Obituaries
OBIT: Frank Cousineau, 90, Former Teacher, WHS Star Athlete
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Francis U. “Frank” Cousineau of Watertown, died on April 18, 2019 at the age of 90.
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.
More Headlines
Watertown Recreation Launching User-Friendly Online Registration System
City Will Begin Designing Watertown Square Soon, Construction Many Months Away
Reopening of Arsenal Park Celebrates a Bright Future for a Site Filled with History
Business
More Layoffs at Watertown-based Athenahealth
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One of the largest employers in Watertown has announced another round of layoffs.
Government
Increases for Police, Fire, Schools Library & DPW Included in Watertown’s FY2020 Budget
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Watertown Town Manager Michael Driscoll revealed the Fiscal Year 2020 budget on Tuesday.
Next year’s Watertown Budget includes money for an additional police office, a new leadership role in the Fire Department, and at the Library.
Around Town
Free Bike Helmets Being Given Out at Little League Opening Day
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Watertown’s Little League baseball and softball teams line the diamond at Casey Park on opening day.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee:
As part of its Project KidSafe campaign, the Boston personal injury law firm of Breakstone, White & Gluck recently donated 100 children’s bicycle helmets to the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee. The helmets were given away to children at Watertown Little League Opening Day, April 27, 2019.
Alcohol Compliance Checks
Watertown Police to Conduct Annual Alcohol Compliance Checks
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
The Watertown Police Department will be conducting annual Alcohol Compliance Checks of all licensed establishments beginning in May 2019 through April 2020.
Government
See Why the DPW is Drilling Borings on Streets Around Town
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A series of borings are being drilled around Watertown on behalf of the Department of Public Works to test areas where water main replacements could take place.
Around Town
Latest Designs for Victory Field Track, Courts to be Discussed at Upcoming Meeting
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An aerial view of Victory Field. The committee looking at renovating the track and courts area will discuss the latest plans on May 1.
The committee looking at renovating the track and courts area at Victory Field will discuss the latest designs at a meeting on May 1.
Environment
Dispose of Styrofoam & Tires, Shred Paper at Special Recycling Event
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Recycle your Styrofoam at the special DPW event.
The Watertown Department of Public Works is hosting a special recycling event where styrofoam and tires will be collected. You can also shred papers.