Police/Fire
Police Log: Scammer Uses Church in Fraud, Mini Van Stolen
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River
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Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.
The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”
Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration
Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.
Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations
Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.
Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
For the first time, the Watertown Public Schools’ Special Education program has failed to earn a grade of “Meets Requirements” from state officials. The School Committee heard a report about the shortfalls and possible solutions at its Dec. 8 meeting.
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Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
Community Preservation Funds Approved for 2 Affordable Housing Projects & Work at the Commander’s Mansion
Food
Bar ‘Cino Introduces New Brunch Offerings in Watertown
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New brunch items available at Bar ‘Cino in Watertown.
Bar ‘Cino in Watertown added new items to its brunch menu including a spinach and fontina frittata, a breakfast sandwich with chicken sausage and stirred egg, and a scrambled eggs and fontina grilled pizza. See more information in the announcement from Bar ‘Cino, below.
Around Town
See How to Give to Watertown Organizations on Giving Tuesday
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Watertown has many worthy organizations to support on Giving Tuesday, whether it is supporting children, the arts, troops overseas, history, and more. Watertown Community Foundation
Watertown families are under pressure. Benefits for food, housing and health support are in peril, as the overall cost of living continues to rise. When you donate to the Fund for the Most Vulnerable, you help support Essential Needs Grants. You designate your gift for programs to address food insecurity, housing assistance, emergency assistance, mental health, health and wellness for Watertown’s most vulnerable residents.
Around Town
OP-ED: Beyond Closed Doors: Understanding Domestic Violence in Our Community
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By Anahid Shahrik
In the wake of a recent tragedy in Watertown, the Armenian community finds itself grappling with a painful reality: Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate by neighborhood, income level or outward appearance. It exists behind long driveways in affluent suburbs just as readily as in apartment buildings where neighbors can hear through thin walls. And too often, it remains hidden until it’s too late.
Entertainment
Watertown Library’s Winter Concerts Begin on Dec. 7, See the 2025-26 Season’s Line-Up
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The Winter Concert Series returns to the Watertown Library with a variety of artists playing classical, Latin American, and other music played by cellists, guitarists, and groups of musicians. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Library, below.
Business
Watertown Restaurant Spotlighted by Governor for Providing Free Meals During SNAP Benefits Cuts
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The owner of a Watertown restaurant got a special call from the Governor for donating meals to people in need when the SNAP benefits lapsed during the Federal Government shutdown.
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WBC Invites Businesses to Join First Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
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There is still time to join the first Annual Watertown Business Coalition Holiday Decorating Contest. Then members of the public will be able to choose their favorite storefront. See details in the announcement from the WBC, below.
Around Town
OP-ED: Cable Revenue Is Vanishing, What Happens to Local Democracy If WCA-TV Fades Away?
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“You’re watching Watertown Cable News, presented by WCA-TV.” It’s the calling card heard every Thursday night at 7pm from Watertown Cable Access studios. Lights, camera, action, it’s time to talk about the week’s top stories. The winter parking ban continues for another year. The Senior Center holds its annual health fair. The Planning Board votes to approve additional dwelling units. While these might not sound like major news stories, to those in the Watertown community, they are a crucial part of daily life. And after the news, if you want to learn more, you can catch full coverage of any meetings or events on WCA-TV’s website or broadcasting on our channels. But what if all of that access just disappeared in the blink of an eye?