Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Exposes Himself in Movie Theater, Multiple Illegal Dumpings
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Police Log: Man Faces Charges After Driveway Paving Scam, Car Break-Ins, Investigation of Church Donation Theft
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Community Fridge Moving to New Location Behind Library
Watertown Community FridgeThe Watertown Community Fridge provides free food and meals to those who need it. It will move to a new location behind the Watertown Free Public Library on Nov. 10, 2025.
The Watertown Community Fridge, which offers free food 24/7, will be moving to a new location. See details provided by the Community Fridge, below.
New High School Building Taking Shape, Featuring Larger Gym, Theater & Classroom Spaces
A view from the stage of the new theater in the new Watertown High School. A group toured the building on Oct. 29, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A wide expanse of gym space, a theater that features a main stage and a black box theater, a two story media center, and large classrooms are some of the highlights of the new Watertown High School building that is about six months away from opening.
Watertown Farmers Market Holding Pop Up Farm Shop, SNAP Recipients Can Get Free Fruits & Vegetables
Stock up on produce for at the Watertown Farmers Market Pop-Up Farm Shop on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Customers with SNAP benefits can get free fruits and vegetables from two farms. See more information provided by the City of Watertown.
More Headlines
Top Vote-Getters Did Not Always Win the Most Precincts in the 2025 Watertown Election
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer, Back in Tournament Play, Shows No Jitters On The Way to a Victory Over St. Mary’s
JIM’s VIEW: Don’t Let the Score Fool You, Watertown Dominates in Tourney and Advances to Elite 8
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at Hamilton, Simmons; Graduate from Wisconsin
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Watertown students continue to earn honors for work at their college in the spring 2025 semester, and one student gradated.
Around Town
Rodent Problem Growing Due to Trash Strike, Board of Health Rules on Tobacco Sale Violation
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The rodent problem in Watertown has been exacerbated by trash left on the street during the trash strike. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Board of Health heard about the impact the trash strike is having on Watertown’s rodent problem during its July meeting. The board also discussed proposed changes to the City’s tobacco regulations, and discussed a reported violation at a business in town.
Around Town
Tickets on Sale for Dancing With the Watertown Stars 2025
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Tickets are on sale now for the 2025 Dancing with the Watertown Stars.
Schools
Watertown Schools Settle Lawsuit Filed by Families of Students Allegedly Mistreated by Preschool Teacher
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The Watertown Public Schools settled a lawsuit brought by the families of four students in the district’s preschool program after alleged verbal and physical treatment by a teacher in the Early Steps Preschool Program.
Obituaries
OBIT: Robert Kaprielian, 89, Devoted Father, Veteran, Star Athlete at WHS, Cable Show Host
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Robert Kaprielian of Watertown, passed away on July 25th with his loving family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Landyce (Torrance) Kaprielian. Devoted father of Rachel Kaprielian Feloney and her husband Paul and Myra Ovoian and her husband Bill, all of Watertown. Loving Papa to William Robert Gannon and Calvin and Drew Ovoian. Dear brother-in-law to Ilse Kaprielian of Belmont.
Around Town
Mt. Auburn St. Project: More Sidewalk Excavation & Drainage Work This Week
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Planned work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project will impact the East End of town during the week of July 28, including sidewalk excavation and drainage work. See the announcement from the City of Watertown below.
Real Estate
Nine Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three condos, three single families, a pair of two families and a townhouse were sold this week.