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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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 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.
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.
The City of Watertown sent out the Winter Newsletter with information about a variety of City programs and departments, including the Library, the City Census, and FlashVote.
Six roads made the City’s road repair list for 2023, and another will be part of the longer-road program. City Councilors also heard a report of a meeting where the Department of Public Works said the City’s road rating had dropped.
Charlie BreitroseArt created by Watertown High School students is on display at the Watertown Library.
Pieces of art created by creative young Watertown residents can be seen at the Watertown Library through the end of December.
Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
City Hall, the Watertown Library, and the Senior Center will be closed certain days in observance of Christmas.
City of WatertownThe City of Watertown will purchase the former Parker School building on Watertown Street.
The City of Watertown will purchase the former Parker School, now an office building, and use it for municipal offices as well as renting out space.
Charlie BreitroseA mural created by Watertown High School students for the 20th annual Unity Breakfast.
The Unity Breakfast Leadership Team is pleased to announce that the Watertown Unity Breakfast will be broadcast virtually on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. on its website. The theme for 2023 is the Kingian Nonviolence Pledge: Listen, Learn, Grow and Act.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
Effective December 23, 2022 enforcement of the All Night Parking Ban will be temporarily suspended – barring any snowfall that would require plowing or sanding. Should there be a snow event please refer to the City website for available off-street parking locations.
Charlie BreitroseRabby Dovid Zaltzman of Chabad Watertown lights the menorah at Arsenal Yards during the Hanukkah celebration.
The Festival of Lights was on full display in Watertown Monday night, with a Hanukkah Menorah lighting, a gelt drop, and even a fire dancer.