Police/Fire
Police Log: Driver Arrested After Hitting Police Cruiser, Car Stolen in Watertown Ends up in Malden
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Snow Emergency Called for Major Snow Storm Forecast to Drop 15+ Inches on Watertown
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Teddy KokorosA major snow storm is forecast to drop 15 inches or more on Watertown on Jan. 25 and 26. Above, Main Street on the westside of Watertown during the Jan. 29, 2022 blizzard.
A Snow Emergency has been called in Watertown beginning on Sunday for the storm expected to dump as much as 20 inches of snow over two days. The storm will be preceded by dangerously cold wind chill. See the closings and postponements due to the storm, below.
Residents Express Concerns About Using Flock License Plate Reading Cameras in Watertown
Members of the Watertown Police Department discussed different technology used by the WPD, including a proposal to use the Flock Safety cameras. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A room full of residents expressed their concerns about the Watertown Police Department’s proposed use of Flock Safety cameras in town, with the biggest issues about how the images collected by the license plate capturing system would be used outside Watertown and who would have access. As the debate over whether cameras should be used in the City, legislation at the state level could help reduce concerns.
Police Log: Man Caught Breaking Into a Vehicle, Fraudulent Health Insurance Policy Opened in Resident’s Name
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Poet Laureate Speaks at Packed Unity Breakfast; Award Given to Group Monitoring Immigrant Enforcement
Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson recited several of his poems at the 2026 Unity Breakfast. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Massachusetts’ Poet Laureate inspired the crowd at the 26th annual Unity Breakfast. During the event on Monday, awards were presented to a group monitoring immigration enforcement and supporting immigrants rights in Watertown, and a man who has been a big part of keeping the Unity Breakfast going through the Pandemic.
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Sports
Watertown Athletes Earn Accolades in College Field Hockey & Basketball
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Watertown High School graduates Caroline Andrade and Taylor Lambo earned honors for their college teams.
Two former Watertown Raiders have gone on to excel at the next level. Field hockey player Caroline Andrade was named Rookie of the Year at Westfield State, and Hamilton College basketball player Taylor Lambo was named player of the week.
Around Town
Join the Community Read of Works by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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The Community Read: Works by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will take place on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 at the Watertown Free Public Library. See the announcement provided by the Unity Breakfast organizers.
Around Town
Watertown Library Invites Public to Join the Cook the Books Group
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The Watertown Free Public Library. (Courtesy of WFPL)
Cooking enthusiasts are wanted to join the Watertown Free Public Library’s cooking group. See details in the announcement from the Library, below.
Letters
LETTER: A Constitutional Question for the 250th Anniversary
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As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the Constitution, we should confront a structuralquestion that receives far too little attention: What happens if a President refuses to comply witha ruling of the Supreme Court?
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Gold Kings Return to the Ice from Holiday Break in Style
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Power Play Senior Hockey action returned to the John A. Ryan Arena on the first Saturday night after the New Year, pitting the hometown Boston Gold Kings (BGK) versus the Holyoke Papermen. The Gold Kings started the night in second place, and by the end of the night they were still there thanks to an offense that clicked early and often, and a sterling performance from goaltender Mike Cowell. Final score of this one was BGK 7 and Holyoke 2.
Government
Council President Lays Out Watertown’s Accomplishments & Future Challenges at Inauguration
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City Council President Mark Sideris gave his inaugural address on Jan. 2, 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown’s elected officials face some key decisions that will impact the future of the City, including the future of Watertown Square and whether to build a new Middle School, said City Council President Mark Sideris, who also talked about the keys to successful governing of the City.
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Results of Youth Risk Behavior Survey to be Presented at Watertown Youth Wellness Community Forum
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The results of the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey will be discussed at a community forum hosted by the Watertown Youth Coalition and the Watertown Public Schools.