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

By Charlie Breitrose | June 12, 2026

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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Police/Fire

Watertown Children Graduate from Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy

By Guest Writer | August 21, 2017

The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) concluded the sixth and final week of the annual Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) on Friday, August 18, with a graduation ceremony at Chelmsford High, the Sheriff’s Office announced.

Police/Fire

Still Time to Sign Up for the Watertown Police Citizens Academy

By Charlie Breitrose | August 20, 2017

Once against this fall the Watertown Police Department will host the Citizens Police Academy, and you can still sign up.

Real Estate

A Two-Family Condo Sold This Week in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | August 20, 2017

A two-family condo in Watertown sold this week.

Arrests

Police Log: Pair Arrested for Using Counterfeit Bills, 2 Drivers Busted for Driving Drunk

By Charlie Breitrose | August 19, 2017

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Police/Fire

New Four-Way Stop at Intersection Near Watertown Square

By Charlie Breitrose | August 19, 2017

Watertown Police warn drivers to watch out for a new set of stop signs on Spring Street. 

Business

Couple Dealing with ALS Gets Donations from Rotary Club, Sullivan Tire

By Charlie Breitrose | August 18, 2017

Karen and Steven Mey have been sweethearts since high school, but they now face a life-changing challenge after Karen was diagnosed with ALS. They have been given helping hands from their community to assist the couple deal with Karen’s limited mobility.

Real Estate

See All the Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | August 18, 2017

Watertown home buyers have more than a dozen homes to look at this weekend.

Obituaries

OBIT: James Fahey Jr., 75, Former Town Clerk, County Treasurer

By Charlie Breitrose | August 18, 2017

James E. Fahey, Jr., Esq. of Yarmouth formerly of Watertown August 15, 2017 the age of 75.

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