Around Town
Contest Looking for the Best Holiday Lighting and Decorations in Watertown
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Proud of your holiday lights display … Do you have the most Christmas spirt – enter the Watertown Holiday Lighting and Decoration Contest!
Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites
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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.
Watertown Pride 2026 — See Photos of the Festivities
The Parade started the festivities for Watertown Pride 2026 on June 6. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown Pride returned to Watertown Square for the fifth year on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
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Sports
Register Now for Spring Watertown Youth Baseball, Softball and Challenger Leagues
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Opening day is still a few months away, but now is the time to register for Watertown Youth Baseball, Softball and Challenger Leagues.
Fire
Fire Damages Kitchen in Watertown’s Flaming Pit Restaurant
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A fire broke out in the kitchen of the recently opened Flaming Pit restaurant on Arsenal Street, Thursday evening, but Watertown Firefighters were able to stop the fire before it damaged the building.
Around Town
Public Invited to Join Watertown Veterans’ Pearl Harbor Observance
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On Thursday Dec. 7, 2017, The Watertown Veterans Council will be hosting a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony located at the Charles River Dock, Watertown, the Watertown Veterans Office announced.
Elections
Watertown Library’s Democracy Talks Focusing on Future of Voting Rights
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The Watertown Free Public Library’s Democracy Talks will host a talk on “The Future of Voting Rights: 2018 and Beyond,” the library announced
Charity
Donate to the Watertown Police Toy Drive at Locations Around Town
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The Whooley Foundation, named after a former Watertown Police officer, is collecting toys and donations for children in the community.
Real Estate
Check Out All the Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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There are 10 open houses around Watertown this week.
Fire
Watertown Firefighters Douse Blaze at Arsenal Street Restaurant
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A fire has broken out at the Flaming Pit Restaurant on Arsenal Street in Watertown.