Police/Fire
Police Log: False Report Draws Large Police Response, Shoplifter Spits at Officer
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub
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A panel of speakers discussed the life science industry in Watertown at an event hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber. From left, City Manager George Proakis, Boylston Properties President Mark Deschenes, CEO of Labshares Phillip Borden, and C4 Chief People Officer Kelly Schick. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Eleven years ago, 25 life science companies had facilities in Watertown. Today, more than four times that many companies are located in the City, making it one of Massachusetts’ life science hubs.
WHS Medical Assistant Students Practiced What They Learned in Class in the Real World
A Watertown High School student conducts medical tests during a community health clinic run by the school’s Medical Assisting Program. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City employees had the opportunity to get free checkups from some aspiring medical professionals during a clinic run by the Watertown High School Medical Assisting Program.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown
Actors’ Shakespeare Project will produce four shows in the 2026-27 season. Two shows — one of the Bard’s classics plus a vampire comedy at Halloween time — will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See what the company has in store next season in the announcement from ASP, below.
Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself
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Watertown Unveils Visitors Guide Ahead of Busy Summer of 2026
Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School
LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town
Around Town
Civil War Nurses of Mount Auburn Cemetery: Emily Elizabeth Parsons
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Emily Elizabeth Parsons
By Bill McEvoy
In honor of National Nurses Week, local historian Bill McEvoy has compiled histories of some of the Civil War nurses who are buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. This is part two of seven.
Emily was the daughter of Professor Theophilus Parsons of the Harvard Law School. She was described as indomitable, heroic, and warm-hearted.
Around Town
Five Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family home, a townhouse and three condos were sold this week.
Government
City Manager Seeks Residents to Serve on Stormwater Advisory Committee
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Stormwater Advisory Committee.
Around Town
Civil War Nurses of Mount Auburn Cemetery: Dorothea Lynde Dix
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Dorothea Lynde Dix
By Bill McEvoy
In honor of National Nurses Week, local historian Bill McEvoy has compiled histories of some of the Civil War nurses who are buried at Mount Auburn Cemetery. This is part one of seven.
Dorothea Dix was born on April 4, 1802, in Hampton Maine. She died on July 17th, 1887, at the State Asylum in Trenton NJ.
Around Town
Our History: Watertown Was Home to Two Dairies
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Woodland Dairy wagon (photo courtesy of the Watertown Free Public Library)
The following story was written by Sigrid Reddy Watson Terman for the April 2010 Historical Society newsletter, “The Town Crier.” Sigrid is a former Board member and former President of the Historical Society, as well at a former Director of the Watertown Free Public Library. For several years starting in 1997, she wrote a Watertown history column for the Watertown TAB/Press called “Echoes.”
WATERTOWN’S DAIRIES SUPPLIED SURROUNDING TOWNS
I’m sure many of you Watertown history fans remember the “Echoes” column that Sigrid Reddy Watson wrote for several years for the Watertown TAB/Press beginning in 1997. Ms. Watson was the Director of the Watertown Free Public Library from 1971-1989 and President of the Historical Society of Watertown from 2001-2003.
Entertainment
Small Saves Has His Sights on a Goals 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.
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Citizen Petition Calling for Buffers Between Developments and Residential Zones Submitted to Council
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A photo of the petition sent to the City Council on April 27.
Another citizens’ petition has been submitted to the City Council seeking to change zoning rules. This one seeks to reduce the impact of developments on abutting residential districts.