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Police Log: Car Stolen, Shoplifter Involved in Hit and Run & Scam Alert
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
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Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
Watertown homeowners will see their property taxes rise nearly 7 percent after the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification on Wednesday night.
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
Six body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.
John Airasian’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community
John Airasian
This week, Watertown said goodbye to a man who devoted his life to three things: family, business, and the community. Thousands lined up in the cold weather for his wake on Tuesday, and on Wednesday hundreds sat in the pews at St. Patrick’s Church for the funeral of John S. Airasian.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal
Watertown field hockey players Kaylee Master, Ava Lamacchia, and Lola Venezia defend against Uxbridge in the MIAA Div. 3 Tournament Semifinal. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
WEST BRIDGEWATER — Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure … than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. ~ Theodore Roosevelt
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Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer Season Comes to a Harsh End In the Round of 16
Businesses Air Concerns with Mt. Auburn Street Construction; City Pledges Improved Communication
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Local Podcast Chats with Police Chief, the Library Director & a Dancer/Scientist; Also Hear the First Episode of Creative Chats
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Hear about the Watertown Police Chief’s unusual childhood, the library director’s career in books and libraries, and about a dancer/scientist in their conversations with Watertown podcast host Matt Hanna.
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at 5 Colleges, Graduate from 2 More
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Several students hailing from Watertown made the dean’s list at Assumption, Fort Hays State, Endicott, Quinnipiac, and Fairfield. Also, local students graduated from WPI and Georgia Tech.
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Watertown Woman Running First Marathon & Raising Money for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Watertown-native Despina Najarian will be running the 2025 Boston Marathon for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
A Watertown resident who had not been a runner until two years ago will be running the 2025 Boston Marathon and will raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
Business
Charles River Chamber Hosting Business After Hours Event in Watertown
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The Charles River Chamber of Commerce announced it will host Business After Hours at Olespana in Watertown. The event is free to members and future members.
Schools
Students Can Apply for 57th Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship
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Lt. Paul Sullivan was killed in Vietnam in 1968, and a scholarship in his name has been given out for 56 years.
The following information was provided by the Sullivan Scholarship Committee:
Announcing the 57th Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship, which is awarded in memory of Paul Sullivan, a Watertown-native who died serving in the Vietnam.
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Volunteers Needed for 41st Run of the Charles Paddle Race
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The following information was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:
Run of the Charles: Boston’s Premier Paddling Race
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Three Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A townhouse and two single-family homes were sold this week.