Police/Fire
Police Log: Woman Tries to Use False Prescription, Bracelet Stolen
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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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Colleges
Watertown Student Makes Dean’s List at University of Maine
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The University of Maine recognized 2,303 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the spring 2017 semester, including one from Watertown. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,727 are from Maine, 533 are from 29 other states and 43 are from 22 countries other than the U.S., the university announced.
Elections
Big Interest in Running for Town Councilor At-Large & School Committee
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The latest list of people who have pulled papers to run for office in the 2017 Watertown Town Election includes many possible candidates for Town Councilor at Large and School Committee.
Charity
Watertown-Belmont Chamber Awards Four Scholarships to High School Seniors
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The Watertown-Belmont Chamber of Commerce awards scholarships annually to Belmont and Watertown high school seniors planning to attend college. The WBCC announced the winners.
Transportation
MassDOT Holding 2 Meetings About Commonwealth Ave. Bridge Replacement
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced it will be hosting two Pre-Construction Public Meetings for the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement Project:
Real Estate
Watertown Victorian Selling for Just Under $1 Million, One of Many Open Houses
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Watertown has many open houses to visit this weekend, with a mix of condos, townhouses and some single families.
Around Town
Watertown Man Tells the History of His Hometown in His New Book
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A town resident has tried to capture Watertown’s place in the history of the nation and the world in his new book, The World and Watertown.
Around Town
Learn How to Make Television Shows Through Free Watertown Cable Classes
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Residents of Watertown are invited to sign up for Watertown Cable Access Television’s free summer workshops beginning on August 1, WCA-TV announced.