Police/Fire
Police Log: Pair of Shoplifters Busted, Bike Take off Back of Car
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
Sports
Pass the Torch: Youth Sports Equipment Reuse Rally at Watertown Fitness Studio
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The following announcement was provided by Turf and Get Lively Health & Fitness:
On April 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m at 25 Clarendon St., Watertown, MA, the community is invited to drop off lightly loved sports equipment their kids have outgrown. Then from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., community members are invited to shop for free sports equipment.
Around Town
Volunteers Wanted for the Annual Charles River Herring Count, Training Coming Up
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The annual herring count in the Charles River is nearly here, and the public can assist with the effort. The Charles River Watershed Association seeks volunteers and is offering a training on April 3.
Around Town
J.R. Lowell Elementary School Fifth Graders Write What Happens to the City’s Trash
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Photo by Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling toters.
What Should Watertown Residents Know About Where Our Trash Goes?
By David Chachava, Arafat Kabir, Caroline Marsh Zinser, and Milena Rauhut
I’m pretty sure that we have all asked this question once before, where does our trash in Watertown go? Well, we have finally solved that mystery.
Around Town
Eight Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week
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Several homes in Watertown were sold this week, including a single family and a two family.
Schools
Work Moving Ahead on New High School, Likely to Extend Into the Evening Some Days
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The steel frame of the gymnasium at the new Watertown School before the slab is placed on the area in early April. (Courtesy of Vertex)
The following announcement was provided by Watertown’s project management firm, Vertex:
The new WHS Project Site remains busy as the site preparation and steel detailing continues. Above is a current view of the steel erection progress (view of the new gymnasium space) ahead of our upcoming slab on deck placement in this area next week.
Around Town
Life of a Goalie in This Week’s Small Saves 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.
Police/Fire
Fire Department Awards Medals to Two Men Who Helped Prevent a Serious Blaze
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Watertown Fire Chief Ryan Nicholson congratulates Omar Omolade, middle, and Amitabh Agrawal for receiving the Medal of Commendation for their quick actions that prevented a serious fire on Galen Street in January. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The quick action of a pair of men in a barbershop on Galen Street early on a January morning prevented serious damage in a building that is home to multiple businesses. This week, the Watertown Fire Department awarded them with a Fire Service Awards.