Arsenal Park
Visions for What Arsenal Park Could Look Like Presented to the Public
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Some visions for what Arsenal Park could look like after some sprucing up went on display Wednesday night, and residents got an opportunity to give their reviews.
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
Police/Fire
Two Suspect Sought for Using Counterfeit $100 Bills at Watertown Store
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Two men are suspected by the Watertown Police of using three counterfeit $100 bills at a store in town.
Schools
WHS Guest Speaker Tackles Some Tough Subjects as Part of the SPEAK Project
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Michael ‘Mykee’ Fowlin returned to Watertown High School on September 25th to perform his one-person show, “You Don’t Know Me Until You Know Me,” for an all-school assembly, the Watertown Youth Coalition announced.
Entertainment
Watertown Mall Has Halloween Events, Scarecrow Contest and Story Time
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The Watertown Mall has some fun activities coming up this month, including some Halloween activities.
Building for the Future
Town Manager: Town Can Build 3 Elementary Schools Within Regular Budget
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Few towns can afford to pay for a major school project within its operating budget, let alone three, but Town Manager Michael Driscoll announced that the town would be able to finance the renovation or reconstruction of all three elementary schools without having to add to tax bills by passing a debt exclusion, Tuesday night.
Obituaries
OBIT: Ellice Lund, 93, Active in Watertown Organizations, Worked at Cambridge Savings
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Ellice T. (Lecie) Lund passed away peacefully on September 3 at the age of 93 in Littleton, MA. She was the beloved wife of the late John S. Lund and devoted mother of daughters, Jo-Anne Lund and husband, David Fox, and Susan Lund and her partner, Amy Bell, and the late Laurie Lund.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Seeks Applications for Health, School Grants
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The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is pleased to announce that we are
accepting applications for two programs: the Healthy Watertown Grants program and the School Program Grants (offered in conjunction with the Watertown Education Foundation).
Government
State Rep. Hecht Holding 2 Office Hours to Meet with Residents
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Representative Jonathan Hecht announced he will hold office hours twice in Watertown this month. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following times and locations.