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Trash Collection: Christmas Trees, Extra Trash Bags & 2023 Schedule
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Watertown residents will be allowed to put out more trash bags than fit in their toters for one week only, and in January they can put out Christmas trees.
Police Log: Woman Busted for Texting While Driving, a Slew of Shopliftings
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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
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.
More Headlines
State of the City Remains Strong Even as Dark Economic Clouds May be on the Horizon
Council to Weigh Changes to Rules for City Boards and Committees, City Departments
Hear from the Candidates in Watertown’s Election at Upcoming Forums
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A Trio of Open Houses in Watertown Over New Year’s Weekend
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A duplex and two condos are holding open houses this weekend.
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Efforts to Start Local Food Co-op Reaches Key Milestone
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The Charles River Food Co-op surpassed the 500 member mark recently, and continues to work toward opening somewhere in or around Watertown.
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See How New Year’s Impacts City Facility Hours, Trash Collection
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The New Year begins on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, and the holiday will impact hours at some Watertown City facilities, including City Hall, the Library and the Senior Center.
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Wayside Youth & Support Network Thanks Those Who Contributed During the Holidays
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The staff of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network thanked those who helped this year.
The Wayside Youth & Family Support Network sent out the following letter about the support they received over the holidays.
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Watertown Doctor & Singers Carol for Patients at Local Hospital on Christmas
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The Cardiotonics performed for patients at Brigham & Women’s Hospital on Christmas. Among those sharing the cheer was Watertown’s Dr. Thomas Michel, who played his accordion.
Patients at Brigham and Women’s Hospital received some Christmas cheer this year when a group of carolers paid them a visit, including a doctor from Watertown.
Schools
Former Basketball Star Tells WHS Students How Drugs Ruined His Career & His Work to Prevent Substance Abuse
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Charlie BreitroseFormer basketball star Chris Herren spoke to Watertown High School students about the pitfalls of drinking and drug use.
The entire student body recently squeezed into the Watertown High School gymnasium to hear the story of a basketball superstar from Massachusetts whose career was derailed by his need to drug use problems.
Entertainment
Gore Place Hosting a Tour in Honor of Edgar Allan Poe
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Gore Place announced they will host an Edgar Allan Poe tour of the mansion on Jan. 20, 2023, at 8 p.m.:
Visit Gore Place for a (sort of) creepy tour in honor of the master of the macabre, Edgar Allan Poe, who was born in Boston on Jan. 19, 1809 (the same year Christopher Gore was Governor!)