Government
Town Holding Community Discussion on Airplane Noise Over Watertown
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Watertown residents will have their chance to be heard about noise from airplanes heading to and from Logan Airport at a community meeting.
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 Schools Get Bomb Threat by Email, Police Find No Devices
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Watertown Public School officials said they received an email with a bomb threat directed toward all the Watertown schools Friday morning, but police found nothing when they searched the campuses.
Sports
Two Youth Hockey Players Taking Their Game to China for International Tourney
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Two young hockey players from Watertown will travel all the way to China to take on teams from around the world later this month.
Real Estate
More Than a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Check out all the open houses around town this weekend.
Amphitheatre
Free Celebration for Re-Opening of Amphitheatre Along River on Saturday
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The public is invited to the Grand Re-opening kick-off show at the Amphitheatre at Herter Park, across the Charles River from Watertown in Allston.
Development
Planning Board Approves Hotel and Garage at Arsenal Yards
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After hearing complaints about the design of the proposed Hampton Inn & Suites hotel at Arsenal Yards, designers simplified the look and reduced the number of colors to be used. The Planning Board approved of the changes and voted to approve Phase 2 of the renovation of the former Arsenal Mall on Wednesday night.
Entertainment
Tonight’s Watertown Summer Concert Will be Moved to the 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 at 6:30 p.m., Town officials announced.
Around Town
Free Workshop Offered to Residents on Kingian Nonviolent Conflict Reconciliation
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The Watertown Kingian Nonviolence Coordinating Committee announced a new community training course on “Kingian Nonviolent Conflict Reconciliation.”