Real Estate
Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Two single family houses and three townhouses in Watertown were sold this week.
City Manager Clarifies Watertown’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
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Questions about immigration enforcement in Watertown are something that City Manager George Proakis has heard a lot recently, and he provided some information about the role of the Watertown Police and what they can and cannot do when federal agents are operating in town.
Watertown Wrestler Repeats as Section Champ, Several Prepping for State Meet
Watertown senior Fahad Kahn, on the top step, won the 106 pound class MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet for the second year in a row. (Watertown Athletics)
Several Watertown High School wrestlers extended their season by finishing well in Saturday’s MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet in Dracut. One repeated as section champ.
Police Log: Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Notes, 2 Stolen Cars Reported
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
City Issued Parking Tickets & Shoveling Warnings After January Snowstorm; Winter Parking Ban May be Extended
Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street.
Dozens of Watertown Department of Public Works crews and contractors plowed 20 inches of snow off Watertown’s 72 miles of roadway, after the snowstorm that hit the City on Jan. 25 and 26, City Manager George Proakis said. The City also issued 69 parking tickets and 50 warnings and fines for failing to shovel sidewalks.
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Sports
Watertown Baseball Earns Walk-Off Win Against Stoneham
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Watertown Baseball got a walk-off 5-4 win in extra innings over Stoneham Thursday night at Victory Field. The 8-inning classic matched up two teams desperately looking for their first league win of the 2025 season, and in Stoneham’s case, their first win period.
Transportation
MBTA Announces Service Information for the 2025 Boston Marathon
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The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:
The MBTA today announced service information on Monday, April 21, the day of the 2025 Boston Marathon. Every year, the MBTA supports the Boston Marathon with increased service to accommodate spectators and runners. To manage potential overcrowding, the MBTA will strategically deploy additional personnel to assist with passenger flow, boarding and disembarking, and maintaining a safe environment for everyone.
Entertainment
Small Saves Gets a Pep Talk in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Around Town
Watertown’s Patriot Who Fell on the First Day of the American Revolution
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The plaque marking the Foot of the Rocks, where Watertown’s Joseph Coolidge was killed fighting the British. It is located on Mass. Ave. in what is now Arlington.(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two-hundred-fifty years ago was a turbulent time for Watertown. On April 19, 1775, more than 130 men from Watertown responded to the call to fight the British. They met the retreating Redcoats in what is now Arlington, exchanged fire, and one soldier from Watertown — Joseph Coolidge — was killed.
Real Estate
See the Properties in Watertown Having Open Houses This Week
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Home seekers have more than 20 open houses to visit in town this weekend.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Hot Day Followed by Cooldown & Showers
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The region kicks off the weekend with a spring surge of warmth and wind as southwest flow dominates the pattern. Saturday may bring near-80°F warmth for some inland spots, followed by a cooldown Sunday behind a dry frontal passage. Next week begins quiet, though showers arrive Monday night into Tuesday with a passing low-pressure system. After that, sunshine and mild temperatures return to wrap up the week.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Several Break-ins, Two Drivers Busted for OUIs
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department.