Police/Fire

Watertown Police Identify 2 Suspects for Recent Car Thefts & Break-ins

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An image of one of the suspects in a series of recent car thefts and break-ins around Watertown. (Courtesy of Watertown Police)

Two suspects in a string of motor vehicle thefts and car break-ins have been identified by the Watertown Police, who warn residents to lock their vehicles and be vigilant. On Monday, Sept. 1, Police said they made progress the case. “(Monday) we had a break in the case that resulted in two juvenile suspects being identified.

Around Town

Dancing With the Watertown Stars Takes the Mosesian Center Stage, Tickets Available

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The annual Dancing with the Stars moves to a new location in 2025, and the dancers will strut their stuff on the stage of the Mosesian Center for the Arts on Friday, Sept. 12. The evening will be hosted by State Sen. Will Brownsberger, and features 10 Watertown Stars who will be dancing with pros from the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Belmont. 2025 Dancing With the Watertown Stars

Jess Donato, Third-Grade Teacher, Hosmer Elementary School

Ed Megerdichian, Chief Administrative Officer, Sensational Foods

Ryan Seward, Realtor, Coldwell Banker

Cindy St. Clair, PTO Secretary, Cunniff Elementary School

Diane DiMascio Cinar, Realtor, CK Realty Group

Cassidy Pirozzi, Financial Specialist, City of Watertown Treasurer/Collector’s Office

Harrison Ford, Co-Chair, Watertown Pride Committee

Jennifer Chiodo, Spanish Teacher, Watertown High School

Rob Scudder, Co-Anchor, Watertown Cable News

Cookie Ramos, Assistant Branch Manager, Watertown Savings Bank

Along with the dancing, attendees can enjoy appetizers and a cash bar.

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Team Starts Quest for Fifth Straight State Title

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Watertown’s field hockey team seeks a fifth-straight State Championship in 2025. Pictured, then-sophomore Kaylee Master tips in Watertown’s second goal in the Raiders’ 2-0 win in the 2024 State Final. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown High School’s field hockey team finished 2024 on a roll, and will begin the 2025 campaign looking for a fifth straight State Championship and to add to a winning streak that now stands at 97. The Raiders ended the 2024 season in style with a 2-0 win over Sandwich in the Div. 3 State Final.

Police/Fire

Neighbors Heard Sister of Victim Screaming After Finding 3 Dead in Home; House Had Been in the Same Family for Years

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Neighbors of the home on Boyd Street where three people were found dead Sunday morning heard the sister of one of the victims screaming after she discovered the three bodies with gunshot wounds. They also said the home had been owned by the same family for many years. On Aug. 31, Watertown Police and the Middlesex District Attorney’s office said the three victims — an elderly woman and a couple — lived in one unit of the two-family home and knew each other. They added that there was no threat to the public.

Around Town

Snapping Turtle Found in Dead in Watertown from Rodent Poison

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The snapping turtle found dead from rodent poison. (Photo by Lauren Ulm)

A large snapping turtle was found dead near the bank of Charles River in Watertown, and the cause of death was determined to be from a rodent poison that prevents blood from clotting. The case is the first documented death of a snapping turtle by rodenticide in Massachusetts, according to a wildlife advocacy group. The turtle was found in July and the veterinarian who determined the cause of death, Amanda Leef from Heal Veterinary Clinic in East Watertown, said it is unusual to see a turtle die in that way. Leef has a wildlife rehabilitation license, and does work with Save Mass Wildlife to study sick and dead wildlife.

Government

Revitalization of Watertown Square on City Council’s Agenda

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The future of Watertown Square will be discussed at the City Council’s meeting on Sept. 2. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, where the revitalization of Watertown Square will be discussed. The meeting description on the agenda says:

Informational presentation by our Watertown Square Revitalization Plan Consultants, Innes Land Strategies, to outline the role of a redevelopment authority and to lay the groundwork for the work they will undertake over the next year.