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

By Charlie Breitrose | 21 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 Log: Woman Caught Breaking into Childcare Center, Multiple Vehicles Vandalized

By Charlie Breitrose | October 8, 2017

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Real Estate

A Cape, Two Town Houses and a Condo Sold This Week in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | October 8, 2017

See the two homes that sold this week in Watertown.

Football

Watertown Football Battled Strong Wilmington Team Friday Night

By Charlie Breitrose | October 7, 2017

The Watertown football team lead Wilmington for the whole first half of the Raiders final regular season home game, but fell 32-17.

Entertainment

Watertown Family Network Hosts Touch the Trucks Event

By Guest Writer | October 7, 2017

On Nov. 4, the Watertown Family Network will host a Touch the Trucks event in the parking lot behind the Senior Center and Watertown Public School offices.

Business

Landlord Denied Request to Add Parking on Elm Street, Says is Needed for Building’s Success

By Charlie Breitrose | October 6, 2017

The owner of the building that has been a place for people to grab a meal – most recently Wild Rice – has been frustrated by the lack of parking in the area. Last week he was denied a request to add street parking in the area near his property on Elm Street.

Sports

New Co-op Girls Swimming Team Earns First Victory Over Burlington

By Charlie Breitrose | October 6, 2017

The fledgling Arlington-Watertown girls swimming team got its first taste of success over the weekend when the team defeated Burlington 52-41 for its first dual meet win. 

Elections

Watertown Cable Airing Interviews with Candidates in Town Election

By Charlie Breitrose | October 6, 2017

The Town Election is a month away, and you can learn about the candidates from the candidate interviews conducted by Watertown Cable. 

Real Estate

Wide Range of Properties Hosting Open Houses in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | October 6, 2017

Home seekers have more than a dozen open houses to check out this week.

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