Arrest
Police Log: Bomb Scare at Target, Car Wheel Thefts Believed to be Linked
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
Around Town
Get Rid of Your Styrofoam and Tires at a Public Works Event in January
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Collect all your unwanted styrofoam and tires, and dispose of it at an event hosted by the Watertown Department of Public Works.
Around Town
Snowy Saturday Expected In and Around Watertown
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The first snow of the season could be a significant one with a few to several inches forecast to fall in the Watertown area on Saturday.
Government
Changes Planned for Intersection of School St. and Walnut St./Dexter Ave.
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The intersection where School Street meets Walnut Street and Dexter Avenue will be altered in an effort to control traffic flow and make it easier for pedestrians to cross.
Charity
Comedy for a Cure Fundraiser in Watertown Raising Money for Cancer Research
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A night of comedy, raffles and more will be held in Watertown to raise money for cancer research.
Real Estate
Watertown Has Several Open Houses This Weekend
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Here are the properties holding open houses in Watertown this week.
Charity
Two Folk Groups Featured at the Tremedal Holiday Concert in Watertown
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The Tremedal Holiday Concert in Watertown features a twin bill of folk acts.
Around Town
Pearl Harbor Remembered 76 Years Later by Watertown’s Veterans
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In honor of the American servicemen lost at Pearl Harbor 76 years ago, Watertown veteran Ralph Ricci threw a wreath into the Charles River on Thursday afternoon.