Arrests
Police Log: Businesses Broken Into, Multiple Catalytic Converters Stolen
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
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Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
The City Council will not be meeting it the usual place on July 14. The meeting will be held in the Parker Building at 7 p.m. The meeting includes a votes to set next year’s water and sewer rates, on proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance, and a presentation about the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
An image from “Late Fall.” The film was made by Watertown’s Abigail Jean Lucas, left, who acted in the film along with her son, Leander.
A short film shot during the Pandemic, whose cast includes a Watertown filmmaker and her son, made its world premier in Ireland in May and will be part of several film festivals around the United States.
A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
The 2010 Reenactment of Signing of Treaty of Watertown at the Edmund Fowle House. (Courtesy of Historical Society. of Watertown)
In the days after the former 13 colonies declared their independence from Britain 250 years ago, Watertown had a moment. The town outside Boston became the center of government in Massachusetts, and two historic firsts took place right near Watertown Square. However, these occasions got lost in the ether somewhere between George Washington and George H.W. Bush. It took some people with long memories to rekindle the connection between Watertown and the indigenous tribes on both sides of the Canadian border. This July 18th, Watertown will celebrate the 250th anniversary of these historic moments with the descendants of those present in 1776.
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Around Town
Nike Opening New Store in Historic Building at Arsenal Yards
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NikeInside the new Nike Unite store at Arsenal Yards.
One of the most visible spaces at Arsenal Yards will be filled by one of the biggest names in athletic clothing and gear.
Comics
Comics: Trouble Gets the Rules of the House, Small Saves Plans a Picnic
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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.
Around Town
Celebrity Chef Opens New Orleans Inspired Restaurant in Watertown
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Charlie BreitroseThe patio seating outside Buttermilk & Bourbon is part of Chef Jason Santos’ vision of bringing a taste of New Orleans to Watertown.
One of Boston’s celebrity chefs brought his New Orleans inspired cuisine to Watertown, where he had his first opportunity to build a restaurant from scratch.
Around Town
Watertown Library Will Start Requiring Masks for In-Person Visits
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Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Library sent out the following information:
Beginning Monday, August 9, face masks will be required for all people ages two and older inside the Library.
Arts
Singers of All Ages Can Try Out for 51st Annual Christmas Revels
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Roger IdeChristmas Revels chorus performs in 2009 at the Sanders Theater in Cambridge.
Watertown-based Revels sent out the following announcement:
September Chorus Auditions announced as The Christmas Revels returns to Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre in Cambridge for its 51st annual Winter Solstice Celebration!
Real Estate
Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out the open houses around town this week.
Real Estate
Five Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week
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A multifamily home, a single family, and three condos were sold this week.