Around Town
See What’s Going on at the Watertown Library in December
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The Watertown Free Public Library has a variety of events going on this month, from author talks to a craft fair to computer classes.
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.
More Headlines
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
Schools
School Committee Concerned About Watertown’s MCAS Scores
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Fewer than half of Watertown elementary school students scored in “meet expectations” or higher on the state’s standardized test in 2017, and in many cases scores in the Watertown Public Schools lagged behind the state average. The results concerned members of the School Committee, who heard a presentation on the scores on Monday night.
Charity
Watertown Toy Drive Gets Help from Local Chef, Needs More Assistance This Year
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The effort to make sure that every child in town receives a gift for Christmas, one organized by members of the Watertown Police and Fire departments, got a helping hand from one of Watertown’s culinary stars, and the drive needs an extra hand this year.
Around Town
Meet with a Social Service Resource Specialist in a Free Private Session
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Find out about Watertown’s Social Service Resource Specialists and get some assistance at a private session with a specialist.
Around Town
Mental Health Support Group Meeting in Newton Wellesley Hospital
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Mental Illness support group: NAMI Family Support Group is a free, structured, confidential peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness.
Obituaries
OBIT: Larry Jones, 86, Worked for MBTA, Served in Navy During Korean Conflict
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Lauress M. “Larry” Jones, Jr., 86, of Watertown, passed peacefully on December 2, 2017, surrounded by family.
Sports
Former WHS Star Climbing Ranks of NCAA D3 Women’s Basketball Assist Leaders
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Gabriella Coppola had had quite an encore to her stellar career on the Watertown High School girls basketball team. Now a senior at Endicott College, she has steadily climbed up the list of assist leaders at the Beverly-based college and in all of NCAA Div. III.
Around Town
Two Watertown Doctors Make Boston Magazine’s Top Doctors List
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Watertown has two doctors who made the list of “Top Doctors” released by Boston magazine.