Around Town
Watertown’s First Eco Fest to be Held May 10 at the Commander’s Mansion
|
The City of Watertown will be hosting the first Eco Fest on Saturday. See more information in the City’s announcement below.
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
|
A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.”
Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below.
More Headlines
Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy
Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park
City Looking at How to Create Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop Watertown Square Parking Lots
Police/Fire
Staffing for Second Watertown Ambulance Recommended by Council Committee
|
A Council committee voted to recommend that Watertown’s Fire Department should have a second ambulance after hearing about the alternatives and cost of running the second in-house ambulance.
Around Town
Nominations Open for Watertown Community Spirit Awards
|
Contributed PhotoRecipients of the 2018 Community Spirit Awards, presented by the Watertown Youth Coalition.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Youth Coalition:
It’s that time of year again! Below is the link to nominate someone for a community spirit award. The Community Spirit Awards ceremony is an annual event honoring people committed to the health and well-being of Watertown’s youth and families.
Entertainment
New “Documentary Novel” Focuses on Drama of Local Government; Writer Will Appear With Other Local Authors
|
Watertown’s Dewitt Henry, an award-winning novelist, will speak about his new book, Top Cop Kills at a Literary Tea at the Watertown Library on May 10. The event features other Watertown authors, including Kathleen Spivack. See more information in the announcement about Henry’s novel, below.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Trying to Break Into Home Twice, Shoplifter Busted, Counterfeit Bills Used
|
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
Gold Kings Hosting First Annual Youth Street Hockey Tournament
|
The Boston Gold King, based in Watertown, will hold a street hockey tournament for youth players in June. Register by May 31. See more info in the Gold King’s announcement below.
Around Town
Fitness Studio Hosting Annual Mother’s Day Bootcamp & Shampoo Drive
|
Watertown’s Get Lively Health & Fitness has a special event planned for Mother’s Day. See information in the announcement from Get Lively below.
Around Town
Mt. Auburn St. Project: Electrical Conduit Installation Continues Closer to Watertown Square
|
During the week of May 5 to May 9, 2025 the work being done by Newport Construction on Mt. Auburn Street includes electrical conduit installation for three areas: at Common Street, Irving Street/Palfrey Street, and between Bates Road and Garfield Street. See the information provided by the City of Watertown below.