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Cunniff School Hosting Family Formal on Saturday
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Cunniff Elementary School will hold the second annual Family Formal on Saturday, May 11 from 6-8 p.m.
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
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The gate to the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery was blocked by police tape Friday as law enforcement investigated an incident (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
The Parker Annex Building, home to the Watertown Food Pantry and soon of the Human Services Department. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Less than a year old, the Watertown Human Services Department has plans to add new programs, such as a van to deliver meals and other services, and boxes with life-saving medicine for people overdosing.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
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.
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Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Entertainment
WATERTOWN WEEKEND FUN: Mother’s Day Activities, Yoga, Sweeney Todd, Blood Drive & Touch-a-Truck
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A Watertown studio will host a mother-daugther yoga class for Mother’s Day.
Given that it’s Mother’s Day weekend, let’s explore the range of activities that you can do with your children or to help others’ children. Everyone can put their phones away to get up close and personal with trucks, plant some seeds, experience some theater thrills, or give a gift of life by donating blood for the Boston Children’s Hospital. And if you’d rather not think about children, head to the Watertown Center for Healing Arts to connect with other adults.
Schools
WHS Students, Local Life Science Professionals CoLAB-orate in After School Club
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseStudents at Watertown High School got to run hands-on lab analyses during the CoLAB Club. One of volunteers from life science companies, Bridget Kreger of C4 Therapeutics, second from left, and WHS chemistry teacher Liz Mundy look on as the students fill vials with samples.
While most of the school was dark and quiet, students were busy in one science classroom at Watertown High School well after the final bell working on a science experiment.
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Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, Food to be Collected by Mail Carriers
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On Saturday, May 11, U.S. Postal Service mail carriers will be collecting food during the annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.
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Clean Heat Bill in the Legislature to be Discussed by Watertown Group
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Wikimedia Commons / ChensiyuanMassachusetts State House.
Watertown Faces Climate Change will host a discussion called “Beyond Gas: The Future of Clean Heat.” The group provided the information, below.
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LETTER: City Should Have Council President’s Plaque Removed from Arsenal Yards
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George Proakis, ManagerCity of Watertown149 Main StreetWatertown, Massachusetts 02472
Dear Mr. Proakis:
I am writing after seeing Ms. Maloney’s article in Charles Breitrose’s On Line Newspaper expressing several concerns surrounding Arsenal Yards; especially the Brothel that operated from a property located in Arsenal Yards.
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LETTER: A Chilly Reception From Housing Advocates
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
Let’s go back to April 25, 2024, when I visited the April Watertown Democratic Town Committee Meeting.
The Watertown Democratic Town Committee Meeting:
One of my public meeting stops was the Watertown Democratic Town Committee (WDTC) Meeting to see what they had on their minds. I noticed that Dan Pritchard, one of the four founders of Housing for All Watertown (HAW) was going to be speaking. I was interested.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police to be Removed from Civil Service, Use Body Cams & Vehicle Cams
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Some major changes will be coming to the Watertown Police Department in the near future, including taking patrol officers out of the Civil Service System, and officers will wear body cameras and have cameras on their vehicles.