Arrests
Police Log: Car Stolen from Driveway, String of Car Break-ins
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
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The Boston Renegades, who practice in Watertown, got to play at Fenway Park for the first time on April 12. The beep baseball team has members who are visually impaired and others who are not, all of whom wear blindfolds. (Photo by Jim Vershbow)
BOSTON — Bravery. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Among the bravest, in my opinion, are those individuals who are forced to live their lives visually impaired. Sight is a precious thing, and not having it is one of the cruelest things you could inflict on any human being. Yet, over the years so many incredible techniques and equipment have been devised and developed to allow the visually impaired community to do things that those of us with sight take for granted. One of those things is the opportunity to play the great sport of baseball, more commonly known to the visually impaired community as Beep Baseball.
Fire Hits East End Home, Residents Evacuated by Alert Witnesses
Watertown Firefighters put out a fire at a home on Kimball Road. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown Firefighters doused a house fire on Kimball Road Tuesday morning. Residents were not hurt thanks to alert employees of a Coolidge Square business.
BOSTON MARATHON: See How the 39 Watertown Runners Fares in the 2026 Edition
Watertown had 39 participants in the 2026 Boston Marathon. The fastest male runner was Michael Creedon, and the top female was Courtney Hawkins.
Watertown’s Bob Hall, First Boston Marathon Wheelchair Champ & Advocate for Access, Has Died
Bob Hall won the Boston Marathon’s first wheelchair division race in 1975.
Bob Hall, a Watertown resident and trailblazing wheelchair athlete and advocate for access, died at the age of 74. A private funeral service will be held at a later date, and visiting hours were held at Nardone Funeral Home on April 16.
More Headlines
Watertown School Bus Fees Increasing, District May Buy Electric Buses
Watertown’s Budget Maintains Programs & Staffing, But City Needs Legislature’s Help to Do So
After Recent ICE Detention in Watertown, School & City Officials Were Asked About Plans & Protections
Real Estate
Three Condos Sold in Watertown This Week
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All three Watertown condos that sold this week went for more than $500,000.
Police/Fire
Kids Can Join the Virtual Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy
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Fire, bicycle and water safety as well as physical fitness will be the focus of this year’s Virtual Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA), the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office announced (preview video link).
Entertainment
Comic Strips: a Naughty Kitty and Young Hockey Goalie Gets Playing Time
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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. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.” DeMarco recently added “Here’s Trouble” to his cartooning lineup, inspired by drawings he did in the 1980s when he was in high school.
Government
Town Manager Receives Pay Raise in Final Year on the Job
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The Town Council gave Town Manager Michael Driscoll a raise, and some kind words as he nears the end of his long career in Watertown.
District B
LETTER: Candidate for District B Town Councilor Introduces Herself
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Watertown organizer, small business owner focusing on community conversations,granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, and parent of 2, running for Town Councilor for District B.
Real Estate
Watertown Has a Wide Variety of Open Houses This Weekend
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Watertown has dozens of open houses this weekend.
Arrests
Boston Man Busted on Firearms Charges After Rolling Car in Watertown
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A Boston man faces charges for firearm offenses after he got into an accident in Watertown.