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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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Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
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Sports

Watertown Collegians Win National Title, Named All-American, Up for Ivy League Football Honors

By Charlie Breitrose | December 12, 2017

Winning championships is nothing new for Watertown’s Kourtney Kennedy, who won four state titles with the Raiders, but this fall she was was part of one at the Div. I college level.

Entertainment

Holiday Performances, Breakfast with Santa and More at the Watertown Mall

By Guest Writer | December 12, 2017

Head down to the Watertown Mall to get some holiday cheer this month. The mall announced there will be musical performances, a breakfast with Santa and visit St. Nick at his village.

Around Town

Installation of New Pedestrian Bridge Over Charles River Delayed

By Charlie Breitrose | December 11, 2017

Originally scheduled to be installed in November, the debut of the new pedestrian bridge over the Charles River has been pushed back to December at the earliest.

Elections

Republican Senate Candidate Stopping in Watertown with Former Pats’ QB

By Guest Writer | December 11, 2017

U.S. Senate Candidate Geoff Diehl, the Republican State Rep. from Whitman who is challenging Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2018, will be appearing in Watertown along with a former New England Patriots star.

Around Town

Watertown Church Hosting Service for Those Who Struggle to be Jolly During the Holidays

By Guest Writer | December 11, 2017

Church of the Good Shepherd announced it will once again host a Blue Christmas service this year.

Business

Get Free Gift Wrapping and Help Two Organizations

By Guest Writer | December 11, 2017

The Watertown Mall invites shoppers to join them for a weekend of complementary gift wrapping at the Watertown Mall courtesy of Antioch Community Church and The American Cancer Society Relay for Life!

Around Town

Watertown Man Promoted to Vice President With Fenway Sports Management

By Charlie Breitrose | December 10, 2017

A Watertown man has been promoted to vice president of Fenway Sports Management.

Real Estate

These Three Watertown Homes Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | December 10, 2017

Check out the three homes that sold this week in Watertown.

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    — Kathi Breen on Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square

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    — Joe Levendusky on Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square

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    — Dean Martino on Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square

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