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Manhunt, bombing response cost Watertown police $250k; state, federal aid sought

Watertown Chief Ed Deveau said Tuesday that the events that unfolded during the week of the Boston Marathon bombings will cost the police department upwards of 0,000 – but he hopes the town won’t have to bear the cost ...
Watertown Splash

The Watertown Middle School baseball team comes out swinging

By Chris K. and Frankie H.The Watertown Middle School baseball team, led by math teacher Phil Martin for the seventh year, is off to a great start to its 12-game season ...
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Police set forum on Marathon bombings

Watertown police will speak to local residents in a community forum May 29 about the events that unfolded locally last month involving the Boston Marathon bombing suspects ...
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Watertown police to outline their roles in Boston Marathon suspect events at local community forum

Watertown police will speak to local residents in a community forum May 29 about the events that unfolded locally last month involving the Boston Marathon bombing suspects ...
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Fiscal Year 2014-2018 Capital Improvement Program Presentation

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New Office Hours for Building, Plumbing, Wire Inspectors Effective May 21, 2013

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Tornado damage is 'horrific,' Concord storm chaser says after Oklahoma twister

Chris Curtis, who runs the West Concord Five and Ten in Concord, frequently travels to Oklahoma as part of a storm-chasing group ...
Watertown Splash

Stage prop provides incisive commentary on WMS Talent Show

By Jeremy O.The author is held during the "Hamlet" monologue, one of the many highlights at the annual Watertown Middle School Talent Show ...
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Historical Commission's 2013 Preservation Award Ceremony

You are here: > News Flash SearchPosted on: May 20, 2013Please join the Watertown Historical Commission to celebrate the 2013 Preservation Award Ceremony,Thursday, May 23rd, 7pm, Commander's Mansion, 440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown, MAPosted on: May 8, 2013Posted on: March 11, 2013Posted on: May 17, 2013Posted on: April 26, 2013Posted on: February 28, 2013Posted on: January 22, 2013Posted on: July 19, 2012Posted on: November 26, 2012 149 Main St ...
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Obituary: Areka Der kazarian

Der Kazarian, Areka (Janikian)Of Watertown, survivor of the Armenian Genocide, passed away on May 18, 2013 at the age of 101 ...
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In a show of neighborhood unity, Dorchester residents hold event to raise money for Marathon bombing victims

After a month of planning with help from about 100 volunteers, Dorchester residents touched by the Boston Marathon bombings gathered this afternoon to jump in moon bounces, paint, eat, and raise money for the One Fund for bombing victims ...
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MBTA Transit Police Officer Richard Donohue, wounded in the post-marathon shootout, speaks about his ordeal

Officer Richard "Dic" Donohue of the MBTA Transit Police sat smiling next to his wife, Kim, this morning in the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital gym overlooking the harbor ...
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Obituary: Theresa I. Poirier

POIRIER?Theresa I. (D'Angelo) Of Watertown May 18, 2013 ...
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Obituary: Paula M. Foley

FOLEY, Paula M. (Bociek) Age 72, of Watertown, MA, May 15, 2013 ...
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Tsarnaev's lawyers seek permission to photograph him to show 'evolving mental and physical state'

Lawyers for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect want to be able to take pictures of the 19-year-old now and over time to show evidence of his injuries and his "evolving mental and physical state," according to a filing in federal court in Boston ...
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Mass. state trooper convicted of extortion

A Massachusetts State Police trooper was convicted in federal court Friday of extortion for threatening a gambler who owed their fellow bookie more than ,000 in debts.
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Transit Police Officer Richard Donohue, wounded during Boston Marathon bombing shootout, moves to Spaulding Rehab hospital

In a major medical milestone, Transit Police Officer Richard "Dic" Donohue has now moved to Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Boston, 28 days after he was rushed, nearly lifeless, to Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge ...
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Legal Notice of Delinquent Tax 2012

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Nearly 500 attend 'Open Arts Day' in Watertown, show support for local police

Nearly 500 people attended "Open Arts Day," a free open house at the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown earlier this month, showing a strong display of community following the events of the Boston Marathon bombings and subsequent manhunt occurring locally, according to organization officials ...
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MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.
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Watertown police stepping up seat belt enforcement this month

Drivers, it's time to buckle up: The Watertown Police Department will join 120 other local police departments and state entities in a two-week push to enforce seat belt laws locally starting next Monday ...
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AN EVENING OF COMFORT & FOOD: A Fundraiser for the Watertown Police Foundation

On May 15th, the one month anniversary of the Boston Bombings, Porcini's Italian Restaurant on School Street is holding a special event to support the Watertown Police Foundation ...
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Biking opportunities outside of Boston

The regions north and west of Boston offer a rich array of options for mountain bikers of all abilities ...
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Regional police step up to the manhunt

Hundreds of officers from communities across the state, working 12- to 18-hour shifts at a time, descended to Watertown late last Thursday and early Friday as part of the manhunt for the second suspect of the Boston Marathon bombings, 19-year-old Dzhokhar A ...
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WMS Talent Show on Thursday night; deadline to enter photo contest on Friday

By Sara G., Catherin C., and Christina B.The Watertown community is invited to a night of entertainment at the annual WMS Talent Show on Thursday night, April 25, and the deadline to enter the WMS photo contest is on Friday, April 26 ...
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Top 10 best locations to live in Mass.

If you were to move to any Massachusetts community, where should you go? We analyzed and ranked each towns crime rateincluding violent and property crime,the number of public transit options, the number of historical sites per resident, the percentage of acres that are open space, and the number of grocery stores ...
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Cheapest places to live in Massachusetts

Here's a slideshow of the 10 towns with the cheapest home values in Massachusetts ...
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Top 10 Most Fun Places to Live in Massachusetts

How fun is your town? We ranked the top 10 most fun communities in Massachusetts by analyzing the number of restaurants, theaters, and museums, using Tripadvisor and other online sources, per population data provided by the US Census ...
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Top 10 towns with best schools in Massachusetts

Calculate your ideal Massachusetts community using our Dreamtown Finder ...
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Top 10 hipster places in Massachusetts

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Watertown sidewalks covered in messages of hope

Frightened by the shootout and manhunt that ensued in Watertown Friday, resident Hannah Serbun was hesitant to leave her apartment on Oliver Road ...
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