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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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Around Town

Mosquitos in Towns Near Watertown Have Tested Positive for West Nile Virus

By Charlie Breitrose | July 18, 2017

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) has notified the Watertown Health Department that mosquitoes in our general geographic region have tested positive for West Nile Virus for the last two weeks, thus elevating the risk for human exposure to West Nile Virus.

Obituaries

OBIT: Donald E. Kelley Sr., 81, Army Veteran, Master Pipefitter

By Guest Writer | July 18, 2017

A prayer service for Donald E. Kelley, Sr. will be celebrated on the Thursday evening at 6 p.m. in the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, Watertown.

Around Town

Watertown’s Treaty Day Celebration Joined by Descendants of Original Signers

By Charlie Breitrose | July 17, 2017

Descendants of the Native Americans who signed the Treaty of Watertown, the first treaty made by the newly independent United States, took part in the celebration of the signing that took place right here in Watertown 241 years ago. 

Business

Athenahealth’s Chief Financial Officer Stepping Down, Interim Appointed

By Charlie Breitrose | July 17, 2017

Athenahealth Chief Financial Officer Karl Stubelis will be stepping down on July 21, 2017 and an interim CFO will take over during the transition, the company announced. 

Development

Second Community Meeting Planned for Project at 385 Pleasant Street

By Charlie Breitrose | July 17, 2017

A second community meeting about the proposed residential and commercial project on the long, thin property along Pleasant Street near Rosedale Road will be held on July 27.

Building for the Future

School Renovation Projects to be Discussed When School, Town Officials Meet

By Charlie Breitrose | July 16, 2017

All five Watertown public schools will be renovated over the next several years during the Building for the Future project but before the work can begin projects must be approved not only by the School Committee, but also the Town Council. Ultimately Watertown voters will have to approve funding.

Real Estate

Check Out the Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | July 16, 2017

Here are the properties around Watertown that sold this week.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Harasses Woman Using Vulgar Language, Gravestones Vandalized

By Charlie Breitrose | July 15, 2017

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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