Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested After Bumping Officer with Car, Multiple Attempted Vehicle Break-ins
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
LIVE: Thanksgiving Game – 2nd Qtr. Watertown 7, Belmont 0
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The Watertown Raiders football team will face a very familiar foe on Thanksgiving, but in a place that no member of the current squad has played: Harris Field in Belmont.
Major Residential and Commercial Project in Watertown Square Breaks Ground
O’Connor Group CEO Bill O’Connor, left, and Head of Acquisition John O’Connor welcomed attendees to the ground breaking ceremony for Elysian Watertown Square, a mixed use project. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The start of construction of a major new project on Main Street, Elysian Watertown Square, was celebrated by the developers and City officials at a ceremony held recently.
Public Review Period for Board of Assessors Conducting Property Revaluation is Dec. 2-6
The following announcement was sent out by the City of Watertown Board of Assessors:
Following state statutes and Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations, the Board of Assessors is completing the FY2025 Quinquennial Revaluation of all real and personal property in Watertown. Revaluation is a year-long process when the DOR examines in detail all assessing methodologies used by the city, as well as the values derived through the mass appraisal system.
Historic Paintings Return to Watertown’s City Hall After Undergoing Restoration
The crew from Maquette Fine Arts Services raise the historic painting of Watertown looked in 1630 after it had been restored. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two historic paintings returned to the lobby of City Hall looking better than they have for generations after undergoing a makeover to remove dirt and grime as well as repairing damages.
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Around Town
Brigham House Hosting Senior Health Fair
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Brigham House in Watertown will host a Senior Health Fair on Aug. 22. Find out more in the announcement from Brigham House.
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Watertown Awarded Grant for Community Greening Program & Vulnerability Preparedness
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announced that the Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) awarded a $976,270 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Action Grant to the City of Watertown for Phase 2 of the Equity-Based Community Greening Program, which seeks to address the outsize risks posed by climate change to vulnerable populations by targeting green infrastructure investments in Watertown’s most at-risk neighborhoods.
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Power Outages Around Watertown After Sunday Thunderstorm
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Power went out for many Watertown residents Sunday afternoon after a thunderstorm rolled over the City. Eversource reports electricity should be restored by Sunday night.
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MBTA Riders Can Now Tap Credit Cards to Ride Buses, Green Line
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The following information came from the MBTA:
The MBTA is improving the way you pay for transit with the introduction of contactless payment on bus, Green Line and Mattapan trolleys, and all gated subway stations. Starting in summer 2024, you’ll be able to pay by tapping your contactless debit/credit card, phone, or watch with a mobile wallet—making it easier for you to get going.
Sports
Watertown Football Team Hosting Golf Fundraiser
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Raiders football team will hold a golf fundraiser on Aug. 11.
The Watertown High School Football boosters will hold a golf tournament to help support the program.
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A Quartet of Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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Two condos, a single family house and a two-family home were sold this week.
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Bluebikes Offering Free Passes Every Monday in August
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Town of WatertownThe Bluebikes station in Coolidge Square in East Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mass.:
In recognition of National Wellness Month, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) is launching its fourth annual “Mindful Mondays” initiative by offering free Bluebikes Day Passes every Monday in August, starting August 5. This initiative aims to highlight the positive impact mindfulness activities like biking can have on one’s overall health and wellbeing.