New Veteran’s Services Officer Comes to Watertown After 20 Years in the Navy

Watertown’s new Veteran’s Services Officer has more than 20 years experience in the U.S. Navy and served in recent conflicts overseas. Mark R. Comeiro begin working on Feb. 23, announced Town Manager Michael Driscoll. During his time in the Navy, he helped provide support during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Mr. Comeiro’s previous duties and educational background have provided him with operational experience in administration, record keeping and confidentiality of soldier’s concerns and problems, as well as, thorough knowledge of policies and procedures in various settings,” Driscoll said in his announcement of the appointment.

See Photos from the Watertown Memorial Day Parade

Watertown came out to salute its veterans and those who have been lost during the Memorial Day Parade on Monday. Despite threat of rain, residents lined Mount Auburn Street and Main Street for the annual event that featured veterans groups and Watertown Police and Fire departments. Youth sports teams, scouts, and local businesses also joined the procession. Attendees were entertained by bands, military vehicles, horses and motorcycles. Riding in the Parade Grand Marshall car were Paul Menton, a World War II veteran who served served in the Marines in the Pacific and served on many town and other boards.