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City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work

By Charlie Breitrose | 3 hours ago

Watertown’s City Hall.

Proposed changes to Watertown’s Noise Ordinance will soon be discussed by the City Council, including changes of hours for lawn and garden maintenance.

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

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.

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Police/Fire

Updated: Police Seeking Identity of Woman Who Stole Wallet at Russo’s

By Charlie Breitrose | October 31, 2017

Update: Watertown Police announced on Nov. 3 that they had identified the woman.

Original story:

Watertown Police seek help identifying a woman suspected of taking a wallet from Russo’s. 

Around Town

Watertown Walks Starts Nov. 1 – Join in Weekly Walks Around Town

By Guest Writer | October 31, 2017

The Watertown Health Department is excited to relaunch the Watertown Walks Program!

Sports

Watertown Runner Wins Title at Middlesex League Cross Country Meet

By Charlie Breitrose | October 31, 2017

Watertown senior Emily Koufos ran past the competition to win the Middlesex League Cross Country Meet on Monday.

Around Town

Watertown Health Department Hosting Two Flu Clinics in Early November

By Guest Writer | October 31, 2017

The Watertown Health Department will host two flu vaccine clinics over the next couple weeks for town residents, the officials announced.

Sports

Watertown Field Hockey Enters State Tournament as Second Seed in North

By Charlie Breitrose | October 30, 2017

For the first time in years Watertown High School field hockey team heads into the MIAA State Tournament in the unfamiliar position of not being the top seed in the North Section.

Around Town

Strong Winds, Rain Cause Power Outages, Damage in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | October 30, 2017

High winds and heavy rain Sunday night into Monday morning caused scattered damage in Watertown and left hundreds without power.

Around Town

Watertown Woman Celebrates Her 100th Birthday

By Charlie Breitrose | October 30, 2017

Happy Birthday to Watertown’s newest centenarian!

Elections

LETTER: Support Councilors for Fixing Pot Holes, Not Focused on Political Movements

By Guest Writer | October 30, 2017

Vote Councilors that will worry about fixing potholes!

Well it’s 2017 and sadly most voters believe this is a year when you aren’t required to fulfill your civic responsibility to vote. It’s an off year – right? Save for a small handful of special elections to fill vacancies in the Legislature, no one is running for anything until next year. 

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