Around Town
Support Group for Family, Friends of People Facing Addiction
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Mount Auburn Hospital announced it will be hosting a free support group for family and friends of people with alcohol, drug or gambling problems.
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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Government
Plan Calls for Town’s Elementary Schools to be Renovated First, Then the High School
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An architecture firm hired by the Watertown Public Schools laid out a vision for how all five of the town’s schools could be renovated so they can provide a 21st century education, and recommended doing all three elementary schools at once followed by the high school and finally the middle school.
Elections
Watertown Man Running for Seat on Watertown Library Board of Trustees
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Watertown’s Daniel Pritchard announced his candidacy for Board of Library Trustees in November’s Town Election.
Real Estate
Condo On Sale For Under $200K in Watertown, One of Several Open Houses This Week
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There are a variety of properties to look at this weekend around Watertown.
Entertainment
Thursday’s Summer Concert, Featuring Billy Joel Cover Band, Moved to Library
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Tonight’s Summer Concert will be held in the Watertown Savings Bank Meeting Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, the Town announced.
Business
Old Navy Closing its Arsenal Mall Store on Thursday!
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The Old Navy store in the Arsenal Mall will be closing its doors on Thursday, July 27.
Charity
Watertown Chef Competing to Make Best Steak in Culinary Fight Club
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Watertown’s Chef Mike Fucci will battle fellow chefs to see who can grill up the best steak at the Culinary Fight Club in Newton, and the proceeds will go to fight hunger.
Transportation
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Project Will Impact Drivers, T Users, Amtrak and More
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The replacement of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge will cause delays and detours for drivers, MBTA users, and others during construction.