real Estate

Eight Properties Sold Around Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | May 6, 2018

Watertown had several home sales this week.

Arrests

Police Log: Car Catches Fire in Parking Garage, Strange Capsules Found in Boots from Target

By Charlie Breitrose | May 5, 2018

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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