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Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”

By Charlie Breitrose | May 15, 2026

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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See the Watertown High School Athletes Named Middlesex All-Stars, 2 named MVP

By Charlie Breitrose | December 22, 2017

Twenty Watertown High School athletes received Middlesex League All-Star honors according lists to the Boston Globe and Boston Herald, and the Raiders had League most valuable players in field hockey and boys soccer.

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OPED: Keep Teens Safe Over Holidays by Preventing Them from Drinking Alcohol

By Guest Writer | December 22, 2017

With the holiday season under way, as we prepare for joyful celebrations with family and friends, the Watertown Youth Coalition (WYC) partner agencies, Wayside Multi, and the Watertown Police, Schools and Health Departments would like to remind all adults to pay special attention and help continue to prevent teens from drinking alcohol.

Around Town

CatholicTV Broadcasting Christmas Masses From U.S. and the Vatican

By Guest Writer | December 22, 2017

On Dec. 24 and Dec. 25, the CatholicTV Network will broadcast Christmas Masses from around the United States and the Vatican, the network announced.

Entertainment

Hear Russo’s Singing Deli Worker at Mosesian Center’s First Day Celebration

By Guest Writer | December 21, 2017

Spend the first day of 2018 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts and hear Watertown’s singing sensation – Russo’s singing deli worker Gillie Assuncao!

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Snow and Freezing Rain Expected Friday into Saturday, White Christmas Possible

By Charlie Breitrose | December 21, 2017

A snow storm will be coming through the Watertown area Friday afternoon through early Saturday. Meanwhile, more precipitation is expected on Christmas, but it is not clear whether it will be snow, rain or a mix.

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services In and Around Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | December 21, 2017

Churches in Watertown and beyond will hold services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day to celebrate the birth of Christ. See the times below.

Christmas

Travel Tips and Advisories for Christmas Travelers Released by MassDOT

By Guest Writer | December 21, 2017

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding the public to plan ahead if traveling this holiday season, make informed decisions before heading out onto the roadways or using mass transit, utilize MassDOT’s many travel tools and resources, and to drive sober and limit distractions if behind the wheel of a vehicle, according to a press release.

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Middlesex Sheriff’s Office Hosting Citizens Academy for Residents with Developmental Disabilities

By Guest Writer | December 21, 2017

Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced that his office will be hosting two upcoming sessions of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) Special Citizens Academy in early 2018, according to a press release.

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