Around Town
Sign Up Open for the Challenger Baseball, a League Designed for Children with Special Needs
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Registration is now open for a baseball program in Watertown for children with special needs that begins in the spring.
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 Basketball Team Dominates in First Round State Tourney Win
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The Watertown High School boys basketball team came out for warmups for the first round State Tournament game Tuesday night wearing shirts emblazoned with “#SLEEPER.” After the 77-32 win over Essex Tech, however, it will hard for opponents not to take notice of the Raiders.
Government
Town Councilor Announces He Will be Stepping Down, Moving Out of Watertown
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Recently re-elected Town Councilor Michael Dattoli announced Tuesday night that he will be stepping down because he and his family will be moving out of Watertown.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Promote One Officer to Lieutenant, One to Sergeant
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The Watertown Police Department promoted two of its officers this week in a ceremony at the Police Station.
Government
Watertown’s Director of Public Buildings Brings Military Background to Town & Schools
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In her previous life, Watertown’s first Director of Public Buildings, Lori Kabel, made sure that our nation’s Air Force bases worked well and now she looks to do the same for the town’s schools and municipal facilities.
Around Town
Mural Making, Kingian Nonviolence Training & Civil Rights Leader Coming to Watertown
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This spring there will be many ways for community residents, both young and old, to get involved with Watertown’s Kingian Nonviolence initiative, said local organizers.
Obituaries
OBIT: Grace Sperandio, 95, Raised Four Children, Lived in Watertown for 80 Years
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Grace M. Sperandio of Watertown died on February 25, 2018 at the age of 95.
Around Town
See When the Pedestrian Bridge Over Charles River is Now Expected to be Installed
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For some people, the pedestrian bridge over the Charles River was a nice option to avoid crossing over one of the other bridges that often clog with traffic, but others rely on it.