Around Town
Live Well Watertown Hosts Second of Weekly Walks at Mt. Auburn Cemetery
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Live Well Watertown will host the second weekly walk through Mount Auburn Cemetery on Thursday.
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
Business
Local Bank’s Community Focus Has Vaulted it Into Fortune Magazine’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies
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The list of the nation’s fastest growing companies includes the likes of Facebook, Amazon and … Belmont Savings!?!
Sports
Watertown High Grad Receives College All-Conference Hoops Honors
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The Commonwealth Coast Conference announced its all-conference women’s basketball teams and one of those honored was a Watertown High School graduate.
Around Town
Watertown Group Screening Movie About American Government’s Use of Drones
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The Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment will host the screening of a film about the United States Government’s use of drones from the perspective of those who worked in the program and those impacted by the drones on the ground.
Sports
WHS Sports: Wrestler Competes at Div. 3 Meet, Boys Hoops Routes Wilmington
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A Watertown High School wrestler competed at the MIAA Div. 3 Wrestling Tournament at Wakefield High School over the weekend.
Dean's List
310 Endicott College Athletes Make Dean’s List, Including One from Watertown
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A total of 310 Endicott College club and varsity student-athletes have been named to the 2017 Fall Semester Dean’s List for obtaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 in the fall semester, including Watertown’s Gabriella Coppola who plays basketball for the Gulls.
Government
Senator Brownsberger Seeks Applicants for Summer 2018 Internships
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger’s office announced he seeks applicants for Summer 2018 internships at the State House.
Arrests
Police Log: Small Fire at Watertown Church, Garage Struck by Plow
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.