Government
Residents Wanted to Serve on Watertown Board of Health
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The City seeks people with backgrounds in public health, medical or a related field to apply to serve on the Watertown Board of Health. See the announcement below.
See How Watertown Voted for President, Senate & on Ballot Questions in 2024
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Charlie Breitrose
Watertown voters came out to vote in large numbers, both on election day and during the early voting and mail-in period.
Watertown Field Hockey Heading to Round of 8 After Beating St. Mary’s, Soccer Season Ends, Football Plays Thursday
Senior co-captain Rachel Egan is congratulated by her teammates after scoring against St. Mary’s in the Round of 16 of the State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Raiders moved on to the Round of 8 in the MIAA Div. 3 Field Hockey Tournament after defeating St. Mary’s 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon.
Police Log: Two Drunk Driving Arrests, Man Acting Suspiciously Arrested on Warrants
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Preserving Tradition: Watertown Woman Turned Her Family’s Passion for Jams Into a Business
Hanna Opdahl sells her homemade jams and preserves at the Watertown Farmers Market, at other markets, and online. (Contributed Photo)
Jams and jellies run in the family. Or at least, they do for Hanna Opdahl, Watertown resident and owner of Berry Mari and Belle.
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Second Suspect Arrested in Connection to Stabbing of a Man in Watertown
Local Brewery Opening Taproom & Kitchen at Arsenal Yards
UPDATED: Undefeated Watertown Field Hockey Team Given Second Seed in 2024 State Tournament
Schools
Middle Schoolers Can Get the Entrepreneurship Experience in After-School Program
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(Courtesy of DesignMy Education)
Watertown Middle School-aged students can participate in an entrepreneurship program run by DesignMy Education and offered through Watertown Community Education. See the information provided by DesignMy Education.
Around Town
Registration Open for Donohue’s 19th Annual Turkey Trot 5K on Thanksgiving
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Registration is now open for the annual Thanksgiving run/walk hosted by Donohue’s Bar & Grill. See the announcement, below.
Around Town
Stop & Shop Community Bag Program Raising Money for Operation American Soldier
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Through the month of November, the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program will support Watertown-based Operation American Soldier.
Around Town
LETTER: What’s So Important About Preserving Big Urban Trees?
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Before and after photos.
Submitted by Trees for Watertown
How is it that big urban trees play an absolutely vital role in protecting cities against climate change? And what can cities do to better protect these climate warriors? This is the message that Dr. William R. Moomaw will present at Watertown’s Free Public Library at Trees for Watertown’s annual meeting on Saturday, November 9 from noon to 2 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.
Around Town
OBIT: Walter Maximenko, 73, Machinist at U.S. Army Arsenal
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Walter G. Maximenko, 73, passed away from COPD on November 2, 2024, at Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.
Around Town
VOTER GUIDE: Votes for President, Senate & 5 Ballot Measures on Tuesday’s Ballot
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Watertown voters have plenty to races and ballot measures on which they can cast their votes during Tuesday’s State Election. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. See polling locations at the bottom of the story
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Rolls, Cheerleaders Place 3rd, Boys Soccer Hit the Road for First Round
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The Watertown High School cheerleading team placed third at the Panther Invitational. (Contributed Photo)
The Watertown High School field hockey team rolled in the Round of 32 State Tournament game on Sunday.