Around Town
Sign Up Now for the Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy
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Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian has announced applications are now available for youngsters wishing to participate in the 2018 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA)
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
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The gate to the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery was blocked by police tape Friday as law enforcement investigated an incident (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
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.
More Headlines
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
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
Basketball
Watertown Cruises Past Pentucket to Win North Section Semifinal
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WAKEFIELD – Watertown High School’s boys basketball team will return to the North Section final for the 11th time under Head Coach Steve Harrington after beating Pentucket 55-33 Tuesday night.
School Committee
School Committee Passes Resolution Calling for Gun Safety, More Mental Health Services
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In the wake of the recent school shooting in Parkland, Fla., the Watertown School Committee passed a resolution asking for strengthening gun control laws and improving mental health services for students. Also, some students at the high school will have their own response to the shootings.
Police/Fire
Two Suspects Arrested for Shooting a Man in Watertown in February
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Police arrested Boston man and a Randolph man who are suspected of being involved in the shooting of a man in Watertown in late February.
Around Town
Mothers Tie the Knot Before Their Child is Born at Mt. Auburn Hospital
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Christine Size and Kelly Kerber’s baby was not due until March 17, 2018, so the Watertown couple arranged to be married Feb. 28th by Watertown Justice of the Peace, Debra L. Smith Attorney at Law. But, the baby had other plans, according to the Mount Auburn Hospital.
Entertainment
Concert at Watertown Church Features Two Singer-Songwriters
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Friday night’s Tremedal Concert in Watertown features singer-songwriters Don White and Maria Sangiolo.
Weather
Mid-Week Nor’Easter Could Drop Half a Foot of Snow on Area
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The second Nor’easter in less than a week could drop as much as 6 inches of snow on the Watertown area.
Around Town
Tickets Available for Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s Auction, Sponsors Sought
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host their Annual Spring Auction this year on Thursday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. This yearly event raises crucial funds for the organization, including over $10,000 for summer camp scholarships.