Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught with Seven Arrest Warrants, Dryer Fire Causes Damage
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Police Log: Man Exposes Himself in Movie Theater, Multiple Illegal Dumpings
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Rodent Problem Growing Due to Trash Strike, Board of Health Rules on Tobacco Sale Violation
The rodent problem in Watertown has been exacerbated by trash left on the street during the trash strike. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Board of Health heard about the impact the trash strike is having on Watertown’s rodent problem during its July meeting. The board also discussed proposed changes to the City’s tobacco regulations, and discussed a reported violation at a business in town.
Watertown Schools Settle Lawsuit Filed by Families of Students Allegedly Mistreated by Preschool Teacher
The Watertown Public Schools settled a lawsuit brought by the families of four students in the district’s preschool program after alleged verbal and physical treatment by a teacher in the Early Steps Preschool Program.
State Rep. Lawn Plans to Run for Re-Election After Changing Plea in OUI Case
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.
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Lightning Strikes in Watertown During Brief but Powerful Storm
Council President to Republic: Trash Strike “Needs to Come to an End”
Watertown Yard Waste Remains Uncollected, Report of Efforts to Slow Trash Collection in Town
Around Town
CatholicTV to Broadcast Holy Week, Easter Services This Week
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CatholicTV provided the following information:
The Roman Catholic Church begins Holy Week, the most sacred time of the Church year, on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, culminating with Easter Sunday on April 21.
Entertainment
Small Saves: Playoff Time
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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.”
Around Town
See When You Can Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Health Department:
The Town of Watertown is pleased to announce the 2019 schedule for collection of Household Hazardous Waste Products.
Police/Fire
Warrants Issued for Pair of Men Wanted for Stealing Wallets, Using Credit Cards
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Watertown Police issued warrants for a pair of men suspected of stealing wallets from a local gym, and using the credit cards fraudulently.
Around Town
Forty Runners from Watertown Entering the 2019 Boston Marathon
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The 123rd Boston Marathon will include 40 runners from Watertown.
Around Town
Books, Media on Armenian History & Culture Featured at Nearby Library
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The following piece was provided by freelance writer David Boyajian:
During April 2019 the Belmont Public Library is displaying a selection of books, DVDs, and CDs on the Armenian Genocide and Armenian history and culture.