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

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours 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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Transportation

Two Highway Projects Will Impact Traffic Around the Boston Area

By Guest Writer | September 30, 2017

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation warns drivers about two roadwork projects that could impact traffic around the Boston area – one on the Mass. Turnpike and one on Rte. 128/I-95.

Around Town

OP-ED: Library’s Girls Who Code Program Addresses Important Need

By Guest Writer | September 30, 2017

Eight months ago my wife and I welcomed our daughter, Harriet, to the world. She has filled our suddenly sleepless lives with so much joy—and with some anxiety too. Like most parents, my wife and I worry about whether we can give our daughter all the tools she’ll need to lead a fulfilling life.

Sports

Raiders Football Runs to Victory With Big Second Half Against Burlington

By Charlie Breitrose | September 29, 2017

The Watertown High School football team used an explosive running attack to roll over Burlington 35-20 on Thursday night at Victory Field.

Police/Fire

Watertown Fire Department Hosting Open House for the Whole Family

By Charlie Breitrose | September 29, 2017

The Watertown Fire Department incites the public to their Open House for food, fun and learn about fire safety.

Real Estate

Dozens of Open Houses to Check Out Around Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | September 29, 2017

Check out all the open houses around Watertown this weekend.

Boston Marathon Bombing

OBIT: David Henneberry, Man Who Discovered Marathon Bomber in His Boat

By Charlie Breitrose | September 28, 2017

David Henneberry, the man who ended the manhunt for one of the Boston Marathon Bombers, died on Sept. 27, 2017, according to the obituary on Legacy.com.

Around Town

Candlelight Vigil Remembers Those Lost to Substance Use, Supports Those Recovering

By Charlie Breitrose | September 28, 2017

For the third straight year, a group trying to end the plague of opioid addiction held a candlelight vigil for the family and friends of those who have lost people to their substance use including several more Watertown residents who died this year.

Common Street

Common St. Project Approved, Including Rotary at Orchard St. Intersection

By Charlie Breitrose | September 28, 2017

The intersection where Common Street meets Orchard Street and Church Street is well known for being a free-for-all, seat of your pants place to drive through, but that will change when it is turned into a roundabout during the renovation project for which funding was approved by the Town Council on Tuesday night.

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