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Watertown, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex County. Zip codes in Watertown, MA include 02472, 02471, and 02477. More Watertown information.

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6 hrs ago | Patch.com

Flood Watch Issued for Watertown

Residents can expect a rainy Saturday, with heavy rainfall from Saturday afternoon into Saturday night.

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Fri Jun 01, 2012

Business Journal

Walmart meets opposition in Massachusetts

As Walmart seeks expansion into more urban areas in Massachusetts, the world's largest retailer is meeting a mixed bag of welcomes.

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Thu May 31, 2012

Patch.com

9 Year Old in Serious Condition After Hit By Car

A car crossed over the center line on School Street and hit a nine-year-old Belmont resident who was mowing a neighbor's lawn on Memorial Day, seriously injuring the boy, according to Belmont Police.

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Patch.com

LETTER: Resident Upset About Sudden Parking Ticket Spree Near Watertown Square

Editor, I own a condo near Watertown Square and I and my neighbors have recently noticed tickets appearing seemingly randomly on cars during the day.

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Patch.com

200 Customers Remain in the Dark after Transformer Fire at DPW Yard

BMLD's Jennifer Santoro said that power will be restored to all customers by 4 p.m. this afternoon.

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Patch.com

MBTA Hosts Meeting on Future of 73 Bus, Belmont Street/Trapelo Road Reconstruction

On June 7, the MBTA present the Key Bus Route Improvement Program to gather information on how to improve the 73 bus route in Watertown and Belmont.

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Wed May 30, 2012

Patch.com

High Schoolers and Town Meeting Up the Smoking Age, Clear the Air

Two of the articles discussed and voted on during last night's Town Meeting were proposed by students at Brookline High School , who are part of the school's Peer Leadership program.A "It's heartening to me as moderator to have high school studentsa€¦participate in the civic process," said Moderator Sandy Gadsby.

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Patch.com

Marshall Home Fund Awards Grants to Groups that Help Seniors in Watertown

The following information was released by the Marshall Home Fund: The Board of Directors of the Marshall Home Fund is pleased to announce the recipients of its latest round of program grant awards.

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Patch.com

LETTER: World in Watertown Urges Town Boards to Stop Walmart from Coming to Town

Ladies and Gentlemen: We write regarding the proposed construction of a Walmart store in our community.

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Tue May 29, 2012

CBS Local

Wild Turkey Killed After Attacking People At Mt. Auburn Cemetery

The peaceful beauty of Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge is something to savor, unless, of course, you're being chased by a wild turkey.

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Patch.com

PHOTOS: Memorial Day in Watertown 2012

Hundreds lined the streets of Watertown to see the the town's veterans, youngsters, bands and many others march in the annual Memorial Day Parade.

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Sun May 27, 2012

Patch.com

Fire Chief Becomes Head of State Group, New Trash/Recycling Program

Watertown Fire Chief Mario Orangio took over the presidency of the state fire chief's association this week with a ceremony at Oakley Country Club.

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Sat May 26, 2012

Patch.com

Opening of Waltham Pool Delayed Until July

Reopening of the Connors Memorial Pool, currently undergoing renovations, has been delayed until July.

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Patch.com

Watertown's Patriotic Banners Replaced After Complaints that Originals Looked Like the French Flag

Lamp posts around town have been dressed up for Memorial Day with banners resembling the Star Spangled Banner, but those were not the original ones installed around Watertown.

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Fri May 25, 2012

Patch.com

House Hunt: Open Houses in Watertown and Waltham, May 26-27

Searching for a new place to call home? Here is a sampling of open houses this weekend in Watertown and Waltham.

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Patch.com

Patch Readers Have Picked Their Favorite Place to Hear Music in Watertown

In a close vote, Stellina restaurant came out top of the Best of Patch Readers' Choice contest for the best place to hear live music.A The Italian restaurant in Watertown Square hosts live jazz two days a week.

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Patch.com

Republicans Take Aim at Markey, Prep for Congressional Contest

Two Republican candidates for Massachusetts' 5th Congressional District say 36 years is enough for Democrat Edward Markey, and they want to cut spending by the Federal government and improve the economy.

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Patch.com

Waltham's Arrest Logs, May 20 - May 23: Drug and Vehicle Arrests

Sunday, May 20 Monica Domingues, 34, 916 Moody St., arrested and charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon.A Omar Ramirez, 33, of 33 Beech St., arrested and charged with assault and battery.

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Thu May 24, 2012

Freshnews

Dynasil Signs Technology Collaboration Agreement with Mayo Clinic

WATERTOWN, Mass. -- -- Dynasil Corporation of America today announced that it has entered into a technology collaboration agreement with Mayo Clinic, a not-for-profit worldwide leader in medical care, research and education for people from all walks of life.

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Community Advocate Newspaper

Claire M. Antonellis, 84

She was the beloved wife of Louis J. Antonellis; loving mother to Janice Antonellis and husband Ralph Finos of Holliston, Richard Antonellis and wife Patty of West Warwick, RI, Jeanine Antonellis Davis of Northborough, Stephen Antonellis and wife Sherry of Flanders, New Jersey, and Donald Antonellis and partner Stephen Trumbull of Lyon, France.

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