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

By Charlie Breitrose | 7 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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Ballot

Lottery Decides Order of Names on Ballot for Watertown’s Town Election

By Charlie Breitrose | September 26, 2017

Candidates for elected office in Watertown pulled pingpong balls out of a small wooden barrel on Monday afternoon to decide where their names would appear on the ballot for November’s Town Election.

Around Town

Hatch Makerspace Settling Into New Home in Watertown Square

By Charlie Breitrose | September 25, 2017

Watertown Free Public Library officials hope to transform a small storefront in Watertown Square into a place where residents can be creative and learn some new skills. 

Entertainment

See Photos from the 2017 Watertown Faire on the Square

By Charlie Breitrose | September 25, 2017

Hundreds came out to Saltonstall Park to check out the 2017 Faire on the Square on Saturday.

Around Town

Find Out About Workshops, Volunteering at Watertown Cable Access

By Guest Writer | September 25, 2017

Watertown Cable Access Corp. (WCA-TV) will be having an open house on Wednesday, October 25th from 6 pm to 9 pm. Residents of Watertown are invited to come check out Watertown’s own cable access station to take a tour of the studio and learn about workshops and volunteer opportunities, WCA-TV announced.

Charity

Boston Bruins Alumni Playing in Watertown to Help Science Club for Girls

By Guest Writer | September 24, 2017

On October 7 the Boston Bruins Alumni will be playing against Team Salesforce in a benefit game for Science Club for Girls (scienceclubforgirls.org) at the John A. Ryan Arena. 

Real Estate

A Watertown 2-Bedroom Condominium Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | September 24, 2017

A two-bedroom condo sold this week in Watertown.

Arrests

Police Log: Door Broken Down and Home Burgled, Motorcycle Stolen

By Charlie Breitrose | September 23, 2017

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Sports

Watertown Runs Into Tough Melrose Team in League Football Opener

By Charlie Breitrose | September 23, 2017

After scoring 50 and 48 points in their first two games, the Watertown High School football team held to two touchdowns in the 28-14 loss at Melrose Friday night.

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