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Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents

By Charlie Breitrose | 3 hours ago

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
Police/Fire

Dedication of Fallen Watertown Firefighter’s Memorial Taking Place on March 17

By Charlie Breitrose | March 12, 2018

A year after the Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano lost his life during a fire the Town and the Watertown Fire Department will honor him with the dedication of a memorial in East Watertown.

Around Town

Registration Open for Watertown Boys & Girls Club Summer Programs

By Guest Writer | March 12, 2018

Registration is now open for Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s summer programs! Watertown Boys & Girls Club offers three different summer camp options.

Weather

Another Nor’easter Heading Toward Watertown on Monday & Tuesday

By Charlie Breitrose | March 11, 2018

Just when the Snow Emergency from the last storm was lifted another Nor’easter looms on the horizon for Watertown and the rest of Eastern Massachusetts. The  third snow storm this month is due to start hitting Monday and continue through Tuesday with half a foot or more of snow possible. 

Real Estate

A Quartet of Watertown Homes Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 11, 2018

See the four Watertown homes that sold this week.

Sports

UPDATED: Watertown Basketball Fights Off St. Mary’s to Win Section Title

By Charlie Breitrose | March 10, 2018

LOWELL -Watertown fought off a tough St. Mary’s team and foul trouble to claim the a 44-36 win and the North Section boys basketball title for the second year win a row, Saturday afternoon.

Business

Watertown Insurance Agency Collecting Items for Watertown Food Pantry

By Guest Writer | March 10, 2018

H&K Insurance in Watertown announced it is collecting donations for the Watertown Food Pantry. H&K recently set up their collection display and are asking for non-perishable items or monetary donations. 

Police/Fire

Suspects in Watertown Shooting Held Without Bail; Incident was a Drug Robbery Gone Wrong

By Charlie Breitrose | March 9, 2018

The two suspects in a shooting, which left a Watertown man hospitalized, were denied bail on Friday. Police said the incident started as a robbery of a drug dealer, who got shot when he tried to fight off the suspects.

Around Town

Learn About Colonial Burying Grounds at Watertown Historical Society Event

By Guest Writer | March 9, 2018

The Historical Society of Watertown announced it will host a Talk on Colonial Burying Grounds on Wednesday, March 21, 2018

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    — Carolyn A. Gritter on Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square

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