Police/Fire
Man Who Made Threats at Cambridge School Ends Up Crashing Car in Watertown
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A man suspected of making threats at a Cambridge school ended up crashing his car in Watertown on Monday.
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
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A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.”
Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below.
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Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy
Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park
City Looking at How to Create Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop Watertown Square Parking Lots
Around Town
Watertown Seeks Per-Diem Public Safety Dispatcher
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown seeks qualified applicants for a Per-Diem Public Safety Dispatcher to process emergency calls for assistance in an expeditious and accurate manner at the Police Department.
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Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals Begin Tonight!
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The finals of the Watertown Summer Basketball League begin Tuesday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
The Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals will feature two teams of former college basketball players. The best-of-three series begins Tuesday night at the court outside the Watertown Boys & Girls Club at Saltonstall Park.
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2024 Watertown Arts Market Features Artists, Music, Authors, Food & More
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The Watertown Arts Market returns to Filippello Park in 2024, with dozens of artists, along with musicians, authors, food, and more at the event, which is free to enter.
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Armenian Museum Seeks to Fill Three Job Openings
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The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown seeks to fill three positions: an administration and development associate, a curator, and a visitor services representative.
Entertainment
Duo Will Perform Music of America, Ireland & the British Isles at Gore Place
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Ruth Rappaport and Ben Wetherbee will perform at Gore Place on Aug. 21.
The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
Guitarist Ruth Rappaport plays traditional music of America, Ireland, and the British Isles. Ben Wetherbee is an exciting fiddler and harmonica player. Ruth has performed throughout New England with numerous traditional music groups. Hold onto your hats because their music is hard-driving! The concert will take place in the beautifully restored 1793 Carriage House.
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Beth Israel Lahey Health Opens Multi-Service Office in Watertown
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The following information was provided by Beth Israel Lahey Health:
Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) has opened a new multispecialty site in Watertown. The site, known as the BILH Care Center – Watertown, is located at 480 Pleasant St. and includes primary care and obstetrics and gynecology services. Additional specialty services and an urgent care center will be opened at the site over the next several months.
Sports
Inspired by USA Soccer Gold — Sign Up for Watertown Youth Soccer
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Players carry the Watertown Youth Soccer banner in the Memorial Day Parade. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
If your young athletes are inspired by the USA women’s soccer gold medal, they can join the Watertown Youth Soccer program this fall.