Government
Community Meetings Coming Up About Casey Park, Moxley Field Renovations
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The Recreation Department will hold a pair of Community Meetings about planned renovations to two Watertown Parks.
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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Sports
Watertown’s John Cacace Named Globe’s Div. 5 Coach of the Year
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After a historic run in the MIAA playoffs, Watertown head football coach John Cacace was named the Div. 5 Coach of the Year by the Boston Globe.
Real Estate
These Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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Five properties sold this week in Watertown.
All-Scholastic
1 Watertown Field Hockey Player Named Athlete of the Year, Another an All-Scholastic
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Watertown High School field hockey players Sydney Poulin and Jonna Kennedy were named to the All-Scholastic teams by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald, and the Globe chose Poulin as the Div. 2 Player of the Year.
Entertainment
Mosesian Center Hosts Free First Day Event with Fun for the Whole Family
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Mosesian Center for the Arts will host a free event on Jan. 1, 2018 with activities for kids and more.
Police/Fire
40 Watertown Youngsters Get to Shop With a Cop at Target
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The aisles at Target were full of police officers Thursday evening, but they were not there looking for a suspect. Members of the Watertown and Boston police departments helped youngsters pick out some gifts during the Heroes and Helpers event sponsored by the store.
Around Town
Watertown Teens Attend Summit to Learn About Tobacco Prevention
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The Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders of the Wayside Multi-Service Center joined over 90 youth recently from around the Commonwealth at The 84 Movement’s Youth Power Summit in Worcester, Massachusetts at UMass Medical School, the Youth Coalition announced.
Schools
Scholarship Available for Students Going to College, Trade School
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A-1 Auto Transport is a leader in the moving industry that is currently looking to extend their scholarship program to eligible students in Watertown, Massachusetts, the company announced.