Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Needs to Find Back Up Goalie Gear
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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.
Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions
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Watertown City Manager George Proakis.
City Manager George Proakis received a high rating from the City Council in his annual review for Fiscal Year 2025, though members of the Council had some constructive criticism, too.
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
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.
More Headlines
Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
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
Schools
Superintendent Given Four Year Extension Which Will Take Her to Over a Decade in Watertown
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Watertown Superintendent Dede Galdston.
The School Committee thanked Superintendent Dede Galdston for her efforts in Watertown this week when they approved an extension to her contract.
Police/Fire
Watertown Man Sentenced to Prison for African Sports Ponzi Scheme
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The following announcement was provided by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Massachusetts:
A Watertown man was sentenced yesterday in federal court in Boston for defrauding investors who believed they were financing lucrative sports ventures in Africa.
Government
Patriots Day Will Impact City Hall, Library, Senior Center and More
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by Charlie BreitroseMembers of the Watertown Colonial Guard reenactment group march in the 2018 Memorial Day Parade.
Patriots Day is Monday, April 15, and the holiday will impact facilities in the City of Watertown.
Around Town
Eight Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Check out this weekend’s Watertown open houses.
Government
Council Votes Down Proposal for Short Term Rentals in Watertown
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Watertown City Hall
A proposal that would have allowed limited forms of short term rentals, such as Airbnb and VRBO, in Watertown was rejected by the City Council in a split vote.
Around Town
OP-ED: Watertown Square Zoning Needs to Do More for Affordability
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Just about everyone agrees on the need for more affordable housing in Watertown. It’s one of the biggest challenges faced by our neighbors today. Families can’t find space to grow, older residents can’t downsize, working- and middle-class families are being forced out. There isn’t enough housing overall — but, in particular, there isn’t nearly enough affordable housing.
Around Town
MBTA Announces Services for Monday’s Boston Marathon
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The MBTA announced service information on Monday, April 15, the day of the 2024 Boston Marathon. Every year, the MBTA prepares for the Boston Marathon across all departments in many ways. It supports the annual event with increased service to accommodate spectators and runners, acknowledges the crucial role of public transit during this celebratory time, and expresses sincere appreciation for its ridership and dedicated workforce.