Charity
Charity Golf Tournament Held in Memory of State Trooper from Watertown
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A charity golf tournament will be held in honor of State Trooper David Timperio of Bedford, who grew up in Watertown and died suddenly at the age of 50 in 2015.
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
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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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MBTA
UPDATED: Downed Bus Wires Backup Traffic in Watertown Square
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Downed wires for the MBTA buses caused major backups Wednesday morning. The lines were secured by MBTA crews about 8:30 a.m.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Harasses Woman in CVS, Man Uses “Flim-Flam” to Steal Money
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Watertown Group Hosting Candlelight Vigil for Those Lost to Substance Use
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Watertown will hold a candlelight vigil for those who have lost a loved one or know someone who has lost someone to substance use.
Charity
Fundraiser Coming Up for Group Started by Watertown Resident to Help Homeless
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Watertown resident Joanna Munson-Palomba started Cards4aCause to help the homeless with monthly gift cards. Later this month the group will hold a fundraiser for the organization.
Weather
Stormy Weather Ahead as Hurricane Jose Comes Near Watertown
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Watertown will not get a direct hit from Hurricane Jose, but the region is expected to feel some of the impact of the tropical storm.
Environment
Free Reusable Shopping Bags Available at Watertown Library
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The Watertown Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance went into effect on July 1, 2017, and the group that proposed the ordinance wants to remind residents that they can get a free reusable shopping bag.
DPW
Watertown Fire Hydrant Flushing Begins This Week, May Discolor Water
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Watertown’s Department of Public Works will begin flushing fire hydrants this week, and will continue for the next six weeks.