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Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square

By Charlie Breitrose | 17 hours ago

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.

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Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
Sports

Oakley Country Club Hosting PGA Jr. League for Young Golfers

By Guest Writer | March 28, 2018

Young girls and boys who want to learn about and to play golf can sign up for PGA Jr. League at the Oakley Country Club in Watertown, and dozens of other courses around the Boston area.

Police/Fire

Chelsea Man Indicted on Drug Trafficking Charges from Arrest in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | March 27, 2018

A Middlesex County grand jury indicted a Chelsea man arrested on drug trafficking charges from an arrest in Watertown.

Entertainment

Musicians Wanted for Annual Friends of Watertown Music’s MusicFest

By Guest Writer | March 27, 2018

The Friends of Watertown Music will host its annual fundraiser, MusicFest, in early April and the group seeks performers to take part.

Around Town

CatholicTV Broadcasting Services Live on Easter & Days Leading Up to the Holiday

By Guest Writer | March 27, 2018

The Catholic Church begins the Easter Triduum on the evening of Holy Thursday, March 29. In observance of these holy days, the CatholicTV Network will broadcast special Masses and services from across the United States and from the Vatican. We invite you to join us in contemplating the Paschal mystery and praying throughout these sacred days leading up to Easter. 

Obituaries

OBIT: Anne Crimmins, 98, Worked in Rec Department for 44 Years, Loved Adventure

By Guest Writer | March 27, 2018

A Funeral Mass for Anne Rose (Burns) Crimmins will be celebrated in St. Luke’s
Church, Belmont on Wednesday March 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Schools

School Committee Weighing Busing Options Under New School Start Times

By Charlie Breitrose | March 26, 2018

The School Committee is considering options for school busing for next Fall when the start time of the high school and middle school move later. They seek to serve as many students without increasing school bus fees or adding greatly to the budget.

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Promotes Two Members, Welcomes Two Firefighters

By Charlie Breitrose | March 26, 2018

Two Watertown Firefighters took steps up the ladder with the Fire Department, while two more started their careers with the Department.

Around Town

Watertown Boy Scouts Hosting Car Wash Fundraiser in April

By Guest Writer | March 26, 2018

Watertown Boy Scouts will host a car wash and a chance to learn about being a scout in April.

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