Entertainment
Free Whale Day Open House for Kids at the Watertown Mall
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The Watertown Mall invites the public to celebrate Whale Day Open House at the mall on Friday, July 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
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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Around Town
Public Invited to Support Group for Family, Caregivers of People with Mental Illness
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Mental Illness support group: NAMI Family Support Group is a free, structured, confidential peer-led support group for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness, organizers announced.
Fallen Firefighter
Town Exploring Creating Memorial to Fallen Watertown Firefighter
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The corner of the street where the fire that took the life of Watertown Firefighter Joe Toscano occurred could be named in his honor, as Watertown firefighters seek to create a memorial for their fallen comrade.
Business
Watertown’s Celebrity Chef Joining Forces with The Talk Restaurant
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Two of the biggest names in the Watertown food scene have teamed up. Food Network featured chef Mike Fucci has become the head chef at The Talk Restaurant, the Watertown Square spot owned by Kaz and Lisa Keuchkarian.
Around Town
Linx Office Building Gets Tenant with Biotech Company Relocating from Cambridge
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The office building built on the site of the former Verizon truck yard in the East End of Watertown got its first tenant with a biotech firm relocating to the spot from Kendall Square in Cambridge.
Entertainment
Meet “Henry David Thoreau” at Free Watertown Library Event
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In celebration of Henry David Thoreau’s 200th birthday, the Watertown Free Public Library will host a free event on Thursday, July 20 from 1-3 p.m. where people can “meet” the man known for his love of nature, opposition to slavery and poetry.
Government
Netting at Victory Field Track Scrapped, Walkers to be Prohibited at Certain Times
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The Victory Field Committee made compromises when addressing safety of Victory Field by voting against having netting on the ends of the field, but the compromise also means that the track will be closed to walkers during certain times while high school teams use the field.
Entertainment
The First of Two Free Family Movie Nights Coming This Friday
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The Watertown Police and the Recreation Department will host a pair of free family movie nights – the first one this Friday – with games, activities and food.