Schools
Watertown Schools Closed Wednesday Due to Snow Storm
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Schools in Watertown will be closed for the second straight day due to the ongoing snow storm.
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
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The Parker Annex Building, home to the Watertown Food Pantry and soon of the Human Services Department. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Less than a year old, the Watertown Human Services Department has plans to add new programs, such as a van to deliver meals and other services, and boxes with life-saving medicine for people overdosing.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
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.
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Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Basketball
Watertown Plays Burke in the State Semi: Follow Live Wednesday
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BURLINGTON – The Watertown High Schools boys basketball team returns to the State Semifinals for the second straight year but this time the Raiders have their sights set on something bigger – the State Title.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Faces OUI Charge After Hitting Pole, Car Found With No Wheels
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Entertainment
Watertown Author to Read from Her Book Based on Her Family’s Experience as Refugees
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Award-winning local author Kathleen Spivack, who lives in Watertown, will read from her debut novel Unspeakable Things, which uses magical realism to tell the stories of refugees fleeing the Holocaust and relocating in New York City.
Around Town
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency for Nor’easter, Council Meeting Postponed
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Tuesday’s Nor’easter has not arrived but has already closed town offices, and postponed events.
Sports
Watertown’s State Semifinal Basketball Game Postponed by Snow
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The MIAA has postponed Watertown High School’s state semifinal basketball game scheduled for Tuesday due to the snow storm.
MBTA
MBTA Announces Reduced Service During Nor’easter
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The MBTA is preparing for the next weather system forecast to hit parts of the MBTA service area Monday night and throughout the day Tuesday with predicted blizzard-like conditions, high snow totals, and very high winds. As this weather is expected to have an effect on service, the MBTA is taking proactive measures to protect critical infrastructure and vehicles while continuing to provide service.
Around Town
Watertown Sprinter Mange Camara Caps Historic Indoor Season at Nationals
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Watertown High School’s Mange Camara wrapped up an amazing indoor track season by competing against the top high school runners from across America over on Saturday.