Around Town
Watertown Recreation Has Options for April Break
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The Watertown Recreation Department has programs for children each day during the April School Break. See more information in the announcement sent out by the Recreation Department.
Watertown Public Schools Nutrition Director Named Top School Nutrition Director in Mass.
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Watertown School Nutrition Director Brandon Rabbitt
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
Brandon Rabbitt, the Director of School Nutrition for Watertown Public Schools, has been honored as the top school nutrition director in Massachusetts.
Mt. Auburn St. Project: Electrical Conduit Installation Continues Closer to Watertown Square
During the week of May 5 to May 9, 2025 the work being done by Newport Construction on Mt. Auburn Street includes electrical conduit installation for three areas: at Common Street, Irving Street/Palfrey Street, and between Bates Road and Garfield Street. See the information provided by the City of Watertown below.
Lt. Gov. Recognizes Watertown as Part of Inaugural Group of Climate Leader Communities
City Council President Mark Sideris speaks with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll at the Climate Leader Communities event held in Watertown on May 2. (Courtesy of the DOER)
Watertown’s efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases were recognized by the State on Friday. The Healey-Driscoll Administration held the celebration of the state’s first 19 certified Climate Leader Communities outside the “crown jewel” of Watertown’s green efforts: the net-zero energy high school now being constructed on Columbia Avenue.
Former WHS Player Readying for Her Sixth Year as a College Field Hockey
Aurise Tattrie will be playing her sixth year of college field hockey at UMass Lowell this fall. (Contributed Photo)
Aurise Tattrie has amassed perhaps the longest college career of any former Watertown field hockey player, as she enters her sixth year playing at UMass Lowell. She will play her final season as a captain of the River Hawks, but the journey has had its ups and downs.
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Police/Fire
Two Protesters Struck by Truck Mirror Near Tesla Facility, No Serious Injuries Occurred
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Two people were struck by a vehicle’s side mirror during a protest at the Tesla repair facility on Pleasant Street in Watertown Saturday. No serious injuries were reported.
Around Town
DPW Earth Day Event Will Include Styrofoam & Mattress Recycling, Paper Shredding & Get a Sapling
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The following information was provided by the Department of Public Works:
Watertown Public Works will be hosting an Earth Day Event on Saturday April 19, 2025, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Jewish Community Day School Parking Lot – 57 Stanley Ave, for Watertown residents only (bring your ID).
Real Estate
Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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A mix of homes were sold this week in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Third Group of Suspects in Busted Multi-State Brothel Identified
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A third set of alleged customers of a multi-state prostitution ring that used local luxury apartments, including in Watertown, were revealed on Friday.
Letters
LETTER: People Should be Shouting About Federal Agents Taking People Off the Street
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Dear Editor,
Jews lived with Arabs Comfortably in the United States.
Arabs lived with Jews Comfortably in the United States.
Since coming down his golden escalator at Trump Tower on June 16, 2015, Trump has been fomenting hatred. Can you believe this has been going on for almost a decade?
Entertainment
Small Saves Makes Vacation Plans in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Victim Thinks Tires Were Slashed Due to Political Sticker, Child’s Bike Stolen
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.