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

By Charlie Breitrose | 20 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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Government

Victory Field Committee Wants Decorative Fence along Orchard Street

By Charlie Breitrose | October 10, 2017

The fence along Orchard Street in front of the track at Victory Field is a bit of a mishmash now, but the committee making recommendations for the renovation of the area wants to give it a more attractive look.

Election 2017

School Committee Candidate Forum Thursday, Council Forum Next Week

By Charlie Breitrose | October 10, 2017

On Thursday evening Watertown News and Watertown Cable Access will host the  School Committee candidates in a forum, and next week the Town Council Candidates will have their turn.

Obituaries

OBIT: Yolanda F. Pirolli, 95, Helped Run Building Materials Co., Raised 3 Sons

By Guest Writer | October 10, 2017

A Funeral Mass for Yolanda F. (Corsi) Pirolli, will be celebrated on Wednesday October 11, 2017 at 9 a.m., in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown.

Business

Tufts Health Plan HQ Receives Superior Energy Performance Designation

By Guest Writer | October 10, 2017

Tufts Health Plan’s Watertown office buildings have received the top designation for superior energy performance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the company announced.

Farmers Market

Watertown Farmers’ Market Includes, Raffle, Football Apps and More

By Guest Writer | October 10, 2017

The Watertown Farmers Market still has a few weeks left, and there are some fun activities and of course local farm and food stands.

Sports

Raiders 2007 Basketball State Champs to Enter WHS Athletic Hall of Fame

By Guest Writer | October 9, 2017

(The Watertown High School Athletic Hall of Fame submitted the following team profile)

Hall of Fame Coach Steve Harrington consistently had his teams knocking on the door of a State Championship in the early 2000’s.

Entertainment

Halloween Activities at the Commander’s Mansion’s ‘Lil Monster Mash

By Guest Writer | October 9, 2017

Kids can come down to the Commander’s Mansion for some Halloween fun during the Second Annual ‘lil Monster Mash.

Schools

Minuteman High School to be Featured on PBS Documentary This Week

By Guest Writer | October 9, 2017

Minuteman High School is one of three vocational technical high schools in Massachusetts featured on “Job Centered Learning,” an upcoming, hour-long PBS television documentary about career and technical education by award-winning filmmaker Bob Gliner, the school announced.

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