Around Town

Registration Open for Watertown Faire on the Square

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Watertown’s annual celebration, the Faire on the Square, will take place on Sept. 19, 2026, and vendors can sign up for a space at the event in Saltonstall Park. Find out more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Don’t miss your chance to get your business, organization, or group in front of thousands of local community members from Watertown and beyond! Secure your vendor booth at Watertown’s Faire on the Square, happening Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Saltonstall Park.

Food

See Which Watertown Restaurant is Part of Dine Out Boston

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The interior at Bar ‘Cino features exposed brick and artwork. (Photo courtesy of Bar ‘Cino)

A restaurant in Watertown Square is offering a special-course three-course prix-fixe menu during Dine Out Boston, which runs from Aug. 1 to 15, 2026. The menu is only available for dining in. The following announcement was provided by the Newport Restaurant Group:

Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), is pleased to announce its participation in Dine Out Boston.

Around Town

Free Salsa Dance Lessons, August Watertown Walks

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This month, Live Well Watertown is hosting free dance lessons on four Tuesdays, and the Watertown Walks series continues. The following information was provided by Live Well Watertown, a program of the City of Watertown:

Thrive in Motion Class: Salsa in Saltonstall Park! Tuesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 257 – 8:15 p.m. NO REGISTRATIONNO CLASS IF RAINING

Thrive in Motion: Dance & Wellness SeriesMove your body, lift your mood, and connect in community!  This series blends energizing dance fitness with conversations about stress relief, wellness, and resilience in a welcoming environment. No dance experience needed — just come as you are.What to bring: A water bottle, a towel (for use during class and to sit on during outdoor sessions), and comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for ease of movement.

Around Town

Watertown Rotary Club Hosting Annual Senior Citizen Cookout

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The 2026 Rotary Club Senior Citizens Cookout will take place on Sept. 13, 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The Watertown Rotary Club invites seniors to the annual Senior Citizen Cookout on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at the Sons of Italy Hall. The following information was provided by the Watertown Rotary Club:

The event free of charge, and is sponsored by the Rotary Club, Watertown Savings Bank, and Rockland Trust.

Environment

City Awarded Grant to Help Expand Residential Heat Pumps

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The City of Watertown was one of the groups receiving a grant from the Mass Clean Energy Center. The funds will be used to help renters and lower-income households access clean, energy-efficient heat pumps through coaching, outreach, and financial support. See more information from the Mass Clean Energy Center, below. On July 30, the Mass Clean Energy Center announced more than $2.9 million in awards through the EmPower Massachusetts program to support community-driven projects that break down barriers to clean energy adoption and reduce energy costs for residents across the state. The funding will support innovative projects that connect historically underserved populations with the economic and environmental benefits of clean energy.