Police/Fire
Police Warn of Driveway Repaving Scam
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Area police warn residents to be wary of a scam involving people going door to door offering to repave their driveway at a discount rate.
Bodywork Businesses Shutdown by City, One Had “Items of Sexual Nature”
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Watertown Police Department, Zoning & Code Enforcement Team, Inspectional Services Division, and with assistance from the FBI Boston’s Child Exploitation — Human Trafficking Task Force, conducted inspections of bodywork establishments in Watertown on July 22, 2026, resulting in closure of multiple businesses due to violations of the City’s rules and regulations.
TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later
Members of the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes traveled to take part in the celebration fo the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Watertown (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Hundreds packed a theater in Watertown on Saturday to celebrate an event that took place 250 years before. The town was the site of the signing of the United States’ first treaty with a foreign nation — the Treaty of Watertown. Descendants of the signers of the document from the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes emphasized that the agreement that was forged as a wartime alliance also created friendships and provided rights and protections for the signers that are still important in 2026.
UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.
A pole struck by a vehicle lies on top of power lines on Main Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A vehicle struck a utility pole on Main Street, snapping it in half and cutting off power for several hundred customers on Monday around noon.
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate
Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026, to discuss the City’s Home Rule Petition. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
The City of Watertown’s effort to prevent a tax hike for residential property owners, which could be as high as 18%, cleared a major hurdle when it was approved the the House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.
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Entertainment
Attention Fans of Batman and Eliza Dushku!
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While you won’t see Eliza Dushku’s face in the latest Batman movie, she did lend her voice to the newest animated movie about the Dark Knight.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Crashes into 2 Cars, Car Stolen from Lexus
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Affordable Housing Available in New Apartment Complex
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A lottery will be held for apartments in the new Watertown Mews complex.
Police/Fire
Gun Shown During Watertown Road Rage Incident
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A man flashed a hand gun during a road rage incident in Watertown Thursday afternoon, according to police.
Charity
See the Fashions from the Mt. Auburn Hospital Auxiliary Show
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The latest fashions were on display at the Mount Auburn Hospital Auxiliary’s Annual Spring Benefit Fashion Show and Luncheon. Take a look at some of the outfits.
Government
Fire Chief: Adding Paramedics to Department is a Quality of Life Issue
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The move to have the Watertown Fire Department handle paramedic service in-house is a matter of quality of life, said Fire Chief Mario Orangio.
Schools
Watertown’s League Champs Celebrated at School Committee
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Watertown High School enjoyed an amazing winter sports season – perhaps the most historic winter in school history – and the success was celebrated this week at the School Committee meeting.