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Lt. Gov. Recognizes Watertown as Part of Inaugural Group of Climate Leader Communities

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours ago

City Council President Mark Sideris speaks with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll at the Climate Leader Communities event held in Watertown on May 2. (Courtesy of the DOER)

Watertown’s efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases were recognized by the State on Friday. The Healey-Driscoll Administration held the celebration of the state’s first 19 certified Climate Leader Communities outside the “crown jewel” of Watertown’s green efforts: the net-zero energy high school now being constructed on Columbia Avenue.

Former WHS Player Readying for Her Sixth Year as a College Field Hockey

Aurise Tattrie will be playing her sixth year of college field hockey at UMass Lowell this fall. (Contributed Photo)

Aurise Tattrie has amassed perhaps the longest college career of any former Watertown field hockey player, as she enters her sixth year playing at UMass Lowell. She will play her final season as a captain of the River Hawks, but the journey has had its ups and downs.

The Evolution of Watertown Pride 2022 to Today, Celebration Planned for June 1

The following piece was provided by the Watertown Pride Committee:

In June 2025, Watertown Pride will kick-off its fourth consecutive year of celebrations, fostering unity and diversity in Watertown and beyond. With a parade, festival, and much more planned throughout June, Watertown’s celebration this year would not be possible without the hard work and insights of all those involved in the years prior.

Drivers Will Have to Start Paying to Charge Electric Vehicles at City’s Charging Stations

The City of Watertown announced changes to the policy of charging EVs at City-owned charging stations. Starting on May 1 drivers will have to pay to charge at the stations located in City and school lots. See the details below:

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Government

City Announcement: Understanding Your Electricity Choice

By Guest Writer | April 8, 2025

By Silas Fyler|City of Watertown’s Assistant Director for Energy Management

In many Massachusetts communities, residents have options when it comes to how they get their electricity supply. All of us receive a bill from Eversource that includes a cost for electricity delivery and electricity supply. We have no choice in who delivers electricity to our homes and businesses. In Watertown, that is always Eversource. But we do have a choice in who we pay for our electricity supply.

Around Town

Watertown Business Coalition Coffee Connect at City Hall

By Guest Writer | April 8, 2025

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:

The Watertown Business Coalition and Watertown Events Team Present a Coffee Connect at City Hall on April 16.

Letters

LETTER: Ongoing Concerns – Parks, Recreation and Athletic Facilities

By Guest Writer | April 8, 2025

To: Watertown Parks and Recreation SubcommitteeFor the past several months, I have been active as a resident to continue monitoring of items related to Parks, Recreation and Athletics for the Town of Watertown. More specifically, focusing on our recreation and athletic facilities as well as the policies which guide their use.

Around Town

Latest Local Podcast Episodes Feature Sen. Brownsberger, Watertown Arts & Culture Chat

By Charlie Breitrose | April 8, 2025

State Sen. Will Brownsberger

One of Watertown’s legislators on Beacon Hill, State Sen. Will Brownsberger, appeared on the Little Local Conversations podcast to talk about his career before politics as well as som of his priorities in the State House. Podcast host Matt Hanna also released an episode this week about what’s going on in the Watertown arts and culture scene.

Sports

Nine Watertown Athletes Named Middlesex League Winter All-Stars, One Named MVP

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2025

Watertown junior Will Carty was named Middlesex Freedom MVP, as well as being All-Conference for the 2024-25 boys basketball season. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Several Watertown High School athletes received League All-Star honors, including members of the boys and girls basketball teams, boys and girls wrestling, and boys ice hockey. See who made the list in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.

Government

City Manager Speaks About the City Budget, Staffing, Streets & Watertown Square in Local Podcast

By Charlie Breitrose | April 7, 2025

City Manager George Proakis spoke about development in Watertown, adding staff to the City government, the state of Watertown’s streets, and more on the Eye on Watertown podcast. He was joined by Assistant City Manager for Community Development and Planning Steve Magoon.

Entertainment

Actor Will Share Stories from “The Godfather,” at Event Also Featuring Jazz & Italian Dinner

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2025

The following announcement was provided by event organizer, Spajazzy:

Prepare for an unforgettable evening with Gianni Russo, the iconic Carlo Rizzi from “The Godfather” I and II, as he brings his captivating show, “Untold Stories from the Hollywood Godfather,” to the Sons of Italy in Watertown, MA, on Friday, May 2, 2025. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the show beginning at 7:30 PM.

Around Town

Charles River Conservancy & State Rep. Owens Hosting Earth Day Clean Up

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2025

Volunteers from the 2023 Charles River Cleanup. (Contributed Photo)

An Earth Day clean up of the Charles River in Watertown and Cambridge will be hosted by State Rep. Steve Owens and the Charles River Conservancy. The event will be on Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to noon. See information in the announcement from State Rep. Owen’s below.