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City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage

By Charlie Breitrose | June 18, 2026

A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.

One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?

Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show

Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.

Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony

Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)

The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough.

Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More

311 Service Center staff — Constituant Service Director Laura Murray (left) and Constituent Services Representative Stephanie Owens — outside their office City Hall. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Inside a small office in the back corner of City Hall sits the heart of Watertown’s 311 Service Center. The two-woman operation fields calls, texts, emails, and other messages about potholes, people trying to reach a City employee, and occasionally to report something strange they have just witnessed.

More Headlines

Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project

New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects

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

Around Town

Mt. Auburn Project: Sidewalk Work in Coolidge Sq., Drainage Installation Near Walnut St.

By Guest Writer | 10 hours ago

Caution tape blocks off an area of sidewalk under construction in Coolidge Square in early June 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Sidewalks will be torn up in some places, and repoured in other sections of Mt. Auburn Street in Coolidge Square during the week of June 22-26. Also, drainage will be installed in the area from Walnut Street to Spruce Street. See the impacts and other details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Real Estate

Four Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | 10 hours ago

A trio of condos and a single family home were sold this week.

Entertainment

Small Saves Has a Day Full of Hockey in This Week’s Cartoon

By Guest Writer | June 20, 2026

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.

Around Town

DPW Hosting Neighborhood Community Meeting About Cottage Street Reconstruction

By Guest Writer | June 19, 2026

Residents of the Cottage Street area can learn about upcoming road and sidewalk reconstruction during a community meeting hosted by the Department of Public Works on June 30. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Elections

Sen. Elizabeth Warren Endorses Candidate in State Senate Race

By Guest Writer | June 19, 2026

Daniel Lander.

The following announcement was provided by The Lander Committee:

Senator Elizabeth Warren endorsed Daniel Lander in his campaign for State Senate, pointing towards his record of delivering real results in Boston, and his willingness to challenge the broken status quo politics that are not working for Massachusetts residents.

Real Estate

More Than 2 Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | June 19, 2026

Check out the list of properties hosting tours in town this weekend.

Entertainment

Last Tour of Historic Edmund Fowle House Before Summer Coming Up Sunday

By Charlie Breitrose | June 18, 2026

The Edmund Fowle House & Museum with our 2022 Yard Art exhibit on display. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)

This Sunday is the last chance for a few months to visit Watertown’s second oldest standing home, the Edmund Fowle House.

Letters

LETTER: City Should Hire Independent Polling Group to Gauge Public Opinion on Major Issues

By Guest Writer | June 18, 2026

On June 9, two of us – Watertown residents Bruce Coltin and Josh Rosmarin — spoke at the City Council’s public forum to present our case for the City to commission a polling organization to better determine where residents stand on major issues.