Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Seeking Transfers to Fill Openings for Paramedics

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The Watertown Fire Department has added a new strategy to fill openings for paramedics — hiring candidates who transfer from other departments. Traditionally, Watertown hires people off the Civil Service Exam list, said Fire Chief Ryan Nicholson, but recently the WFD put out a call for lateral transfers from other departments. The Fire Department has several openings after the City Council approved funding to run a second Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance. “We are looking for transfers now, because paramedics are becoming increasingly difficult to hire,” Nicholson said. “So we’re doing the standard route that we’ve used before, and calling for the list from Civil Service.

Around Town

Watertown Bike Event Cancelled

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The City of Watertown announced that the Get Your Bike Out event scheduled for Saturday, May 31 has been cancelled. The following message was sent out by the City

Due to rain in the forecast, the annual Get Out Your Bike event scheduled for Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10am-12pm is CANCELLED. Watch for news about Bike Day at the Watertown Farmers’ Market this summer, where you can get a free bike check and meet representatives from city and local agencies.

Police/Fire

Watertown Man Faces Charges of Illegal Possession of Firearms

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Watertown Police arrested a man for illegal possession of firearms after executing a search warrant of his home. On May 27, Watertown Police executed a search warrant at an apartment on Dexter Avenue after receiving a tip of possible illegal firearm sales, according to a statement from the Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan. “As a result of the investigation, two illegal firearms were recovered, and Melvin Solis-Romero was placed under arrest,” the statement reads. The investigation was conducted by Sgt. Mike Martino, Officer Colton Bailey and Officer Andrew DiDuca.

Schools

Q&A: WHS Principal Joel Giacobozzi Shares About His Love for the School, Watertown & Construction

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Watertown High School Principal Joel Giacobozzi

When someone tells you they have the best job in the world, you might be skeptical. Sit down and speak with Watertown High School Principal Joel Giacobozzi for a few minutes, however, and it quickly becomes clear that he truly has deep passion and love for WHS and the whole community. So much so he said he wished he grew up here. These days, the high school is just half of his job. Giacobozzi has served as the interim principal at Watertown Middle School for a year and half, while in the meantime leading WHS at the temporary campus, and being part of the team overseeing the construction of the new high school building.

Around Town

Memorial Day Speaker Says it is Critical to Remember the Sacrifices of Veterans & for All Citizens to Participate in Decisions of War & Peace

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Watertown veterans presented the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

After a parade featuring youth sports teams, bands, the Watertown Police and Fire Department, and many more, a newish Watertown resident who devoted his career to military service and military intelligence spoke about the importance of Memorial Day and what all citizens can do to preserve the memories of those who died serving their country. This year, the keynote speaker at Watertown’s Memorial Day Ceremony, held Monday at Victory Field, was Ret. Col. J.D. Williams, who served in the Marine Corps from 1978-2004 as an intelligence officer.

Around Town

Rotary Club Celebrating 100 Years; Appreciated Teachers at Each of the Public Schools

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A teacher at each of the Watertown Public Schools received a gift basket from the Rotary Club of Watertown during Teacher Appreciation Week. (Courtesy of the Rotary Club)

The Rotary Club of Watertown turned 100 years old in 2025, and the club has a celebration planned. The Club also presented Watertown teachers with gifts as part of the recent teacher appreciation week. Celebration

The Watertown Rotary 100 Year Gala Celebration will take place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 from 6-9 p.m. The event will be held at Stazione Di Federal in Waltham. For tickets click here https://ticketstripe.com/watertownrotary100

For more information contact watertownrotary@gmail.com

Teacher Appreciation

During Teacher Appreciation Week, the first week of May, the Watertown Rotary Club donated five gift baskets, one for a teacher at each school in Watertown.