Arrests
Police Log: Man Attacked by 2 Men on Street, Details of School Bomb Threats
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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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Schools
Watertown Student Graduates from Worcester Academy, Achieves Honors
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Worcester Academy held its 183rd Commencement Exercises June 2 with 135 seniors graduating, the school announced. Among the graduates was Roman Davis of Watertown. He was recognized on the First Semester Honor Roll and Headmaster’s list for 2016-2017.
Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee
Changes on Common Street Will Help Cyclists, Bike Path Planned on Marshall Street
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Changes will be made to help bicyclists get through and around one of Watertown’s more tricky intersections.
Charity
Paddle to Work and Raise Money for Charles River Watershed Association
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On Friday, July 28, people will paddle the Charles River on their way to work to celebrate a healthy river and raise funds for Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA). People participating in Paddle to Work Day hosted by Charles River Canoe and Kayak will kayak from Soldier’s Field Road in Allston/Brighton 5 miles downstream to Kendall Square in Cambridge. Individuals who work in Kendall Square will have paddled to work, while others can take public transportation to their desired destinations.
Real Estate
See the Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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There are eight open houses around Watertown this week.
Gymnastics
Watertown Gymnast Competed Against Nation’s Best at Junior Olympics
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Watertown’s Bridget Sullivan recently traveled to Michigan to compete against the top gymnasts of her age at Junior Olympic Competition.
Arsenal Park
Town Officials Want to Hear from Public About Changes to Arsenal Park
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Planning for redesigning Arsenal Park has begun, and Watertown officials want to hear from the public about how they think the park should be improved.
Charity
Boys & Girls Club Macy’s Fundraiser, Get Your Tickets for the Club’s Golf Tourney
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Watertown Boys & Girls Club announced it is participating in the Macy’s Shop for a Cause Charity Challenge. This friendly competition has non-profit organizations go head to head to see who can raise the most money for their cause.