Schools
School in Watertown Starts Next Week, See Key Dates, How to Register
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The start of classes for the Watertown Public Schools is just around the corner, and teachers and staff will be in training starting Wednesday.
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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Letters
LETTER: Resident Wants to Draw the Line & Preserve Green Areas at Victory Field
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I remember once reading a critique of biological conservation in Japan. Conservation policy favored compromise: a development would be proposed, it would be opposed due to adverse environmental impacts, and the outcome typically permitted some of the development to proceed, at some cost to environmental quality.
Entertainment
Mosesian Arts Earfull Series Combines Writers of Literature, Song Writers
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The Mosesian Center for the Arts announced the Earfull Fall 2017 Series – three evening events of literature and music with “Writers Reading and Songwriters Singing.”
Government
Bill in Legislature Would Improve Local Cable Quality, Make Listings Easier to Use
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The State Legislature is considering a bill to support community access television and provide high-definition programing and include detailed listings on the cable guides.
Around Town
Victory Field Committee Will Look at Parking, After Spending Last Meeting on Lights
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The Ad Hoc Victory Field Committee will discuss parking at the complex on Orchard Street at its meeting Tuesday evening.
Sports
Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals Go Three Games, HBC Wins
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The Finals of the Watertown Summer Basketball League went to a third and deciding game on Thursday and HBC took the title with a 62-38 win over Donohue’s Kaos Club.
Around Town
Watertown-Belmont Chamber Hosting 36th Annual Golf Tournament
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The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce hosts its 36th annual golf tournament on Sept. 25, 2017.
Real Estate
A Townhouse and a Condo Sold in Watertown This Week
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Two properties sold in Watertown this week.