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Chat with Tyler, Watertown’s Community Engagement Specialist
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Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
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A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 6 p.m.
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.
The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Mighty Squirrel Brewing opened its new biergarten at Gore Place. (Photo from Mighty Squirrel)
There’s plenty going on in Watertown’s food and drink scene, with a new beer garden, a restaurant headed to a bigger space, and a newish restaurant getting the attention of regional media.
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Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
THE DISH: Ritcey East’s Max Ritcey Talks About Fish Taco, Lending a Helping Hand & More
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LETTER: Watertown Square Plan Decision Should be Made by More than Just Council & Planning Board
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Dear Editor,
It appears Watertown has had Comprehensive Planning Study after Comprehensive PlanningStudies.
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A Single Family & a 2 Family Home Sold in Watertown This Week
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A pair of properties were sold in Watertown.
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OP-ED: Fixing Deteriorating T Service Should Play Role in Watertown Square Redesign
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Cars driving through Watertown Square. (Photo by Mark Pickering)
By Mark Pickering
The former Watertown Square rotary was one of my big obstacles while I learned to drive a small delivery truck. Once through that wild intersection, I had to make my way past the trolley tracks still-embedded in Galen Street during the late ’70s.
Entertainment
See What Small Saves Does During Beach Weather
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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.
Government
Reconstruction of Morse Street Approved by City Council
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One of the longer streets on Watertown’s Southside will soon begin to be reconstructed after the City Council approved funds for the project on Tuesday.
Government
Next Watertown Square Area Plan Hearing Set for July 16
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The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The Joint Hearing to discuss the Watertown Square Area Plan will continue on July 16, at 6 p.m. in the Watertown Middle School Auditorium at 68 Waverley Avenue in Watertown. This is a continuation of the Joint Hearing held on June 13 and June 27 in the same location.
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Community Preservation Committee Holding Annual Public Hearing, Application Deadline Announced
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The City of Watertown announced the annual Community Preservation Act public hearing, and the deadline to apply for Community Preservation Act funds, which can be used on projects involving historic preservation, open space, and affordable housing.