Obituaries
OBIT: Paul Connolly, 77, Longtime Hibernian, Musician, Worked at Shipley Co.
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Paul Connolly
Paul G. Connolly, age 77, of Watertown, died on June 4, 2025 at New Horizons in Marlborough after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials
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Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)
Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.
Watertown Public Schools Awarded State Grant to Support Farm-to-School Program
Produce growing in the Watertown Public Schools’ Freight Farm. (Contributed Photo)
The state recently awarded the Watertown Schools a grant to run its farm-to-school program, including its Freight Farm. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.
Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries
Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.
Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral
Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.
More Headlines
Watertown Band, Dolata, Releasing First EP & Hosting Listening Party
Watertown Model UN Earns Honors at Boston Latin Conference
Watertown Bids Farewell to China Rainbow, a Dining Destination for More than Half a Century
Police/Fire
Police Log: Bank Teller Helps Prevent Scam, Shoplifter Arrested, Passport Found
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Watertown Hires Director of City’s New Human Services Department
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown is excited to introduce Jenna Bancroft, LICSW, as the City’s first Human Services Director!
Schools
Watertown Students Will Learn About Nutrition, Agriculture in Former Freight Containers
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Watertown Public Schools educators look inside the Freight Farm indoor growing system that was built inside a former freight container.
The following piece was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
Watertown Public Schools is expanding its educational opportunities for students with the addition of a new Freight Farm, a converted shipping container outfitted to grow food year-round.
Letters
LETTER: Watertown Library Trustee Will Not Seek Re-election
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Barbara Biacnone (Sara’s mother), Library Trustee Sara Keary, and Tim Whelan (Sara’s step-father); This photo was taken in early September 2022 days after Sara’s mother and step-father moved from Pennsylvania to Watertown. Sara had accompanied them to get their library cards from WFPL. (Photo by Carey Conkey-Finn)
To the Watertown Free Public Library Board of Trustees, Library Staff, and Community Members,
After much reflection, I’ve decided not to seek re-election to the Watertown Free Public Library Board of Trustees.
Government
City Council Will Consider Special Committee’s Recommendations to Raise Council Salaries Nearly 70%
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Watertown City Hall
The committee appointed to study City Council compensation is recommending that Councilors get a raise of more than $6,000. The compensation proposal will be considered by the Council Tuesday night at the Council Meeting.
Letters
LETTER: Chamber Supports Increasing City Council Compensation
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Dear President Sideris,
The Charles River Regional Chamber supports the Blue Ribbon Commission’s proposal to increase City Councilor and Council President compensation.
Schools
Watertown High School Class of 2025 Persisted Through Challenging Conditions to Reach Graduation
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Watertown High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Nairi Davidian speaks at graduation at Victory Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Members of the Class of 2025 endured a lot in their time at Watertown High School, including shifting buildings, the Pandemic, and of course academic challenges. They showed resilience, toughness, and a strong spirit on the way to collecting their degrees on Friday evening at Victory Field.