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One Open House in Watertown on the Last Weekend of 2023
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A townhouse in Watertown will host an open house on Saturday.
Police Log: Threatening Flyer Left at Home, Suspected Organized Crime Scam Used at Nike, Shoplifters Busted
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Hires New Veterans Services Officer, Who Will Also Serve as the ADA Coordinator
Watertown hired a new Veterans Services Officer, who is a Navy and Army National Guard veteran with experience in frontline medical care, and most recently worked in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services. See the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Voting Locations Changing for Many Watertown Residents in 2025
Several polling places in Watertown will be moving to a new location for the 2025 Watertown Election. City Councilors had concerns about how voters will know where to go to vote.
Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions
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.
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Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
Government
New Year’s Holiday Hours for the City Departments and Trash Schedule
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Hours at city facilities, such as the Library, Senior Center and City Hall, along with trash and recycling pickup will be impacted by the New Year’s Day holiday. See the announcement from the City below.
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OBIT: Maureen Mulligan, 62, Associate Justice of Mass. Superior Court
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Maureen Mulligan
Hon. Maureen Mulligan, Associate Justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court The Honorable Maureen Mulligan, 62, of Watertown, Massachusetts and Westminster, Vermont, died early Christmas Morning, December 25, 2023, at her home in Watertown, MA, after six months of courageously confronting pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by love, warmth and peace.
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MBTA Announces New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day Service
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The following information was provided by the MBTA:
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) today announced that free service on all modes will be available after 8 PM on December 31 through the end of the service day to help support safe celebrations on New Year’s Eve. Full holiday service schedule information is available at mbta.com/holidays.
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Watertown’s Main Street Post Office Closing for at Least 2 Years
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The Post Office located on Main Street in Watertown will be closing for an extended period starting in January 2024.
Government
Watertown Inauguration Taking Place at the Commander’s Mansion
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Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion.
The public is invited to attend Watertown’s inauguration ceremony at the Commander’s Mansion on Jan. 2. 2024.
Sports
19 Watertown Athletes from 8 Sports Named Middlesex All-Stars
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Watertown senior Molly Driscoll Molly was named the Middlesex League Field Hockey MVP, along with being an All-Star in 2023. Here she celebrates scoring against St. Mary’s State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown High School had 19 athletes from eight sports named Middlesex League All-Stars during the Fall 2023 sports season.
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Watertown Community Foundation Provides $40,000 in Health and Education Grants
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation awarded $40,487 in health and education grants during the fall grant cycle to invest in healthy, bright futures for Watertown’s families and kids. Healthy Watertown Grants Will Keep People Healthy and Save Lives