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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.
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.
After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
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.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:
WCA-TV is excited to announce the opening of our new location at 30 Common Street! With two brand new studios, including our first ever Podcast Studio, and other new spaces to learn and create, we can’t wait to welcome back the Watertown Community!
Watertown’s winter overnight parking ban has ended early!
Watertown junior Tessa Master, second from right, received her third place trophy at the New England Wrestling Championships. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
Watertown’s Tessa Master reached new heights for a WHS wrestler on Saturday when she placed third at the New England Interscholastic Wrestling Championships.
Photo by Brigham HouseA group of young people listen to a story at an event hosted by Watertown Families Together at the Brigham House.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Families Together:
Generations will come together on March 14th at Brigham House Assisted Living Residence (341 Mt. Auburn Street, Watertown) at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the joy and importance of reading.
The City of Watertown will plant a street tree in front of homeowner’s properties. See how to request a tree in the announcement from the Department of Public Works.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Department of Senior Services is offering seniors and persons with disabilities Free GoGo Grandparent Memberships and 2 free roundtrip rides a month through June 2024. (Certain restrictions apply.)
The following information came from the Ed Walsh Foundation:
March 26, 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the deadly 9 alarm fire at 298 Beacon St, Boston that took the lives of two of Boston’s bravest, Boston Fire Lt. Edward J. Walsh Jr., who grew up in Watertown, and Boston Firefighter Michael R. Kennedy. Fenian Sons will be performing at the event.
Watertown voters can cast their votes in the Presidential Primary on Tuesday, March 5, but the ballot includes some local officials, too.