Arts
Two Artists Featured in Plumbing Museum’s Latest Exhibition: Industrial Nature
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The Plumbing Museum is pleased to announce its upcoming exhibition — Industrial Nature — featuring new works by Artists-in-Residence Joshua Ruder and Jenn Houle.
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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Charity
Support the Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders and Enter to Win $5K for a Vacation
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A raffle is being held by the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network and you can enter to win and also support the Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders – a group that works to reduce alcohol and drug use by teens.
Elections
Want to Vote in the Town Election – Register by Wednesday
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The deadline to be registered to vote for Town Council, School Committee and Library Trustees in the Nov. 7 Watertown Election is Wednesday, Oct. 18.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Drives Over Curb Arrested for OUI, Business Bilked of $40K
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Entertainment
Watertown Farmers Market Celebrating End of Season with Special Events
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End of the Season Celebrations at the Watertown Farmers’ Market.
Environment
Group Holding Discussion of How Climate Change Could Impact Massachusetts
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A meeting will be held about how climate change will impact Massachusetts.
Airplane Noise
Group Concerned with Airplane Noise Meeting in Belmont
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Boston West Fair Skies (BWFS) will hold its quarterly meeting Thursday, November 2 in Belmont, the group announced.
Sports
Watertown Wrestling Coach Kevin Russo Will Join the Athletic Hall of Fame
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(The Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame provided this profile.)
Watertown High School has a tremendous history when it comes to outstanding coaches, including Hall of Famers Dick Berardino, Dick Umile, Eileen Donahue, and Steve Harrington, just to name a few. Kevin Russo is the next coach to join the Hall, and his accomplishments in a 27-year career are lengthy indeed.