Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Who Broke Into Gas Station Identified, Police Catch Shoplifter
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
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Tutor Intelligence’s Data Factory 1, which has 100 AI robots performing tasks, is part of the company’s new headquarters at Riverworks in Watertown (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A building along the Charles River in Watertown where textiles were once made has a new tenant involved in manufacturing. Tutor Intelligence creates AI robots that are used by companies from coast to coast.
School Committee Update: Budget, Fees, Cell Phones in Schools, Special Ed Strategy
By Kendra FoleyChair, Watertown School Committee
The Watertown School Committee has been busy over the last two months tackling budget decisions, discussing policy changes, and reviewing educational data that affects our school community.
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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
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JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
Fire Hits East End Home, Residents Evacuated by Alert Witnesses
BOSTON MARATHON: See How the 39 Watertown Runners Fares in the 2026 Edition
Sports
Nine Watertown High School Athletes Named Winter Middlesex League All-Stars
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A belated look at the Watertown High School students who stood out during the winter season. Nine Raiders were selected as Middlesex League All-Stars.
Around Town
Minuteman Students, Superintendent Making Masks to Help Local Hospitals During COVID-19
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The following information was provided by Minuteman High School:
Allison Sanzio, a Minuteman High School senior in culinary arts from Stow, and her mom have joined an effort in their community to make face masks at home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Several members of the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical High School community are doing their part to fight COVID-19 – from creating face masks to helping a local hospital expand its capacity to care for coronavirus patients.
Business
One Watertown Institution Reopening After COVID-19 Break, Another Scaling Back; Latest Case Numbers
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Donohue’s Bar & Grill reopened after two weeks off due to the Coronavirus outbreak.
A mainstay in the Watertown restaurant scene will be reopening after a couple weeks off during the Coronavirus outbreak, while a popular local market will be closing for in-store shopping.
Government
Town Holding Select Meetings Virtually, Budget May Have to be Presented Remotely
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Since the social distancing requirements were put into place in Massachusetts due to COVID-19, there has only been one meeting held in Watertown. One more meeting is scheduled this week and others may be held this month with members participating remotely.
Around Town
Support Group for Family Members of Those with Mental Illness Meeting Virtually
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The following information was provided by NAMI:
The virtual NAMI Family Support Group will be held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm using zoom.us so the next one will be on Tuesday, April 14. We will offer this until we are able to meet in person again.
Business
Watertown Business Coalition Wants to Know How it Can Help Local Businesses
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The Watertown Business Coalition will be gathering information to help the local business community weather the difficult times brought on by the Coronavirus, and it wants to know what areas to touch upon.
Police/Fire
Blaze in Watertown Square Knocked Down by Watertown Firefighters
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The Watertown Fire Department responded to a fire just a block from the Central Fire Station early Saturday morning, and put out the blaze before it spread.