Around Town
Fourth of July Celebration at Victory Field Tuesday Morning, Early Afternoon
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Watertown Recreation Department Presents the Fourth of July Celebration, Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 – 10:00 to 2:00 at the Victory Field Complex.
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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Obituaries
OBIT: Mary T. (O’Reilly) Fahey, Devoted to Her Family, Aide for Tip O’Neill
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A Funeral Mass for Mary T. (O’Reilly) Fahey, will be celebrated on Friday July 7, 2017 at 9 a.m., in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown.
Little League
White Sox Capture 2017 Watertown Little League Championship
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The White Sox won the best-of-three series over the Diamondbacks to win the Watertown Majors League Championship.
Around Town
See What’s Open and Closed on the Fourth of July
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Happy Independence Day! While government offices are closed on the Fourth, most stores and places to eat are open.
Around Town
Watertown Youth Coalition Honors 13 with Community Spirit Awards
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The Watertown Youth Coalition (WYC) celebrated their 9th Annual Community Spirit Awards event held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, the group announced. Community members gathered at Arsenal Park to recognize and honor people for going above and beyond to support Watertown youth and families.
Real Estate
Watertown Home Sales Include a Four-Family for Nearly $1.5 Million
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Four homes sold this weekend, including a four-family home for seven figures.
Police/Fire
Police Log: More than $15K Charged to ID Fraud Victim, Graffiti Aimed at Police
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Meet Thoreau, Coding and Yoga at the Watertown Library in July
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The Watertown Free Public Library will be closed on July 4, but there are plenty of activities the rest of the month.