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Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More

By Charlie Breitrose | 10 hours ago

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel

Robin Wasley of Watertown won a Massachusetts Bok Award for her YA novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.”

Watertown’s Robin Wasley received a Massachusetts Book Award in the middle grade/young adult category for her novel “Dead Things Are Closer Than They Appear.” A ceremony will be at the State House in October. See details about the winners in the announcement from the Massachusetts Center for the Book, below.

Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy

Cunniff Elementary School has a particularly large number of kindergartners this fall. (Photo by Watertown Public Schools)

Students in Watertown returned to class this month, including a large number of kindergartners on one campus. Back to School nights will be held this week, and the School Committee also heard about a proposal that would prevent students from using cellphones and other devices anytime during the school day.

Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park

Drawings for the improvements at Bemis Park.

Two parks on the westside of Watertown will be renovated in the near future, and City Councilors had questions about the features of the park, as well as the pedestrian crossings for one of the parks.

More Headlines

City Looking at How to Create Public-Private Partnership to Redevelop Watertown Square Parking Lots

Full Middle School Renovation is Off the Table, City Could Turn Focus to a New Senior Center

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Beats Belmont to Win 100th Straight Game

Police/Fire

Three Killed in Apparent Murder-Suicide Were a “Blended Family,” Leave Behind a Baby

By Charlie Breitrose | September 3, 2025

The house on Boyd Street shared by the three killed in an apparent murder-suicide discovered on Aug. 31. (Google Streetview Image)

The three people killed in an apparent murder-suicide in Watertown were part of a “blended family” in which the younger couple helped care for the elderly owners of the home on Boyd Street. The husband of the older couple passed away in early August; and the younger couple had a baby, for whom extended family is seeking a new home.

Entertainment

Watertown Restaurant Hosting Jazz Performances in September

By Guest Writer | September 3, 2025

Listen to live jazz each Wednesday at Branch Line.

Watertown’s Branch Line restaurant will host live jazz each Wednesday night in September.

Around Town

Registration Open for 10th Edition of Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K

By Guest Writer | September 3, 2025

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:

We cordially invite you to participate in the 10th annual Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K road race and walk. This event will support the Watertown Police Relief Committee, Watertown Police Association and the Watertown Police Supervisors Association.

Around Town

Second Empowering Watertown in Women Workshop Features First Responders, a Disability Advocate & Entrepreneurs

By Charlie Breitrose | September 3, 2025

The tent at the Commander’s Mansion was full for the second Empowering Women in Watertown in August to hear from female first responders, a librarian and disabilities advocate, and entrepreneurs who started fitness and studios Watertown.

Police/Fire

Three Deaths in Watertown Being Investigated as a Murder-Suicide Case, Couple Had a Baby

By Charlie Breitrose | September 2, 2025

The deaths by gunshot of three people on Boyd Street in Watertown are being investigated as a murder-suicide, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. The three were identified, and the DA’s office said the couple had a young child, who was not there at the time of the shootings.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Identify 2 Suspects for Recent Car Thefts & Break-ins

By Charlie Breitrose | September 2, 2025

An image of one of the suspects in a series of recent car thefts and break-ins around Watertown. (Courtesy of Watertown Police)

Two suspects in a string of motor vehicle thefts and car break-ins have been identified by the Watertown Police, who warn residents to lock their vehicles and be vigilant.

Around Town

Dancing With the Watertown Stars Takes the Mosesian Center Stage, Tickets Available

By Charlie Breitrose | September 2, 2025

The annual Dancing with the Stars moves to a new location in 2025, and the dancers will strut their stuff on the stage of the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Friday, Sept. 12.

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Team Starts Quest for Fifth Straight State Title

By Charlie Breitrose | September 2, 2025

Watertown’s field hockey team seeks a fifth-straight State Championship in 2025. Pictured, then-sophomore Kaylee Master tips in Watertown’s second goal in the Raiders’ 2-0 win in the 2024 State Final. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown High School’s field hockey team finished 2024 on a roll, and will begin the 2025 campaign looking for a fifth straight State Championship and to add to a winning streak that now stands at 97.