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New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects

By Charlie Breitrose | 46 minutes ago

A vision of what a new Watertown Middle School could look like created by Ai3 Architects and presented to the School Committee in October 2025.

The possibility of building a new Middle School in Watertown moved a step closer to becoming a reality at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The Council also approved funding for projects at City parks, the library, Police Station, and for Watertown’s Treaty Day celebration.

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

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.

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Sports

One of WHS’s Most Competitive Athletes, Maxwell Kerman, Going into Hall of Fame

By Guest Writer | October 4, 2017

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

Maxwell Kerman competed hard in everything he did, whether it was on the football field or the basketball court. He played 3 years of football and 4 years of basketball for Watertown High.

Government

Discuss the Renovation of Three Watertown Parks at Upcoming Meetings

By Guest Writer | October 4, 2017

As the Town plans for the renovation of two parks and installing lights in another one officials will host public meetings to hear from the public about what they would like to see at Casey, Moxley and Filippello Parks

Entertainment

Watertown Library Has Wide Variety of Events in October

By Guest Writer | October 4, 2017

October is a busy month at the Watertown Free Public Library with a day to preserve your photos and letters, a citizenship class, an author talk and many more activities.

Business

Meet the Watertown & Belmont Police Chiefs at a Chamber Event

By Guest Writer | October 4, 2017

The Watertown Belmont Chamber of Commerce will host an event where you can meet your Police Chief and find out about how safe is your business.

Schools

High School Moves a Step Closer to Being Accepted Into State Building Program

By Charlie Breitrose | October 3, 2017

For the fourth time this year Watertown Public School officials applied to have the renovation Watertown High School partially funded by the state, and this time the project has caught the eye of state officials who will come take a closer look at the aging campus.

Election 2017

Hear from Those Running for Council, School Committee at 2 Candidate Forums

By Charlie Breitrose | October 3, 2017

Watertown News and Watertown Cable Access will host a pair of candidate forums featuring the people running for Town Councilor At-Large and School Committee in the Town Election.

Around Town

Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Soon, Info Available at the Senior Center

By Charlie Breitrose | October 3, 2017

Navigating through the Medicare system can be confusing, Part A, Part B, Medicare Advantage and choosing a drug plan – and which one fit you best this year might not be the best one next year.

Around Town

Enter the 26th Annual Scarecrow Contest at the Watertown Mall

By Guest Writer | October 3, 2017

Join the fun! The Watertown Mall is hosting its 26th Annual Scarecrow Contest.

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