Police/Fire
Police Log: Shoplifter Arrested After Pushing Over Officer, Man Charged with Pulling Pellet Gun on Another Driver
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Businesses Air Concerns with Mt. Auburn Street Construction; City Pledges Improved Communication
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Mt. Auburn Street has been under construction this year, and it will continue for a few more. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The past several months have been tough for businesses in Coolidge Square with the road construction and utility work on Mt. Auburn Street. While the project is expected to last another three years, heavy construction is largely done until spring and City and construction officials have committed to improving communication with business owners.
Detours This Week for Mt. Auburn Street Construction
During the week of Nov. 10 some areas of Mt. Auburn Street will be closed and traffic will be detoured as road reconstruction continues in East Watertown. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Punches Its Ticket to The Div. 3 Final Four In a Thriller
Watertown celebrates Sophia Setouhi’s go ahead goal in the State Tourney Round of 8 at Medfield on Saturday. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
MEDFIELD — You almost always know when a game has “it.” That special excitement and intensity and competition. Saturday at 1 p.m. was one of those days, as the fifth seeded Raiders took on the fourth seeded Medfield Warriors at Medfield High School. The winner would earn the right to play the No. 1 seed Uxbridge in the Final Four next week.
Police Log: Man Faces Charges After Driveway Paving Scam, Car Break-Ins, Investigation of Church Donation Theft
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
More Headlines
Watertown Community Fridge Moving to New Location Behind Library
New High School Building Taking Shape, Featuring Larger Gym, Theater & Classroom Spaces
Watertown Farmers Market Holding Pop Up Farm Shop, SNAP Recipients Can Get Free Fruits & Vegetables
Around Town
Watertown Celebrates Arshile Gorky’s Legacy with “Passage” Mural Reception
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The artist Brandon Gaia Marshall at work on the mural “Passage” in May 2025. Photo courtesy of the City of Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Watertown is proud to announce a special reception for “Passage,” a new mural honoring the profound legacy of renowned artist Arshile Gorky. The reception, co-hosted by Mount Auburn Cemetery, will take place on June 10, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Grove Street underpass on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway.
Government
State Rep. Steve Owens to Hold 3 June Office Hours
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State Rep. Steve Owens.
State Rep. Steve Owens will meet with residents in two office hours events in Watertown and a third in Cambridge this month. See details from State Rep. Owens’ office.
Around Town
Historical Society of Watertown Offering Historic American Legion Artifacts to the Public
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The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
Three or more decades ago, when American Legion Post 99 closed, the Historical Society of Watertown acquired a quantity of their documents and artifacts.
Police/Fire
Watertown Fire Department Seeking Transfers to Fill Openings for Paramedics
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The Watertown Fire Department has added a new strategy to fill openings for paramedics — hiring candidates who transfer from other departments.
Around Town
Free Open House at Browne House, Watertown’s Oldest Home
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Browne House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The following announcement was provided by Historic New England:
On Saturday, June 7, Historic New England sites across the region are free and open to the public. Visitors can enjoy a fun day of fantastic storytelling from architecture and fine art to New Englanders of the past. Browne House is recognized as the first fully documented restoration in America and the oldest house in Watertown.
Letters
LETTER: Disability Commission Doing ADA Study in Watertown
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Dear Editor,
Last Wednesday, the Disability Commission heard the results from the ADA study which was funded by a grant. The Commission engaged KMA, LLC in Newton to conduct the study and recommendations. 105 residents responded to the survey which is exceptional for a municipality and this study type.
Around Town
Construction Crews Will Install Drainage on Mt. Auburn St. This Week
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Drainage work will be the focus of the construction on Mt. Auburn Street during the week of June 2-7. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown.