Police Log: Three OUI Arrests, Man Arrested for Break-Ins

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Aug. 1, 10:45 p.m.: A license plate was stolen from a Toyota sedan parked in the Purple Garage at Arsenal Yards. The car had been parked there since July 30, and the plate was from Florida. Aug 1, 3:35 p.m.: A pair of women went into Ulta and took three bottles of fragrance, worth a total of $390.

Boys & Girls Club Court Motion Seeks Eviction of First Path; This Would Shut Down Business, Day Care Rep Says

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The Watertown Boys & Girls Club has filed a motion in Federal Court seeking to evict the daycare center that has been located in its building on Whites Avenue for 26 years. Representatives of First Path Day Care Center said this would lead to the business closing and create a a crisis for its families and staff, while Boys & Girls Club representatives said they have plans for the space and have already given an extension after the lease expired. In a statement, First Path said that it has sought a new home for more than two years, and the eviction notice comes as construction on its new facility is nearly complete, said Max Bolyansyy, General Manager of the First Path Day Care Center. “The child care crisis being created by the Boys and Girls Club is completely avoidable, if they were truly interested in supporting the families and children we serve,” Bolyansyy said. “For more than a year we have been paying 50 percent more in rent to assure we were being good partners to the Boys & Girls Club.

Watertown’s Revival Cafe Combines the Talents of Two Experienced Restauranteurs

A sandwich served at Revival Cafe in East Watertown. (Courtesy of Revival Cafe)

One of Watertown’s newest cafes combines creative forces of two people with culinary pedigrees in the Boston area. The cafe, which is tucked in a corner of East Watertown, melds the vision and taste of the two owners. Nookie Postal and Liza Shirazi opened their newest location of Revival Cafe in January at 99 Coolidge Ave., in the back of a recently constructed life science building on the former site of the Mount Auburn Club. Postal owned Commonwealth in Kendall Square, which closed last year after 10 years.

Police Arrest Man Suspected of Recent Break-ins in Watertown

Watertown Police arrested a Newton man suspected of being behind a series of break-ins in town over the weekend. With the help of the Newton Police Department, Watertown Police were able to locate and safely take into custody Jonathan Quintanilla of Newton. Quintanilla allegedly attempted to break into multiple homes and vehicle in Watertown, Watertown Police Department said before the arrrest. Watertown Police Chief Hanrahan said he “would like to thank the public for helping us in this endeavor. We are aware this individual may have been seen in person, or on camera at other residences.”

Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in Watertown

The following announcement came from the Watertown Farmers Market:

This annual celebration highlights the vital role farmers markets play in the local food system as well as the value they bring to their communities. Stop by and show your support for our market community! Live music, activities, and more. Visit our event tent on the plaza to learn more about the market and participate in free activities for all ages, details below~

Enter our free raffle for a chance to win a $25 market gift certificate, all day

Participate in our scavenger hunt, free prizes, 3:00 – 5:30 pm

Decorate the sidewalks with chalk art (weather permitting)

Talk with our enthusiastic life size VEGETABLES roaming the market and share what you love & appreciate most about our market for our board

View our food mile map and learn about the market’s efforts to address food insecurity in the city ~ bring a non-perishable donation for the city pantry

Visit our special guest State Representative Steve Owens in the lower park and thank him for supporting our market and funding for food insecurity

Enjoy live music during the market from 3-5 pm (weather permitting)

HEAR what our vendors LOVE and APPRECIATE most about the Watertown Farmers’ Market ~ link to podcast HERE! *Podcast created by Matt Hanna, Watertown-focused musician and podcaster, www.matthmusic.com

Find out who will be at the Watertown Farmers Market this week by clicking here.

Little Local Conversations Podcast Featuring Jan Taylor, Owner of Get Lively Fitness Studio

Jan Taylor, owner of Get Lively Health & Fitness Studio

Watertown’s Matt Hanna has spent the last several months getting to know people living and working in Watertown, and has produced more than 20 episodes of Little Local Conversations. In the second episode of the podcast, he spoke with Jan Taylor, the owner of a local fitness and health studio. Hanna wrote:

“Meet Jan Taylor! She’s the owner of Get Lively Health and Fitness and she’s here to make people smile while they exercise. Listen to learn more about her business journey from basement to full blown fitness and lifestyle studio and more of her personal story.”

Police Log: Man Arrested After Bumping Officer with Car, Multiple Attempted Vehicle Break-ins

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. July 24, 7:19 p.m.: A man entered Target and went to the men’s clothing area and put items into two reusable shopping bags he was carrying. Then he put household goods and groceries in the bags before leaving without paying. He had $107 worth of merchandise. July 25: A resident discovered her bank account had been hacked.