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Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites

By Charlie Breitrose | 18 hours ago

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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Congrats Grads! — See Photos from the Class of 2026
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Family-Run Company Has Created High Tech Medical Parts for Decades in Watertown
Sports

WHS Sports: Soccer Team Triumphs in OT, Field Hockey & Football Ready for Next Round

By Charlie Breitrose | November 7, 2017

The Watertown boys soccer team defeated Bedford in overtime at Victory Field on Monday night to move on to the Div. 3 North Section semifinals.

Around Town

Historical Society Event Features a Virtual Tour of Mount Auburn Cemetery

By Guest Writer | November 7, 2017

The Historical Society of Watertown will present a visual tour through Mount Auburn Cemetery.

Schools

Minuteman Student from Watertown Creating on Mural at Lexington Library

By Guest Writer | November 7, 2017

The Cary Memorial Library’s Teen Space will soon have a new mural adorning the wall, thanks to two industrious students from Minuteman High School, school officials announced.

Election 2017

Watertown Town Election: Whose Running, Where Do You Vote and More

By Charlie Breitrose | November 6, 2017

Watertown’s Town Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 7 and voters will be able to cast their ballots for Town Council, School Committee and Board of Library Trustees. 

Campaign Finance

UPDATED: See How Much Watertown Candidates Raised and Who Gave Them Money

By Charlie Breitrose | November 6, 2017

{Updated Nov. 7 at 8:50 a.m.: The reports for School Committee candidate Liz Yusem and Council Candidate David Stokes was left off the first version of the story.}

One candidate for Town Council raised nearly $17,000 and two others raised several thousand for their run this year according to campaign finance reports filed at the Watertown Town Clerk’s office.

Around Town

Watertown Hosting Veteran’s Day Concert and Breakfast

By Guest Writer | November 6, 2017

Watertown will honor Veteran’s Day with two events this week – a concert and a breakfast.

Around Town

Winter Parking Ban Dates Announced by Watertown Police Chief

By Guest Writer | November 6, 2017

Watertown Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn has announced the 2017-2018 Winter
Parking Ban dates.

Around Town

Wayside Multi Service Center the Cause of the Month at Not Your Average Joe’s

By Guest Writer | November 6, 2017

You can dine at Not Your Average Joe’s in Watertown and raise money for the Wayside Multi Service Center, the group announced.

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