Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Allegedly Strangled Domino’s Employee, Phone Hacked and $20K in Bitcoin Stolen
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Firefighters Battle Two Alarm Fire, Slowed by Snow Around Hydrants
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Charlie Breitrose
Watertown Firefighters battled a blaze on Flint Road on Tuesday, and efforts were slowed because some hydrants in the area were not shoveled out after Monday’s storm.
Proposal for Walker Pond Includes Boardwalk, Community Garden, Places for Recreation & for Reflection
A rendering of the latest proposal for Walker Pond, presented at a Community Meeting on Feb. 5, 2026. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Landscape architects presented a vision for Walker Pond, Watertown’s newest outdoor space, where visitors would have different experiences in various parts of the park on the westside of town.
2 Watertown Wrestlers Qualify for All-State Meet After Solid Div. 3 State Meet
Watertown seniors Jimmy Shrestha, left, and Fahad Khan both finished fourth in their divisions at the MIAA Div. 3 State Wrestling Championships. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
Watertown’s Jimmy Shrestha and Fahad Khan will compete with the top wrestlers from across Massachusetts after both placed fourth at the MIAA Div. 3 State Meet in Gloucester on Saturday.
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency, See What’s Closed
On-street parking will be prohibited during the Snow Emergency for the storm that could drop more 18 inches of snow on Watertown. Several City facilities will be closed Monday, and trash and recycling will be impacted by the storm.
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City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
In 2nd Year, Civics Academy Will Teach Residents Even More About How Watertown’s Government Works
Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry
Entertainment
Mosesian Center Has Comedy, Kids Arts Classes, Seeks Artists
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The following information was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
As the summer and our 2023-24 season of programming near their ends, we have one more performance from MCA Improv to keep you laughing! It’s also time to sign up for fall classes! And don’t miss the call for art for another exhibition—this one based on arts and science! Come see, learn, and experience it all at Mosesian Arts!
Sports
Seventh Seed Claims Watertown Summer Basketball League Title
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New Day won the 2024 Papas Elite Summer Basketball championship Tuesday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)
The Watertown Summer Basketball League Champion has been crowned after a winner-take-all Game 3 on Tuesday night, and one of the lowest seeds has claimed the 2024 title.
Around Town
Federal Judge Rules Boys & Girls Club Can Evict Day Care Center
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Watertown Cable
A Federal Bankruptcy Court judge sided with the Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s motion to allow them to evict the First Path Day Care Center from the facility on Whites Avenue.
Sports
Watertown Summer Basketball Finals Game 3 Moved to Aug. 20
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More Than Different faces New Day in the third and final game of the 2024 Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals Tuesday night at Saltonstall Park. (Courtesy of Watertown Recreation)
The Papas Elite Finals Game Three between No. 4 More Than Different and No. 7 New Day will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at Saltonstall Park.
Around Town
Watertown Podcast Speaks With New Executive Director of Gore Place
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In the third episode of Little Local Conversations Watertown’s Matt Hanna spoke with Gavin Kleespies, the Executive Director of Gore Place.
Around Town
Watertown Food Pantry Receives Donation from Construction Contractor
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Chris Bertone and Tim Guiggio from Brait Construction delivered items to the Watertown Food Pantry on Aug. 12. (Contributed Photo)
Last week, the Watertown Food Pantry received a donation from a construction company working in a major project in town.
Around Town
Watertown Cooperative Nursery School Closing After 70 Years, Farewell Event Planned
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cooperative Nursery School:
We are very sad to share the news that Watertown Cooperative Nursery School (WCNS) is closing after more than 70 years. Due to low enrollment, the Board of WCNS has determined that it will not be possible for the school to sustain itself financially. The school will be closing permanently as of August 23.