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Police Log: Employee Caught Stealing Cash from Register, Checks Taken from Mail Altered to More Than $31K

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours ago

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

City to Seek Compensation for Trash Service Impacted by Strike, Pickups Slower Than Normal

Overflowing trash and recycling bins on Main Street during the trash strike. (Photo by Dean Martino)

The City of Watertown will be seeking compensation for the service interruption. While trash and recycling collection has restarted, City officials said that the backup crews are taking longer than normal, and recycling will not be prioritized while the company continues contract negotiations. Also, the Recycling Center will remain closed, causing the cancellation of a planned event.

Trash Collections Continue, Some Areas Still Awaiting Pickup

Watertown DPWCurbside trash and recycling has restarted but some residents still await pickups.

The City of Watertown provided the following update on trash collection, and announced that the emergency drop off location on at 148 Waltham St. will be open again on Wednesday, July 9 from 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. See the announcement below.

Life Science Company Moving from Cambridge to Watertown

An illustration of the plans for the former Mount Auburn Club at 99 Coolidge Ave.

A life science company will relocate from Cambridge to Watertown, and will lease a space on Coolidge Avenue.

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Around Town

Mosesian Center for the Arts Searching for New Executive Director

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2025

The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

The Dororthy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts (MCA) is searching for a new Executive Director. Since September 2024, former Executive Director, Roberta Miller, has been serving in an interim capacity pro bono. The MCA, like most community arts organizations, is still recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Roberta’s return in a pro bono capacity has been essential to the re-stabilization of the organization.

Police/Fire

Fallen Watertown Firefighter Remembered Eight Years After Dying in House Fire

By Charlie Breitrose | March 18, 2025

Watertown Fire DepartmentFirefighter Joseph Toscano, a 21-year veteran of the Watertown Fire Department, died on March 17, 2017 after collapsing during a fire.

St. Patrick’s Day is a somber one for the Watertown Fire Department. Each year since 2017 Watertown Firefighters pay tribute to Joe Toscano, who lost his life fighting a fire on Merrifield Avenue.

Government

City Council Newsletter: CIP Approved, City Logo Update, Victory Field Lights, ADA Evaluation

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2025

Watertown City Hall

The City Council information approved the five-year capital plan, heard an update on the use of lights at Victory Field, an update on the City Logo, and the City’s American Disabilities Act self-evaluation. See the newsletter provided by the City of Watertown:

City Council Newsletter

Please see below for the city council’s newsletter for its meeting on March 11, 2025. You can view the video recording of the meeting here. Capital Improvement Plan approved

The City Council voted unanimously to approve the FY26-30 Capital Improvement Plan as discussed and amended by the Budget & Fiscal Oversight Committee over the course of three separate meetings. Total capital spending for FY26 will be $38,049,000, which is 17.9% of the total projected FY26 budget.

Police/Fire

Registration for Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy Opens Soon

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2025

The following announcement was provided by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office:

Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is pleased to announce registration for the 2025 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Around Town

Hear About the Watertown Printer Who Played an Important Role in the American Revolution

By Guest Writer | March 18, 2025

The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

The Historical Society of Watertown & the Watertown Free Public Library Presents: “The Press and the American Revolution and Watertown’s most famous printer, Benjamin Edes,” a slide show and talk by Gary Gregory.

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FY26-30 Five Year Capital Plan Includes Funds for Middle School Project, Roads, and Renovating Victory Field

By Charlie Breitrose | March 17, 2025

Watertown’s five-year capital plan for Fiscal Years 2026-30 by the has 51 items, including replacing Watertown Middle School, road repair, and renovating parts of the Victory Field complex. The City Council voted to recommend the budget be included in City Manager George Proakis’ Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget.

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Registration for Watertown Recreation’s Spring & Summer Programs Opening Soon

By Guest Writer | March 17, 2025

Registration will open on March 19 for Watertown Recreation’s spring and summer programs, including the Pequossette Summer Program.

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Brigham House Invites Families to Annual Spring Egg Hunt

By Guest Writer | March 17, 2025

Brigham House will be hosting a “Spring Egg Hunt” open to families with young children. See the announcement provided by Brigham House below.