Around Town
Eliza Dushku Shares Her #MeToo Moment on Facebook
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Watertown native and Hollywood actress Eliza Dushku wrote about being sexually assaulted as a young actress on Facebook Saturday.
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.
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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
Sports
Watertown Runner Breaks Two School Records on Same Day
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Watertown High School sprinter Mangé Camara recently had what his coach called “perhaps the finest individual performances in the history of Watertown indoor track and field.”
Entertainment
Watertown Artist’s Works Being Shown at Weston Library
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The works of Watertown’s Paul Angiolillo are now on display at the Weston Public Library, and a reception will be held on Jan., 18, 2018.
Government
Planning Board Recommends Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana in Watertown
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The Planning Board voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend that the Town Council adopt a 12-month moratorium on recreational marijuana facilities in Watertown.
Basketball
Watertown’s Coppola Claims 2nd Place on Endicott Women’s Basketball Assist List
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Watertown’s Gabriella Coppola moved into second place on the Endicott College women’s basketball program’s assist list during the game at Gordon College on Thursday night.
Government
Watertown Democrats Holding Caucus to Elect Delegates for State Convention
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Registered Democrats in Watertown will be holding a caucus at the Watertown Savings Bank Room of the Watertown Free Public Library on Saturday, February 3 at 1 p.m. to elect 24 delegates and five alternates to the 2018 Massachusetts Democratic Convention, the Watertown Democrats announced.
Real Estate
Several Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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A variety of homes are having open houses in town this week.
Schools
Watertown Superintendent Identifies Strengths, Areas to Work On in Her Entry Plan
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During her first six months as Superintendent, Dede Galdston dove deep into the workings Watertown Schools and came up with recommendations to improve the schools in areas ranging from student success, aligning the curriculum, improving communication, staff diversity, and, of course, improving the school buildings.