Obituaries
OBIT: Mary Thompson, 83, Watertown Middle School Science Teacher
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A Funeral Mass for Mary Frances Thompson (Farrell) will be celebrated on Friday February 2, 2018 at 9:00 a.m., in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown.
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
Lowell School Site Will Not Be Used for High School, Future Enrollments Discussed
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The Lowell Elementary School site will be removed from the table as a possible location for a new high school with a vote taken by the School Committee on Monday during a special meeting to discuss issues impacting upcoming school building projects.
Obituaries
OBIT: Mary (Jacques) McCauley, 82, Longtime Volunteer at Cunniff School, Other Watertown Groups
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A Funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday, February 1, 2018 in the Church of
Saint Patrick, Watertown at 9 a.m. for Mary Alice (Jacques) McCauley.
Letters
LETTER: Watertown Families Struggling to Heat Homes, Stay in Their Home Are Often Unseen
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Most will agree that January’s cold snap was brutal. We hunkered down in our homes and cranked up the thermostat. We survived nicely with an extra sweater. But for some in Watertown, the cold was truly unbearable. These are folks many of us don’t see or hear about.
Police/Fire
Firefighters, Police, Citizens Awarded for Saving Lives; Fire Personnel Sworn In
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Firefighters, police officers and others who acted quickly to save lives received awards for their good work Friday, and the Watertown Fire Department swore in their recently promoted and hired members.
Entertainment
NewRep Hosting Evening with Famed Author Armistead Maupin
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New Repertory Theatre announced it will be hosting “A Conversation With Author Armistead Maupin.”
Around Town
Watertown Artist Captured 2018 Unity Breakfast in Sketches and Words
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The 2018 Watertown Unity Breakfast was another resounding success – with over 400 participants gathering at the Hellenic Center on January 15 to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., organizers announced.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Hits Delivery Van, Faces OUI Charge; Firefighters Douse 3 Fires
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.