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Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings

By Charlie Breitrose | 16 hours ago

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

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.

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Around Town

Local Hospital Seeks Participants for Virtual Community Health Focus Group

By Charlie Breitrose | June 29, 2021

St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center seeks participants for a virtual focus group on Community Health.

Around Town

Watertown’s Newest Eagle Scout Celebrated at Ceremony at Lowell School

By Guest Writer | June 28, 2021

Troop 30Eagles with Watertown connections: State Rep. Steve Owens, USMC Private First Class Michael McNamara, Patricio Pino (Watertown’s newest Eagle), Troop 30 Scoutmaster Doug Syer, and Sons of Liberty District Chairman Steve Sookikian, whose childhood scouting experience was Troop 222 at St. Stephen’s Armenian Church.

Watertown Troop 30 provided the following announcement:

In a ceremony highlighting the Eagle Scouts with Watertown connections, Troop 30 celebratedcelebrating Patricio Pino, Watertown’s newest Eagle.

Entertainment

This Week’s Watertown Summer Concert Features 50s & 60s Rock, R&B, Garage Rock Music

By Charlie Breitrose | June 28, 2021

The second Saltonstall Park Concert will be held on Wednesday, June 30, featuring the Band From U.N.C.L.E.

Entertainment

Watertown Faire on the Square Officially Given the “Go” for Fall 2021

By Charlie Breitrose | June 28, 2021

Watertown’s annual Faire on the Square is back in 2021, with the annual outdoor festival scheduled to take place at Saltonstall Park on Sept. 25, 2021.

Schools

Watertown Children’s Summer Reading 2021 Kicks Off at the Watertown Library

By Guest Writer | June 28, 2021

The following information came from the Watertown Library:

As the school year winds down, there’s a lot to look forward to! Watertown Free Public Library’s annual summer reading program begins when the academic year ends. We’re here to help keep your student’s reading on track.