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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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Charity

Boys & Girls Club Macy’s Fundraiser, Get Your Tickets for the Club’s Golf Tourney

By Guest Writer | July 20, 2017

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.

Police/Fire

Three Men Wanted for Assaulting Watertown Woman, Stealing Her Credit Cards

By Charlie Breitrose | July 19, 2017

Watertown Police seek the identities of three men accused of assaulting a woman, stealing credit cards and using cards at Boston area stores.

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Councilors Look at Rash of Problems Popping up on Charles River Road

By Charlie Breitrose | July 19, 2017

Residents of Charles River Road, and nearby streets, told Town officials that the street has been bombarded with problems in recent months, from construction trucks to speeding cars to people parking on their streets.

Around Town

Hatch Maker Space Moving to New Home, Welcomes New Coordinator

By Guest Writer | July 19, 2017

On Thursday, July 27 Hatch will close its doors at the Arsenal Yards for the last time and prepare to make a move to its new home at The Residence at Watertown Square on 20 Summer St., Watertown Free Public Library officials announced.

Elections

Candidate for 2-Year School Committee Seat is a Parent and Teacher

By Charlie Breitrose | July 19, 2017

The first candidate for the two-year School Committee seat has been certified to be on the ballot, and the first-time challenger has experience as a Watertown parent and as a teacher in another school system.

Obituaries

OBIT: Victoria Brezoska, 96, Worked for Raytheon, Loved the Senior Center

By Guest Writer | July 19, 2017

A Funeral Mass for Victoria Elizabeth Brezoska will be celebrated on Thursday morning at 9 a.m. in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Seek Identity Suspects in an Assault and Theft from CVS

By Charlie Breitrose | July 18, 2017

On July 16, 2017, at about 5 a.m. below six people came into CVS in Watertown Square and stole items from the store who were also involved in another crime that night.

Assisted Living

Town Council OKs Assisted Living Facilities in Parts of Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | July 18, 2017

Assisted living facilities will now be allowed in certain areas of Watertown after the Town Council approved a change in the town’s zoning ordinance, but some were uncomfortable approving it for an entire zone rather than just for the spot where a developer hopes to put up a facility.

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