Arrests
Man Talks Himself into an Arrest During Traffic Stop
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A Billerica man talked his way into being arrested after a car he was riding in was pulled over in Watertown.
State Rep. Lawn Plans to Run for Re-Election After Changing Plea in OUI Case
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State Rep. John Lawn
Watertown State Rep. John Lawn said he is planning to seek re-election the same week that he changed his plea in the driving under the influence of alcohol case, admitting in a Boston courtroom to sufficient facts on the charges.
Lightning Strikes in Watertown During Brief but Powerful Storm
Lightning strikes in Watertown on July 25, 2025 are circled in yellow. Two other red dots mark strikes nearby in Belmont and Newton.(Map from LightningMaps.org)
A thunderstorm rolled through Watertown Friday afternoon, and two lightning bolts struck around town.
Council President to Republic: Trash Strike “Needs to Come to an End”
Overflowing trash and recycling bins on Main Street during the trash strike. (Photo by Dean Martino)
City Council President Mark Sideris read a letter to the City Council Thursday night in which he calls on Republic Services to end of the trash strike, which began on July 1. The City Council voted to approve sending the letter.
Watertown Yard Waste Remains Uncollected, Report of Efforts to Slow Trash Collection in Town
While trash and recycling collections have resumed during the strike, Watertown residents have not had yard waste pickup in about a month.
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Around Town
Candidates for Watertown Elected Boards Can Take Out Papers
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Watertown Town Hall
Friday marks the start of the election season in Watertown as candidates can take out papers to run for Town office.
Entertainment
Birds of Prey, Fireflies & Urban Foraging at the Watertown Library
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The Watertown Free Public Library.
Meet real birds of prey, find out about fireflies and take a walk with an urban forager during events hosted by the Watertown Free Public Library in May.
Entertainment
Kids Can Dig Into Spring at Planting Event in Watertown
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Mall:
The Watertown Mall, located at 550 Arsenal Street, together with Watertown Families Together invite you to come on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 10:00-11:00 am for “I’m Digging the Spring,” an event to commemorate Spring by planting.
Real Estate
Many, Many Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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See all the open houses to visit this weekend in Watertown.
Business
Watertown Parking Report Recommends New Meter Technology, Changes in Fees
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A parking consultant recommends replacing Watertown’s current parking meters with “smart” meters that offer a range of payment options.
Watertown needs to make some major changes to its parking prices and rules in Watertown Square and Coolidge Square to improve the parking situation in these key business districts, said consultants who studied the Town’s parking situation.
Galen Street
UPDATED: Two-Alarm Fire Strikes Watertown Restaurant
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A two-alarm blaze damaged the New Ginza restaurant on Galen Street Thursday morning.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Invited to Bicycle Event Along the Charles River
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The Charles River from Watertown Square
Watertown residents are invited to come out to the Watertown Moves: Get Out Your Bike event on Saturday, May 11, 2019, 1-3 p.m. at the Watertown Square Dock, Charles River Road at Galen Street Bridge. The rain date is May 19.