Obituaries
OBIT: Donald Burton, 74, Boston Herald Maintenance Supervisor, Grew Up in Nova Scotia
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A graveside service for Donald G. Burton will be celebrated by the family at Ridgelawn Cemetery at a later date.
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
Comprehensive Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Moves Forward in State House
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger, from Belmont who represents Watertown, announced that House and Senate have released legislation that would reform the criminal justice system in Massachusetts.
Real Estate
Two Single-Family Homes Sold This Week in Watertown
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A Dutch Gambrel and a Victorian sold this week in Watertown.
Arrests
Police Log: Woman Arrested Twice in One Day, Attempted Home Break In
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Running Lifeguard Certification Class
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host a lifeguard certification class Tuesday, April 17 to Friday, April 20, 2018. Lifeguards that need a re-certification only need to attend Friday’s session.
Development
Project on Long Vacant Spot on Mt. Auburn St. Gets Nod from Planning Board
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A proposal to build a condominium building on a vacant piece of land near Watertown Square got the recommendation of the Planning Board on Monday night.
Around Town
Youth Coalition Hosting Forum on the Well-Being of Watertown Youth
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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
Nearly a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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See all the open houses happening this weekend around Watertown.