Arrests
Police Log: Shoplifter Chased Down by Police, Two Face Second OUI Charges
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
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After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
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.
More Headlines
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
Government
Find Out When You Can Meet with State Rep. Jonathan Hecht
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Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown this April. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations:
Sports
Watertown Youth Lacrosse Comes Full Circle After 10 Years With Original Players Now Coaching
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When the organizers of Watertown Youth Lacrosse formed the league in 2018 there were many naysayers who doubted that another sport could not only get a toe hold, but thrive in town. This year, the group will marks its 10 year anniversary and among the success stories is having to former players come back to coach budding Watertown lacrosse players.
Around Town
Yard Waste Pick Ups Start Next Week, Change to Collection Days
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You can get rid of all those branches and leaves that blew down over the winter soon because Watertown’s first yard waste collection of the year will be during the first week of April. There is a change, however, in the day you put out your bags.
Around Town
Watch the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby at the Watertown Mall
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The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, Watertown, will be hosting the Cub Scouts’ 2018 Pinewood Derby on Saturday, April 7, 2018 starting at 8:30 a.m. and continuing into the afternoon until about 4:30 p.m., according to an announcement from the mall.
Around Town
Find Out About the Well-Being of Watertown’s Youth at a Town Hall Meeting
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The Watertown Youth Coalition will host its 2018 Town Hall Meeting on “The Well-Being of Watertown Youth” on April 11, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Real Estate
Two Open Houses to Visit Over the Weekend in Watertown
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There are a pair of open houses in Watertown this weekend.
Government
Winter Overnight Parking Ban Lifted Early
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Watertown’s overnight parking ban ends Thursday, Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn announced.