Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Tries to Cash Big, Fake Check; Possible Home Break-in
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Former St. Stephen’s School Teacher Faces Charges of Possession & Distribution of Child Pornography
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The following report was provided by The Waltham Times:
By Isabella LaprioreThe Waltham Times
Stephen McDonough, 60, of 251 Ridge Lane, Waltham, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of child pornography and distributing material of a child in a sexual act at a Sept. 26 arraignment at Waltham District Court.
Watertown Schools Recognized by State for MCAS Test Results
Watertown students at some grade levels excelled in the math section of the state’s standardized test in 2025. See more details in the announcement provided by the Watertown Public Schools.
State of the City: Manager’s New Goals, Charter Review & a Downtown Post Office
The City of Watertown will have a new set of goals used to create the annual budget and make decisions about how municipal departments operate, City Manager City Manager George Proakis said during Tuesday’s State of the City presentation. During the address, he and City Council President Mark Sideris also discussed the Charter Review set to happen in 2026, and the possibility of having a Post Office in the center of town.
State of the City Remains Strong Even as Dark Economic Clouds May be on the Horizon
City Manager George Proakis, left, and City Council President Mark Sideris presented the State of the City on Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Despite an uncertain economic future, Watertown remains on solid ground, City Manager George Proakis said during Monday’s State of the City Address. He and City Council President Mark Sideris went into depth about the economic factors impacting the City during the annual address.
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Council to Weigh Changes to Rules for City Boards and Committees, City Departments
Hear from the Candidates in Watertown’s Election at Upcoming Forums
Watertown Author’s Book Honored in Mass. Book Awards
Around Town
2 Homes in Watertown Were Sold for More than $1 Million
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This week’s Watertown home sales include three single families and a townhouse.
Government
Watertown City Councilor Elected to Mass. Municipal Councilor’s Association Board
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Lisa Feltner seeks re-election as District B Town Councilor.
District B City Councilor Lisa Feltner has been elected to serve on the board of the Massachusetts Municipal Councilor’s Association. The group provides opportunities councilors to network and share ideas, pursue educational opportunities, meet with state leaders and subject-matter experts, and participate in the advocacy work of the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA).
Around Town
Our History: One of Watertown’s Oldest Houses Now Home to Law Office
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134 Main Street, photo taken in March 2004 (Courtesy of Joyce Kelly)
This article is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Joyce Kelly, Board member of the Historical Society of Watertown. Joyce writes articles for the newsletter and is the newsletter editor. This was published in our April 2004 newsletter, “The Town Crier”.
134 Main Street
Although many of the old houses of Watertown have been demolished to make way for “progress,” a few of these treasures have been saved by caring individuals with a soft spot for days gone by and an interest in what happened in the past.
Entertainment
See What Happening with Small Saves in This Week’s 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.
Around Town
Gore Place’s New Home for Sheep Being Built With Historic Method
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Charlie BreitroseA new barn is going up at Gore Place for the estate’s herd of sheep. It is being built using a historic method.
A new building going up at the farm at Gore Place will provide a new home for the flock of sheep at the historic estate, but it will also embody the architecture of the 19th Century, when the home and farm were built.
Schools
Shop, Eat & Raise Money for the Watertown High Class of 2023
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Bling boutique and Donohue’s Bar & Grill will be putting on a fund raiser for the Watertown High School Class of 2023.
Around Town
Watertown Recycling Center Closed During Cold Spell
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Watertown’s Recycling Center will be closed this weekend due to the frigid temperatures, according to the announcement from the Department of Public Works. See info below.