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

By Charlie Breitrose | 23 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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Election 2017

School Committee Candidate Q&A: Liz Yusem

By Guest Writer | November 3, 2017

The candidates for School Committee each received the same six questions from the Watertown News about some issues facing the Watertown Schools and themselves. Here are the responses for Liz Yusem:

Election 2017

Find Out About the Candidates for Watertown Town Councilor At-Large

By Charlie Breitrose | November 2, 2017

Every two years the entire Town Council is up for re-election in Watertown. This year, the race for Town Councilor At-Large features six candidates running for four spots on the board. 

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Watertown Boys Soccer Hosting First Round Game in State Tournament

By Charlie Breitrose | November 2, 2017

The Watertown High School boys soccer team secured the fifth seed in the MIAA Div. 3 North Section bracket, and will host a first round game on Friday. 

Schools

Watertown Student Named as Mentor to State Student Leadership Group

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2017

Project 351 today announced the members of the 2018 Alumni Leadership Council (ALC), a group of Project 351 high school alumni, including one from Watertown, who serve as stewards of Project 351’s mission and values.

Elections

Town Council Candidate Q&A: Caroline Bays

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2017

Watertown News reached out to candidates running for Councilor At-Large in the Watertown Election on Nov. 7, 2017 and asked them the same six questions. Here are the responses for Caroline Bays:

Elections

Town Council Candidate Q&A: Anthony Donato

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2017

Watertown News reached out to candidates running for Councilor At-Large in the Watertown Election on Nov. 7, 2017 and asked them the same six questions. Here are the responses for Anthony Donato:

Elections

Town Council Candidate Q&A: Tony Palomba

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2017

Watertown News reached out to candidates running for Councilor At-Large in the Watertown Election on Nov. 7, 2017 and asked them the same six questions. Here are the responses for Tony Palomba:

Election 2017

Town Council Candidate Q&A: David Stokes

By Guest Writer | November 2, 2017

Watertown News reached out to candidates running for Councilor At-Large in the Watertown Election on Nov. 7, 2017 and asked them the same six questions. Here are the responses for David Stokes:

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