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Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”

By Charlie Breitrose | 19 hours ago

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.

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Police/Fire

Possible Child Abduction Near Charles River Being Investigated

By Charlie Breitrose | February 2, 2018

A 12-year-old girl reported that she was approached by a man as she walked along the Charles River Path on Thursday evening, and State Police are investigating it as a possible attempted kidnapping.

Real Estate

Several Super Bowl Sunday Opens Houses in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | February 2, 2018

Plenty of open houses in Watertown to visit on the Super Bowl weekend.

Schools

School Committee Weighing Whether to Have Centralized PreK, Preschool Program

By Charlie Breitrose | February 1, 2018

On a recent winter morning, parents of 3 and 4 year olds line up before dawn in hopes of getting one of the spots in the Watertown Public Schools’ Pre-Kindergarten program.

Government

Public Sees Visions for Renovation Coolidge Square, Weighs In on Project

By Charlie Breitrose | February 1, 2018

Town officials invited the public to come give its ideas for how to redesign and improve Mt. Auburn Street in the area of Coolidge Avenue, while making the area more efficient for motor vehicles, buses, bicycles and pedestrians.

Around Town

LETTER: Event Shows How Watertown Welcomes Immigrants and Refugees

By Guest Writer | February 1, 2018

The message from Watertown was loud and clear last Sunday: Our community is not afraid to welcome and nurture immigrants and refugees. Over sixty people came to the Watertown Free Public Library to share stories and learn how to separate fact from fiction regarding immigration.

Business

Belmont Savings Donates to Watertown Education Foundation at Spelling Bee

By Guest Writer | February 1, 2018

Belmont Savings Bank recently presented the Watertown Education Foundation (WEF) with a contribution of $2,250, which was provided by the Watertown Education Rewards Checking accounts opened with BSB in 2017, the bank announced. The check was presented during the foundation’s annual Elementary School Spelling Bee.

Around Town

Lights, Camera, Implant: Watertown Dentist Does Live Demo of High Tech Dental System

By Charlie Breitrose | January 31, 2018

Putting in a dental implant is nothing new for Watertown dentist Dan D’Amico, but on Friday he did it with cameras broadcasting his every move to a room full of dentists at a major Boston dental conference. 

Charity

Watertown Nursery School Receives Grant from Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation

By Guest Writer | January 31, 2018

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation has announced that Watertown Cooperative Nursery School, Inc. was awarded $500 from the Foundation’s Community Spirit 9/11 Mini-Grant program.

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