During the week of Aug. 17-21, detours will be in place at Mt. Auburn and Chauncey streets due to the reconstruction of Mt. Auburn Street. Sidewalk work will continue near School and Arlington streets, and between Upland and Hillside roads.
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Detours and Temporary Bus Stop Relocation This Week During Mt. Auburn Street Construction
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Traffic detours on Mt. Auburn Street, Boylston Street, and Stearns Road will take place during the week of Aug. 10-14. Also, bus stops near Boylston Street will be moved toward Watertown Square. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
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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.
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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.
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Watertown Group Holding Ceremony for Victims of Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombs
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Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown in memory of those who died in the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment:
Please join us on Sunday, Aug. 9 to commemorate the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9 in 1945.
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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.
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Road Replacement This Week on Mt. Auburn Street, Detours Planned
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The replacement of the roadway on Mt. Auburn Street will take place between Amherst and School streets from Aug. 5-7. Traffic will be diverted off of Mt. Auburn Street, and entrances from Boylston Street and Stearns Road will also be impacted during the construction.
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Watertown Non-Profits & Organizations Can Make PSAs at WCA-TV
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:
It’s time for WCA-TV PSA Day! Watertown nonprofits and organizations have the opportunity to sign up to film a PSA at WCA-TV Studio on Aug. 17, 2026 from 1-4 p.m.
WCA-TV will edit the PSA for you. All you need to do is bring an idea and script. The PSAs created will then be broadcasted on WCA-TV’s Public Channels, as well as uploaded to our site.Organizations have the option to film to coordinate with WCA-TV to film a PSA at a different location.
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Watertown Community Foundation Welcomes Four New Members of Board of Directors
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation welcomes four new board members to the Board of Directors over the last year: Rachel Kaprielian, Christina Murphy, Dwayne Parmley and Erin Webb. The Watertown Community Foundation relies on the Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership and guidance for its grant making efforts, oversight and stewardship of the Foundation’s financial resources, and bring valuable insight, expertise and community connection to identify and address opportunities and challenges in Watertown. Rachel Kaprielian serves as President and CEO of Triangle, Inc., a leading human services nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. She brings decades of leadership spanning government, public policy, human services, workforce development, and corporate affairs. Rachel began her public service as a Watertown Councilor at-Large before being elected to six terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing Watertown and Cambridge.