Entertainment
Catch WHS’s Production of “12 Angry Jurors” Nov. 17-19
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Watertown High School’s fall play “12 Angry Jurors” will go on stage at Watertown Middle School this weekend.
Snapping Turtle Found in Dead in Watertown from Rodent Poison
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The snapping turtle found dead from rodent poison. (Courtesy of Save Mass Wildlife)
A large snapping turtle found was found dead near the bank of Charles River in Watertown, and the cause of death was determined to be from a rodent poison that prevents blood from clotting. The case is the first documented death of a snapping turtle by rodenticide in Massachusetts, according to a wildlife advocacy group.
Home Invasion: Watertown Man was in Shower When Suspects Entered His Apartment
A Watertown man had his shower interrupted and saw a pair of men in his bathroom on Aug. 25. The two home invasion suspects were arrested later that day.
Police Catch Two Alleged Home Invaders Hours After Breaking Into Watertown Home
Police placed two male suspects for allegedly breaking into a Watertown home while wearing masks.
Police Log: Suspect Arrested on Drug Trafficking Charge, Man Tries to Book Hotel with Stolen Credit Card
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Around Town
OBIT: Richard “Riche” Kelly, 84, Retired Watertown Police Officer
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Richard “Riche” Kelly
Captain Richard ‘Riche’ Kelly, days short of his 85th birthday, of Watertown and his treasured home on Baker Road in West Yarmouth, passed peacefully on November 15 atNorth Hill in Needham, MA.
Around Town
Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive to be Hosted by Rotary & Watertown Business Coalition
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The following information was provided by the Rotary Club of Watertown and the WBC:
The 2nd Annual Holiday Mixer and Toy Drive, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Watertown and the Watertown Business Coalition will take place at the Mosesian Center for the Arts!
Around Town
LETTER: Watertown Affordable Housing an Inside Story, Part Three
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Has Watertown already fully or partially complied with the MBTA Law? How can I get involved in making Watertown Square a more attractive and vibrant city center?
Around Town
LETTER: Housing Need + Empty Storefronts = Opportunity
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To the editor of Watertown News.
There is clearly a profound shortage of affordable housing nationwide and here in Watertown. At the same time there is a huge number of empty storefronts everywhere.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey State Final Bound After Close Win Over Sandwich
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The Raiders celebrate after defeating Sandwich 1-0 in the State Semifinal. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
HINGHAM — In a battle of heavyweight field hockey programs, Watertown emerged victorious, 1-0, after a 60 minute struggle in the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament Semifinal that went down to the final moments Wednesday night.
Around Town
Schedule for Watertown Square Design Workshops Released
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The City of Watertown released details of the Watertown Square Area Design Charrette, and what times the public can come and participate over the three days.
Government
Council Approves 2024 Tax Rates & Bills Will Go Down for Watertown Homeowners
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Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
Like Haley’s Comet or a cycle in baseball, a rarely seen event took place at the Watertown City Council meeting on Tuesday night: property taxes went down.