Police/Fire
Police Log: Suspect Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charge, Man Tries to Book Hotel with Stolen Credit Card
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
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A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.”
Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below.
More Headlines
Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy
Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park
City Looking at How to Create Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop Watertown Square Parking Lots
Transportation
MBTA Will Start Fare Checks, Warnings & Fines in September
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Charlie BreitroseAn MBTA Bus on Mt. Auburn Street.
The following information was provided by MassDOT:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that fare checks as the part of its Fare Engagement Program will soon begin within the subway system. Beginning September 8, Fare Engagement Representatives will begin issuing formal warnings and citations to riders who have not tapped at a fare gate or farebox. More information is available at mbta.com/FareCheck.
Business
Charles River Chamber Hosting Pair of Events in Watertown
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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host two events in Watertown during September. The organization represents Watertown, Newton, Needham, and Wellesley. See more information in the Chamber’s announcement below.
Letters
LETTER: Giving Thanks to Watertown for an Urban Forest with a Future
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Young Nature Detective “JD” examines a bug vacuum as his mother, Jamie, looks on.
By Anita Roy DobbsForests for Watertown – a working group of Trees for Watertown
“No more ants!” It was the sixth time a very large black ant had escaped its observation jar and was racing across the table of “Nature Detectives” equipment at the Watertown Arts Market (WAM) on Saturday, August 8th. How do they squeeze through those tiny air holes?
Entertainment
Watertown Man Competing in Finals of American Ninja Warrior
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Matt D’Amico will compete in the finals of American Ninja Warrior on Aug. 25. (Instagram Photo)
NBC will air the finals of the 2025 American Ninja Warrior competition, and Watertown’s own Matt D’Amico is one of the 32 finalists.
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighter Dies from Occupational Cancer at Age 38, Funeral Planned for Aug. 28
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Watertown Firefighter Matthew Callahan.
The Watertown Fire Department is mourning the loss of one of there own to an occupational cancer at the age of 38. A funeral will be held on Aug. 28.
Entertainment
Historical Society Hosting Revolution Walking Tour & Performance by Historic Re-enactor
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Historic interpreter Michele Gabrielson will do a live performance as Mercy Otis Warren on Sept. 7. (Courtesy Photo)
The public had two chances to take the Historical Society’s Watertown During the Revolution walking tour, and the Historical Society is also hosting an event with the Watertown Library with a live reading of American Calliope: Mercy Otis Warren & the Writings of a Revolutionary. See the announcements from the Historical Society below.
Around Town
Tour the Businesses of the West End & Victory Field During Walk N Talk
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The Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown invite you to join the August Walk N Talk around the West End and also find out about the renovations going on at Victory Field. See more information from the WBC below.