Around Town
Watertown Church Hosting Blessing of the Backpacks
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The Church of the Good Shepherd will hold a special outdoor mass with a blessing of the backpacks.
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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Real Estate
See the Seven Homes That Sold This Week in Watertown
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Here are the Watertown homes that sold this week.
Arrests
Police Log: Car Thief Caught, Woman Busted on 4th OUI Charge
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Recreation Department Has Free Tickets for Boston College Football Game
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The Recreation Department has free tickets for Watertown residents to attend the Boston College football game on Sept. 9.
Around Town
Watertown High School Adding Swimming Teams for Girls and Boys
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Watertown students will make a splash this year with the addition of girls and boys swimming teams to the WHS Athletic Department’s offerings.
Around Town
Mosquitoes in Watertown Test Positive for West Nile Virus, Tips for Avoiding Them
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The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the Watertown Health Department that mosquitoes in Watertown have tested positive for West Nile Virus, the Watertown Health Department announced.
Real Estate
A Handful of Open Houses This Weekend in Watertown
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Check out this week’s open houses around Watertown.
Arts
Watertown Native’s Film, “Crown Heights” Opens in Boston This Weekend
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Watertown native Matt Ruskin’s film “Crown Heights” opens locally this weekend, after receiving positive reviews from major news outlets.