Obituaries
OBIT: Vera Ianniello, 99, Watertown Resident, Devoted Mother
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Elvira Mary “Vera” (Morrone) Ianniello of Watertown, June 25, 2017. Age 99. Beloved wife of the late Peter P. Ianniello.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
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A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)
The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough.
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
311 Service Center staff — Constituant Service Director Laura Murray (left) and Constituent Services Representative Stephanie Owens — outside their office City Hall. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Inside a small office in the back corner of City Hall sits the heart of Watertown’s 311 Service Center. The two-woman operation fields calls, texts, emails, and other messages about potholes, people trying to reach a City employee, and occasionally to report something strange they have just witnessed.
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
Caution tape blocks off an area of sidewalk under construction in Coolidge Square in early June 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Last week, looking out the window of her business, Artemis Yoga owner Liz Padula saw orange cones, yellow caution tape, gravel, and signs saying “no parking” and “sidewalk closed.”
More Headlines
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work
Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites
Around Town
Celebrate Two Huge Historic Moments that Took Place in Watertown
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The Historical Society of Watertown will celebrate two significant historical events for the town, the state and the nation during the Treaty Day celebration.
Around Town
New Rules for Commenting on Watertown News Stories
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Starting Monday, June 26, Watertown News will have new guidelines for commenting on stories on the site, with preference given to people signing their names to comments.
Around Town
CatholicTV One of Three Local Stations to Win Broadcast Awards
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Three local television stations – including one Watertown-based network – received top honors at today’s 52nd annual Gabriel Awards, presented at Laval University in Québec City, Canada, organizers announced.
Charity
Tufts Health Plan Employees Volunteer to Help Out the Watertown Boys & Girls Club
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Tufts Health Plan employees participated in their 9th annual Volunteer Day on Tuesday, the company announced, fanning out across Eastern Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire, helping community organizations with projects ranging from preparing meals for local homeless shelters to providing safer access to the water for athletes with disabilities.
Real Estate
Here Are the Four Watertown Homes That Sold This Weekend
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These four home sold in Watertown this week.
Arrests
Police Log: Woman Bought Alcohol for Teen, Man Tries Unsuccessfully to Flee Police
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List, Graduate from UConn
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The University of Connecticut recently announced its dean’s list and graduates for the spring of 2017 and students from Watertown were part of both groups.