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City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work

By Charlie Breitrose | 2 hours ago

Watertown’s City Hall.

Proposed changes to Watertown’s Noise Ordinance will soon be discussed by the City Council, including changes of hours for lawn and garden maintenance.

Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites

The effort to bring a food co-op to the Watertown area reached a major milestone recently, and has gained momentum in its effort to open a retail store.

WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted

Fans from around the globe will be coming to the United States for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11, including for several games in the Boston area. There are plenty of ways to take in some of the atmosphere and the spirit of the world’s largest sporting event in and around Watertown.

Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week, See Who Will be There, Including New Vendors

The Watertown Farmers Market returns on June 10, 2026. (Courtesy of Watertown Farmers Market)

The Watertown Farmers Market season begins this week, with the first market of 2026 taking place on Wednesday. See more information about what to expect, how to get there, and food asssistance programs in the announcement provided by the Watertown Farmers Market, below.

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Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Cinderella, Comedy Watch Party, Run Club, Children’s Author, Bourbon Day

By Charlie Breitrose | 3 hours ago

If you need a break from the World Cup (or do not follow soccer), Watertown has plenty of events to choose from this weekend. All weekend, Watertown Children’s Theatre will present Cinderella. Fans of comedy can join the watch party for the finale of Taskmaster UK. This weekend looks hot, but the Watertown Running Club has a pair of runs before the mercury rises. On Sunday, the Watertown Library hosts children’s author Melissa Stewart. Looking for some libations, head to Donohue’s in Sunday for National Bourbon Day.

Letters

LETTER: Parents Concerned About Students With Disabilities, Call for “Vote of No Confidence” for School Administrator

By Guest Writer | 4 hours ago

To the Editor,

We are a group of Watertown caregivers and community members writing to raise urgent awareness about an active community petition concerning the experiences of students with disabilities in Watertown Public Schools.

Government

Watertown’s State Reps. & State Senator Will Take Public’s Question at Town Hall Meeting

By Guest Writer | 4 hours ago

Massachusetts State House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The following information was provided by Will Brownsberger’s office:

Join Senator Will Brownsberger, Representative John Lawn, and Representative Steve Owens on Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. for an informal “town hall” style discussion with Watertown residents.

Obituaries

OBIT: James “Larry” Coe, 80, CPA in Watertown Sq., Singer & Lover of Classical Music

By Guest Writer | 5 hours ago

Larry Coe

James Laurence “Larry” Coe of Watertown, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 80.

Schools

Watertown Students Graduate, Earn Honors at Their Colleges & Universities

By Guest Writer | June 10, 2026

Watertown residents graduated from Salve Regina, WPI, James Madison, and Trine. Local students earned honors at Springfield College, Ohio State, Assumption, Emmanuel, Fairfield, and Quinnipiac.

Letters

OP-ED: In Support of Instituting Medicare for All

By Guest Writer | June 10, 2026

By David BlitzmanWatertown Resident

My cousin’s life was saved by Obamacare. Obamacare, also known as the Affordable Care Act and Patient Protection Act expanded health coverage for Americans, improved consumer protections, and decreased costs for American consumers.

Letters

LETTER: Questions About Letter Endorsed by Majority of Council

By Guest Writer | June 10, 2026

Greetings Councilors:

Am I missing something? On June 3, 2026, a letter appeared in Watertown News; purportedly signed by eight Watertown City Councilors advocating in support of Medicare for All.

Around Town

Watertown Group Joining De-ICE Citizens Bank National Week of Action

By Guest Writer | June 9, 2026

Twenty-five people came out to the Indivisible Progressive Watertown No Ice-Citizens Bank Protest in Watertown on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Joshua Touster)

The following announcement was provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown:

Nearly two-thirds of Americans believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has gone “too far” in its immigration crackdown and are making communities “less safe.” But how can they voice their concerns with ICE and the Trump administration?