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Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death

By Charlie Breitrose | 15 hours ago

Watertown Firefighters salute during the ceremony honoring Joe Toscano, the firefighter who died nine years ago while working a fire. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Nine years after losing one of its own, the Watertown Fire Department paid honored to Firefighter Joe Toscano just down the street from where he lost his life. The annual event held at the time of his passing brings together members of the WFD, Toscano’s family, and others who remember the tragic day.

Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub

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.

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Around Town

Historical Society Celebrating 250th Anniversary of the Fowle House

By Guest Writer | April 18, 2023

Charlie BreitroseThe Edmund Fowle House is 251 years old, and the Historical Society will celebrated. Here Bob Childs of the Historical Society of Watertown reads the Declaration of Independence from the same spot it was first read in 1776, the second floor of the house in 2016.

The Historical Society of Watertown invites the public to join the celebration of the 250th anniversary of one of the City’s oldest homes and a century of the Society owning the house. The exhibit features antiquities never before seen by the public.

Sports

See How Watertown Runners Finished in the 2023 Boston Marathon

By Charlie Breitrose | April 18, 2023

The fastest Watertown runner in the 2023 Boston Marathon finished in under 2:45 and broke the top 1,000 runners, and the fastest woman was in the top 900 female participants.

Government

This Week: Council Discussing Whether to Rename for Delta in Watertown Square

By Charlie Breitrose | April 17, 2023

Watertown City Hall

This week, the City Councilors will discuss whether to rename the delta in Watertown Square. Also, the Affordable Housing Trust will look at housing priorities for the City’s ARPA funds, and the Board of Health and School Building Committee also have meetings this week.

Around Town

Watertown Trash and Recycling Delayed by Patriots Day

By Guest Writer | April 17, 2023

Watertown DPWResidents will soon be able to purchase a second recycling toter – the green one – for less than before.

The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:

Please be aware that due to the Patriots Day holiday on Monday, April 17, 2023, trash and recycling pickup will be delayed one day.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Scammer Posed as Customs Agent, Car Stolen from Gas Station

By Charlie Breitrose | April 16, 2023

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Around Town

Five Home Sales in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | April 16, 2023

Several condos and a two-family were sold this week.

Around Town

Helicopters Flying Over Watertown for Marathon & on Friday for Search for Kayaker

By Charlie Breitrose | April 15, 2023

(UPDATED on April 16 at 8:10 a.m.)

Helicopters have been flying over the Watertown area this weekend, both in preparation for the Boston Marthon and in the search for a kayaker reported missing .

Sports

Watertown Pro Hockey Player Earns League Award for Perseverance, Sportsmanship

By Guest Writer | April 15, 2023

Boston PrideBoston Pride defender Lauren Kelly won the Premier Hockey Federation’s Denna Laing Award.

The following announcement was provided by the Premier Hockey Federation:

The Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) has announced that defender Lauren Kelly of the Boston Pride has been selected as the Denna Laing Award recipient for the 2022-23 regular season. The award was determined by Denna and her family and goes to the player who most exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the sport.