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New Police Officers Sworn In

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

The Watertown Police Department is pleased to announce the swearing-in of two new officers into its ranks. They are Officers David Cobe and Officer Feras Irqsusi. Officers Cobe and Irqsusi attended the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Basic Police Officers Training Academy sponsored by the Lowell Police Academy. The new officers will participate in an extensive field-training program before receiving their final assignments with the Patrol Division. The swearing-in ceremony took place on December 21, 2011 in the community room of the Police Station.

Officer Cobe is a 2001 graduate of Watertown High School. Officer Irqsusi is a 2003 graduate of Watertown High School and holds a Bachelors degree from UMass-Boston.

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All Night Parking Ban

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Residents are reminded that the Winter Parking Ban will go into effect beginning Sunday November 27, 2011.

Town of Watertown Traffic Rules and Orders
Article V  Section 5: No All Night Parking:
No vehicle may be parked on any street for a period of time longer than one (1) hour between the hours of one AM and six AM of any day.

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Grant to combat underage drinking received

Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Today the department received a grant from Executive Office of Public Safety to combat underage drinking. View the entire Press Release here.

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Suspicious Phone Calls

Thursday, April 21st, 2011

There appear to be robo-dialers targeting Watertown residents in an attempt to collect debit card information. The messages received indicate your card has been locked out and they request you enter your information to unlock your card. These messages have used Watertown Savings Bank,  Sovereign Bank or no name at all. These calls are originating out of  State, some have come from area code 701 and 619.

Never provide your information over the phone, your Bank would not initiate this type of call or request.

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Winter Parking Ban

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

TRAFFIC DIVISION
Dear Watertown Residents,

Fall has arrived and the weather is getting colder; signaling the coming of typical New England weather. Late November usually brings with it cold rains, a vast array of fallen leaves and then ice and snow. The Department of Public Works needs to have the streets clear of any parked vehicles in order to perform street cleaning, catch basin clearing, and the removal of snow and ice from the roads.

In preparation for the coming winter months, the Watertown Police Department again would like to remind motor vehicle owners of the “Winter Parking Ban” Ordinance. Starting Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 11:59 PM, the Winter Parking Ban will go into effect. The Ordinance states that no vehicle shall remain on any public way for more than one hour between the hours of 1AM and 6AM every day of the week until April 1, 2011. HP placard holders are not exempt from the parking ban, and all vehicles must be properly registered and insured.

There are several public property locations in Watertown including Schools where residents are allowed to park during the overnight hours. All locations are open to overnight parking at 7PM, but all vehicles must be removed no later than 7AM the following day. During a snow event, any vehicle parked at a school facility must be removed no later than 6AM to allow for snow removal by the town.

Locations: 1. Any metered space at a any of the Town’s Municipal Parking lots.
2. Any public school parking lot.
3. Public parking lot at Mt Auburn street and Boylston Streets.
4. Victory Field-Marion Road Ext.
5. Police station front lot only (23 spaces) at 552 Main Street.

In addition to the Winter Parking Ban, Commercial business owners are reminded that the property owner is responsible for the removal of any snow or ice from any sidewalk; improved or plain asphault, following any snow or ice storm. A 36 inch pathway must be cleared on all sidewalks that abut the commercial business and no snow or ice may be thrown or placed on any public way under any circumstances.

If you have any questions regarding the Winter parking Ban or snow removal by-laws, please feel free to contact Sgt. Joseph Deignan at 617-972-6547.

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Gypsy activity

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

There have been numerous reports throughout the area Greater Boston area about gypsy driveway paving scams. They will come to resident’s homes and state that they have extra material and offer to pave the driveways for a low price. Upon completion of the job they will demand more money than originally quoted. Additionally there have been reports of tree companies reporting they are working in a neighbor’s yard and they ask to walk the property line so they don’t damage any of “your” trees. This person typically will be talking on a cell phone while walking with you and another person will then enter your home and steal jewelry and other assorted items. Yet another approach they may use to enter a home is posing as water department employees and request access to your basement to check your meter. They typically work in pairs and will be driving non-descript rental pickup trucks with out of state license plates. They typically target elderly residents and will flee the home if confronted. Please be aware of these scams and contact the Watertown PD if this happens to you or you witness suspicious activity of this or any other nature in your neighborhood.

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Federal Authorities Conduct Search in Watertown

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

You may have heard that Federal authorities conducted a search this morning of a residence in Watertown possibly associated with the Times Square bombing incident.  Chief Deveau would like to advise you that there is absolutely no threat, or need for concern, to the residents of Watertown.  Due to its nature, this incident has sparked a large amount of media coverage including helicopters hovering above Watertown.  There is not an active search for any suspects and there is no need to be concerned.

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Watertown Square traffic No Longer impacted

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

The Fire Department is investigating a smoke condition with sprinkler activation in the area of 22 Mount Auburn Street and Main Street. Traffic is being diverted from the area, South bound traffic on Mount Auburn Street is being diverted onto Summer Street to Waverley Avenue. Update from the Fire Department is a sprinkler activation, fire knocked down and all companies working. Traffic is returning to normal as of 0855.

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DPW Distributing Water

Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

 

The town has received a limited supply of bottled drinking water. The water will be distributed at the DPW Yard at 124 Orchard Street  beginning at 6:30 PM.  You must bring proof of Watertown residency such as a license, utility bill or  tax bill to receive water. Due to the limited supply we will distribute the water until the present supply  is exhausted. We have requested additional supplies from the state.

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MWRA – BOIL WATER ORDER

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

The Town of Watertown Emergency Management Agency would like to inform you  that water service to all MWRA customer communities east of Weston has been interrupted by a major water pipe break in Weston.  Due to this break, A BOIL WATER ORDER IS BEING ISSUED FOR DRINKING WATER FOR ALL MWRA COMMUNITIES EAST OF WESTON UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.  In addition, emergency water conservation measures are being implemented for all impacted communities.

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