Schools
Timeline Set Out for Hiring Designer for Reconstruction of Watertown’s Elementary Schools
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The School Committee set up a timeline for the planning for the reconstruction of Watertown’s three elementary schools.
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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Business
Watertown-Belmont Chamber Announces New Co-Presidents
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The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce announced some changes made over the summer.
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighters Pay Tribute to Those Lost on Sept. 11, 2001
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Members of the Watertown Fire Department stood at attention for a moment of silence Monday morning to pay respect to the 343 firefighters who died 16 years ago when the Twin Towers came down.
Sports
Raiders Kick Off Football Season With Victory Over Arlington Catholic
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The Watertown High School football team picked up where it finished last season – with a victory.
Around Town
State Landlords Group Hosting Local Event on Construction Fires and Safety
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Following two major building fires in the Boston area, a group representing landlords across Massachusetts will hold a meeting about fire safety.
Entertainment
Back to School Celebration With Crafts, Songs, Recipes and More
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Celebrate Back to School with the Watertown Family Network at the Watertown Mall on Wednesday, September 20 at 10 a.m.!
Real Estate
Two Properties in Watertown Sold this Week
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These properties sold in Watertown this week.
Government
Second Arsenal Park Design Meeting Moved, Survey Results from First Meeting
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The second meeting for the Arsenal Park Design has been moved to Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion, the Department of Community Development and Planning announced.