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Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders

By Charlie Breitrose | November 22, 2024

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Lost Diamond Recovered With the Help of Watertown DPW Employee

A woman who realized she had lost the diamond off her ring in a recycling bin recovered the stone thanks to the assistance of a Watertown Public Works employee who sifted through the refuse.

City Council Votes to Make Renovating Watertown Middle School a Priority

Watertown Middle School

Watertown Middle School will be the next major project constructed by the City of Watertown. Tuesday night, the City Council voted to move the school to the top of the Capital Projects list. One of the primary reasons was to take advantage of the cost savings provided by using the modular classes set up on Moxley Field for students while the school is under construction.

Watertown Cultural District Approved by Mass Cultural Council

Watertown will have a cultural district in the center of town after the City’s application received official approval from the Mass. Cultural Council this week.

More Headlines

Council Approves Watertown Square Zoning Changes With Increased Sustainability Requirements & Other Changes

See Videos and Photos from Watertown Field Hockey’s 2024 State Final Victory

City to Add Section to Community Path with Taking of Land, Memorialization Committee Could be Created

Around Town

LETTER: What’s So Important About Preserving Big Urban Trees?

By Guest Writer | November 5, 2024

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

By Guest Writer | November 5, 2024

Walter G. Maximenko, 73, passed away from COPD on November 2, 2024, at Northern Light Mayo Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft, Maine.

Business

Preserving Tradition: Watertown Woman Turned Her Family’s Passion for Jams Into a Business

By Samantha Keating | November 4, 2024

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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VOTER GUIDE: Votes for President, Senate & 5 Ballot Measures on Tuesday’s Ballot

By Charlie Breitrose | November 4, 2024

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

By Charlie Breitrose | November 4, 2024

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.

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Recycle Styrofoam, Mattresses, Textiles & Shred Paper at Watertown DPW Event

By Guest Writer | November 3, 2024

Watertown residents will be able to recycle mattresses, textiles, and styrofoam, and also shred paper at an event hosted by the Department of Public Works. See more information provided the City of Watertown, below.

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Eight Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | November 3, 2024

The home sales around town this week include three single family, a pair of two-families, two condos, and a townhouse.

Entertainment

Small Saves Takes His Shots in This Week’s Cartoon

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2024

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.