Police/Fire
Three Sent to Hospital After Watertown Motor Vehicle Accident
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Three people suffered injuries in an accident on California Street late Saturday night.
New Policy for Lights at City Fields and Courts Approved by City Council
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A new policy was approved for lights at Watertown’s Recreation facilities, including Saltonstall Park, home to the Papas Elite Summer Basketball League. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
A new policy for controlling lights at Recreation Department-run fields and courts was approved by the City Council on Aug. 12, despite some confusion coming out of the Committee meeting on the issue.
Watertown to Request Residential Tax Relief from State Legislature
The City of Watertown will request permanent tax relief for residential property owners by sending a Home Rule Petition to the State Legislature for approval.
Tuesday Night Talk With Police in August Features the WPD’s School Resource Officers
Once a month, the Watertown Police Department invites the public in to learn about how the department works and what officers are doing around town. On Aug. 19, the Tuesday Night Talk features the WPD’s School Resource Officers.
WHS Changes Policies on Dress Code, Cellphone Use; School Committee Discusses Policy for Reporting Harassment
The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Richard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
When the 2025-26 School Year begins in September, Watertown High School students will have a new dress code, rules on using their cellphones, and fewer days to add or drop a class. The School Committee also discussed the sex-based harassment reporting policy, and heard about individualized instruction for math and literacy, and district policy changes.
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Watertown City Councilor Taking Job with City of Waltham
Police Log: Men Caught Slashing Tires, Employee Arrested for Trying to Use Manager’s Credit Cards
Residents Walk Around Walker Pond, Meeting on Aug. 14 Will Gather Input on Future of Site
Entertainment
Find Out How to Participate in YardArt 2024, Watertown’s Townwide Art Exhibit
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YardArt is back this April, 2024!
Around Town
MLK Day in Watertown: Unity Breakfast, City Facility & Trash Schedules
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseA closeup of the section of the Kingian Nonviolence Mural featuring Martin Luther King on the back of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.
Monday, Jan. 15, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and World in Watertown will hold a remote celebration with a broadcast of their annual Unity Breakfast. The holiday also impact the hours of City Hall, the , as well as trash and recycling collection.
Around Town
Winter Activities: Yoga & Qigong, Cooking & Walking
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The City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown program has plenty of activities this winter, from managing stress, to healthy cooking, to getting active.
Entertainment
Road Tripping With Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Around Town
Life Science Campus at Former Cannistraro Site Approved
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A view of the life science building from Acton Street in the newly approved project on the former Cannistraro property on Pleasant Street. (Courtesy of Broder)
The Planning Board approved plans to build a life science cluster on land off of Pleasant Street, but had concerns about the proximity of the project to the residential neighborhood to the north.
Around Town
Four Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Open houses will be held at three condos and a two-family house in Watertown.