Around Town
Flags Laid to Rest Respectfully During First Flag Retirement Ceremony
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The flag that flew in front of Watertown Town Hall got a retirement with the full honors Wednesday evening.
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
Government
Joint Town, Athenahealth Improvements to be Discussed by Town Council
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The public is invited to a Special Town Council Meeting to discuss a set of improvements proposed jointly by the Town and Athenahealth.
Around Town
Spots Still Available for Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Academy
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Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced applications remain available for Watertown youth wishing to participate in the 2017 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA).
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Seek Info on Person Who Shot Goose with Dart
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Watertown Police seek information on who ever shot a goose with a blow dart last month.
Election 2017
Decision Made on How to Fill Vacant School Committee Seat
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The School Committee will have an open seat when one of its members moves out of town, and the seat will be filled by a special election that will be on the ballot during this fall’s Town Election.
Government
Public Invited to Meeting About Redesigning Mt. Auburn Street
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Find out about the redesign of Mt. Auburn Street and give your input during a joint meeting of the Town Council’s Public Works subcommittee and the Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee.
Around Town
Watertown Groups Hope Ramadan Celebration Becomes a Tradition
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Last week, a number of Watertown community groups joined organized a dinner to break the fast during one evening of the Muslim holiday of Ramadan which drew a big crowd in Watertown.
Around Town
Mount Auburn Hospital Receives Award for Stroke Guidelines
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Mount Auburn Hospital announced it has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite Plus. The award recognizes the hospital’s commitment to providing the most appropriate stroke treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.