Real Estate
Watertown Open Houses: A Cape, a Duplex, a Bungalow & More
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Check out the wide variety of open houses around Watertown this week.
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
Schools
School Committee Takes Lowell Site Out of Play for High School Spot, Approves Early Childhood Center
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The Lowell Elementary School site will not be considered as a possible location for a new Watertown High School, and the School Committee endorsed the idea of building a central location for the district’s preschool and pre-kindergarten programs.
Police/Fire
Fire Department Receives Grant to Teach Fire Safety in Watertown Schools
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The Watertown Fire Department is excited to announce our receiving S.A.F.E. and Senior SAFE Grant funds from the state for the second year in a row.
Animals
See How to Get Free Vet Care for Low-Income Pet Owners
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Those struggling to pay for vet care for their pets can get free services thanks to a program offered through a partnership between a statewide organization, a local veterinarian and Watertown Animal Control.
Police/Fire
Police Seek Help Identifying the Man Who Robbed a Watertown Store with a Knife
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Watertown Police seek the identity of a man who robbed a convenience store on Mt. Auburn Street on Feb. 3, 2018.
Kevin Russo
WHS Sports: Raiders Claim 2 Individual League Track Titles, Wrestling Coach Wins No. 400
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Watertown High School had some outstanding individual performances at the Middlesex League Indoor Track Championships in Boston this week.
Complete Streets
Second Meeting on Complete Streets Recommendations Planned
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Town officials announced they will host the second meeting in the process to create a Prioritization Plan for Complere Steeets projects in Watertown.
Drug Bust
Police Arrest Two Men in Watertown Drug Bust
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Two men face drug charges and a woman was arrested on unrelated charges after a drug investigation in Watertown.