Around Town
Group Hosting Dialogue About How Immigration Impacts Our Communities
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A discussion of how immigration into the U.S. impacts communities like Watertown will take place Sunday, hosted by the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group.
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
Government
Schools, Streets Make Up Big Part of Watertown’s 5 Year Capital Plan
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The town would spend nearly $450 million on building projects and equipment under the recommended five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The plan is nearly $80 million higher than the five-year plan for 2018-22, due in part to upcoming school building projects.
Business
Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce Closing After Nearly 50 Years
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The board of directors of the Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce announce that the organization will be closing after nearly half a century of existence.
Schools
Watertown Student Named to First Semester Dean’s List at Holy Cross
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Olivia Venezia, a first year student at the College of the Holy Cross, has been named to the Dean’s List for the first semester of 2017-18 academic year, the college announced.
Sports
Watertown Track Sets Record at Coaches Div. 5 State Relay Meet
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Watertown High School’s boys track team excelled at Sunday’s MSTCA Div. 5 State Relays, finishing fourth place overall and one relay setting a new Div. 5 record.
Police/Fire
Exam for Middlesex Sheriff’s Correctional Officers to be Held in February
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Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced the next Correction Officer entrance exam will be held Saturday, February 24 in Lowell, Mass.
Around Town
Grant Information Session for Groups Providing Services for Older Adults in Watertown
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Groups that provide services to older adults in Watertown can get help applying for grants from the Marshall Home Fund.
Environment
OP-ED: Sen. Brownsberger Looks at Local Flooding Risks From Climate Change
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As a legislator, I’ve been concerned to reduce our contributions to climate change. Over the last few weeks, I’ve been trying to better understand the local flooding risks caused by the climate changes we seem unable to prevent.