Police/Fire
Watertown Police Investigating Shooting Overnight on the Westside of Town
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Watertown Police responded to the site of a shooting in the early hours of May 24. They seek a suspect in the incident in which no one was injured.
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
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.
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BOSTON MARATHON: See How the 39 Watertown Runners Fares in the 2026 Edition
Watertown’s Bob Hall, First Boston Marathon Wheelchair Champ & Advocate for Access, Has Died
Watertown School Bus Fees Increasing, District May Buy Electric Buses
Entertainment
Revels, Perkins School for the Blind Present 20th Annual Springtime Concert
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The following information was provided by Revels:
“Ships are safest in harbor – but that is not what ships are built for.”
Since the whole world has been confined during the pandemic it’s time to invite you to join us for our 20th annual springtime collaboration with the talented Perkins School community – and this year, we are going to sea!
Around Town
Senior Center in June: Technology Help for Seniors, Grab-n-Go Lunches and the Senior Shuttle
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Town of WatertownWatertown Senior Center
The following information was part of the June Watertown Senior News:
We are pleased to present the annual Watertown Senior Center Art Exhibition within these pages. Congratulations to all of our Art Class participants.
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Police Log: Two Pricy Bikes Stolen from Hotel, Fraudulent Checks Written
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
Six Watertown Homes Were Purchased This Week
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Four condos, a two-family house and a town house were sold in Watertown.
Around Town
Registration Open for Watertown Recreation’s Summer Programs
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Residents can sign up for the Watertown Recreation Department’s Summer Program, which has programs for youth and adults.
Entertainment
A New Pair of Goalie Pads for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.”
Arsenal Yards
Largest Solar Energy Project in Watertown Completed at Arsenal Yards
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Arsenal YardsArsenal Yards completed the installation of solar panels that will produce over 1 million kWh of energy.
The following announcement was provided by Boylston Properties:
Boylston Properties today announced the completion of an extensive solar panel energy project at Arsenal Yards, a 1M square foot mixed-use project in Watertown’s East End neighborhood.