Elections
Watch the Town Council, School Committee Candidate Forums On-Line
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If you missed the Candidate Forums featuring the people running for office in the 2017 Watertown Election, you can watch them online.
City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work
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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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Watertown Pride 2026 — See Photos of the Festivities
Congrats Grads! — See Photos from the Class of 2026
Police Log: Rabbi Harassed, Teens Suspected of Setting Small Blaze at Home Depot
Food
The Last Watertown Farmers’ Market of the Year Coming Thursday
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As the end of October approaches, so does the end of the season for the Watertown Farmers’ Market and there are some special events this week.
Schools
Start Time for Watertown High School Moving Later Starting Fall of 2018
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Watertown High School will start 35 minutes later starting in the fall of 2018 after the School Committee voted to approve the school start time change on Monday night.
Schools
Asbestos Found in Walls of Watertown High School, Effort to Remove it Underway
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An inspection of Watertown High School discovered that the plaster on the walls contain asbestos, Superintendent Dede Galdston announced Monday, and the district has started determining the best way to deal with the hazardous material.
Obituaries
OBIT: John Lisman, 73, Brandeis Professor Renown for His Research into the Brain
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Brandeis professor, renown neuroscience researcher and Watertown resident John Lisman died on Oct. 20, 2017 at the age of 73, the university announced.
Elections
LETTER: Endorsement for Watertown Library Trustees from Retiring Trustee
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It’s late October, and local election season is in full swing with political signs sprouting on lawns all over town. Among them, people may notice the names of candidates for Library Trustee.
Around Town
Drop Off Your Unused or Expired Prescription Drugs at the Police Station
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The Town of Watertown will be hosting a prescription drug take back day. The town sent out the following announcement.
Development
Phase 3 of Arsenal Yards, with 7 Story Building, Approved by Planning Board
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The third phase of the Arsenal Yards project got the go ahead from members of the Planning Board on Thursday night.