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Watertown’s runners and swimmers competed at the state level this weekend, showing they could compete with the best in the Bay State. Cross Country
The Watertown girls and boys cross country teams ran in the MIAA Div. 2 meet in Gardner on Saturday, and a sophomore placed among the top finishers. Anna Lonergan finished in eighth place in the girls Div. 2 race.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrest
Nov. 7, 12:31 a.m.: Watertown Police received a call about a disturbance at a home on Lyons Court, and when they arrived they found a man who appeared to be intoxicated who was causing the disturbance. The man was upset that someone had called police and barricaded himself in a room in the basement. Police learned that the man was wanted on four arrest warrants.
Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Field Hockey Team celebrates its Final Four berth after beating Dover-Sherborn on Saturday at Victory Field. Four goals by sophomore Molly Driscoll led Watertown in its 6-0 defeat of Dover-Sherborn in Saturday’s MIAA Div. 3 Round of Eight Field Hockey Tournament game. The Raiders added another trophy to its vast collection of awards with Saturday morning’s win at Victory Field. With the MIAA doing away with the sections, the Raiders got a trophy for making the Final Four.
Charlie BreitroseVeteran John Pagan speaks with State Rep. Steve Owens at the 2021 Veteran’s Day Breakfast. Pagan, a Vietnam era veteran, is dressed in the Army infantry jungle fatigues worn during the Vietnam War. A group of veterans celebrated Veteran’s Day on Thursday at the annual breakfast, where Watertown Veterans Services Officer (VSO) Patrick George encouraged them to take advantage of the benefits they earned by serving their country. The event was held at the Charles Shutt Detachment, which is now home to both the Marine Corps League and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1105. “It’s good to see everyone again in person as we transition back to events where we can actually see each other again,” George said.
Two men face drug-related charges following an investigation that started with information provided by residents of the neighborhood. On Nov. 3, the Suburban Middlesex County Drug Task Force arrested two men who they had been investigating for about three months. The task force includes a detective from the Watertown Police Department. Residents of the area reported seeing suspicious activity at the home of 42-year-old Eric Fossitt on Pilgrim Road in Watertown, said Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor.
Charlie BreitroseWatertown freshman Caroline Andrade scored her first varsity goal in the Raiders’ 6-0 State Tournament win over Oakmont on Wednesday. Watertown’s round-of-16 State Tournament game against Oakmont was over by the end of the first quarter, as the Raiders beat the Spartans 6-0 at Victory Field on Wednesday afternoon. Two Watertown players collected a pair of goals, and one player scored her first varsity goal in the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament game. Charlie BreitroseSophomore Molly Driscoll scored a pair of goals for Watertown in the State Tournament game against Oakmont.
Charlie BreitroseA street empty of parked cars due to Watertown’s winter parking ban. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
WINTER PARKING BAN 2021 – 2022
Watertown Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn has announced the 2021-2022 Winter Parking Ban dates. Effective Monday November 29, 2021 and continuing to April 1, 2022 the Winter Parking Ban will be in effect and strictly enforced. The regulation reads in part; “No vehicle may remain on any public way for more than one hour between the hours of 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. all days of the week.” For residents who lack sufficient off-street parking, the Town allows for temporary parking at any municipal parking lot and other locations noted:
• The police station at 552 Main Street (visitor’s parking lot only)
• Any public school parking lot
• Marion Road parking lot at Victory Field
• O’Connell Park, (lot at the corner of Boylston Street and Mt Auburn Street)
• Grove Street parking lot at Filippello Park (No parking in the spaces along the driveway)
• 101 Morse Street – 14 spaces at the rear of the parking lot (currently being constructed, available once completed)
Please note that these locations may be used free of charge, however vehicles may only use available spaces after 7 p.m. and must be removed by 7 a.m. the following day.
Watertown City HallCharlie Breitrose
The City Council backed the hiring a firm to help conduct the search for the next City Manager on Tuesday night and Council President Mark Sideris said he received good reviews from other communities that have used the firm. The Council unanimously voted to hire Community Paradigm Associates LLC, the only firm to apply. Councilors also approved the $14,000 bid for the work which includes getting input from the community, Watertown official elected and staff, recruiting candidates, assisting with candidate screening, hosting a community forum, and helping the Council to conduct interviews of finalists. After speaking to references and others familiar with the Community Paradigm Associates , Sideris said he believes they will do a good job in Watertown. “What this firm did is know what communities are looking for and find the candidates that are the best fit,” Sideris said.