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Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square

By Charlie Breitrose | 23 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
Basketball

STATE CHAMPS! Watertown Cruises Past Easthampton to Claim School’s Third Title

By Charlie Breitrose | March 17, 2018

SPRINGFIELD – The Watertown High School boys basketball team raced to a 9-2 lead over Easthampton on  Saturday afternoon and never looked back. Lead by seniors John Korte and Julio Fulcar, the Raiders won the MIAA Div. 3 State Final 72-53 and headed home clutching the trophy.

Business

Watertown Savings Seeks Entries for High School Photography Contest

By Guest Writer | March 17, 2018

Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) is seeking submissions for their Annual High School Photography contest, bank officials announced. If you are a high school student who lives or attends school in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, and Watertown you are eligible to participate.

Basketball

Watertown Faces Easthampton in the State Final: Raiders Win!

By Charlie Breitrose | March 16, 2018

Few people believed Watertown would be in the MIAA Div. 3 boys basketballs state final, but the members of the team knew they were better than their 14-6 regular season record. Watertown proved it deserved to be there by beating some of the toughest teams in Eastern Massachusetts and Saturday the Raiders will play Easthampton for the state crown in Springfield. 

Around Town

Blood Drive Hosted by a Watertown Bank Will be Held at the Library

By Charlie Breitrose | March 16, 2018

Consider giving blood during the Blood Drive hosted by Watertown Savings Bank on March 27, 2018.

Real Estate

Several Open Houses to Visit in Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | March 16, 2018

Homebuyers have a variety of properties to visit in Watertown.

Government

Watertown Wants Residents’ Opinions on AirBNB and Other Short-Term Rentals

By Charlie Breitrose | March 15, 2018

Town officials have started to discuss creating rules about short-term rentals in Watertown, such as AirBNB, and have put up an online survey to get people’s opinions on the issue. 

Schools

Minuteman High School Students Win Medals at SkillsUSA Competition

By Guest Writer | March 15, 2018

Students from Minuteman High School captured medals in a host of technical categories in a regional skills competition against their peers last month, including one from Watertown, the school announced. 

Adaptive Track

Watertown Track Team Offering Program for Students with Disabilities

By Guest Writer | March 15, 2018

The Watertown Boys & Girls Track Team and it’s Booster Club are offering an Adaptive Track program this spring for students with disabilities.

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