Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for OUI in Police Station Lot, Shoplifter Caught with Scooter
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Company’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal Donation Has Grown to Help 85 Families
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The Watertown Police Department’s Whooley Foundation delivered 85 Thanksgiving meals to families in town this year. Akian Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning started the program three years ago and this year donated the majority of the meals. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Once again this Thanksgiving, the Watertown Police Department’s Whooley Foundation teamed with a local business to provide dozens of meals to families who would struggle to put on dinner for the holiday.
Watertown Shuts Out Belmont in a Rainy Thanksgiving Game
The Raiders hold up the trophy for winning the 2024 Thanksgiving Game against Belmont. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
BELMONT — Being on the other end of a shutout last year, the Watertown High School football team had their sights set on Thanksgiving 2024. They accomplished their mission Thursday morning, beating Belmont 23-0 at Harris Field.
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.
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Business
Wayne Alarm Acquires Watertown-based SAS Security Systems
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Pictured (left to right): Paul Verruto WAS (Wayne Alarm Systems) Sales & Marketing Manager, Chris Brady of TRG Associates, Jeff Kahn Vice President WAS, Nathan Raustad Head of Business Development, WAS, Ralph Sevinor President WAS, Thomas Frisoli President SAS, Leonard Frisoli of Frisoli Assoc, P.C. Council for SAS, Brandon
Freedman WAS Managing Partner, Dennis Eagan of Finneran and Nicholsan, P.C.
The following announcement was provided by Wayne Alarm Systems:
Wayne Alarm Systems, Inc., a family-owned and operated provider of life safety and security solutions, announced today the acquisition of SAS Security Systems, Inc. of Watertown, Massachusetts. This strategic move expands Wayne Alarm’s footprint in the greater Boston area, allowing them to deliver their premier security services to a wider range of customers.
Entertainment
Save the Date for the 2024 Watertown Arts Market
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The Watertown Arts Market will return to Filippello Park in 2024.
Around Town
Several Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A mix of properties were sold this week, including three single families and a four family house.
Government
State Rep. Lawn Honored by Health Care for All Massachusetts
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State Rep. John Lawn received an award from Health Care For All Massachusetts. Pictured, from left, Chairwoman Cindy Friedman (D-Fourth Middlesex, Senate Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing), Chairman John J. Lawn, Jr. (D-Watertown, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing), and Amy Rosenthal (Executive Director of Health Care For All Massachusetts)
The following announcement was provided by State Rep. John Lawn’s office:
State Representative John J. Lawn, Jr. (D-Watertown) received the Health Care for All (HCFA) Rob Restuccia Leadership Award at the HCFA’s annual For the People reception. The award, presented annually, highlight’s individuals and organizations whose leadership and dedication to and for their communities embody the spirit of Rob Restuccia, the former executive director of HCFA.
Entertainment
A Classic Small Saves Cartoon This Week
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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.
Entertainment
Young Watertown Actress Lands Role in American Repertory Theater’s “Gatsby”
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Watertown’s Kendall Cote plays Pammy in the play “Gatsby”at the American Repertory Theater. (Contributed Photo)
A young Watertown actress made her stage debut in a play headed to Broadway and on one of the area’s most well known stages.
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at Several Colleges in Spring 2024 Semester
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Students from Watertown earned academic honors at several colleges and universities in the spring of 2024.