Police/Fire
Watertown Police Officer Honored for His Saving a Man’s Life
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One of Watertown’s Police officers received an award for his heroic actions that saved a man’s life.
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
Watertown Family Network Celebrates Summer at Watertown Mall
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The Watertown Mall and the Watertown Family Network have teamed up to put together a free family event to celebrate summer.
Government
Hearing on Trees Set to be Removed Scheduled for June 15
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Watertown Tree Warden Chris Hayward announced a meeting to discuss trees that are scheduled to be removed in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Chief Says Texting While Driving is “a Big Problem”
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One of the biggest safety concerns for Watertown Police Chief Michael Lawn these days is people texting while driving, and he said he would like to see the state change the laws regarding cellphone use.
Around Town
Float on the Charles River in Watertown During Free Kayaking Event
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Hit the waters of the Charles River during the Watertown Recreation Department’s free kayaking event on Saturday, June 17.
Around Town
Find Out What it is Like to Live with Alzheimer’s in Experiential Learning Program
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The Residence at Watertown Square invites the public to a special event where they can find out what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.
Obituaries
James “Jace” Dunn, 85, Worked for NE Telephone, Hibernian Member for 40 Years
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James C. “Jace”Dunn of Watertown died on June 11, 2017 at the age of 85.
Amstel Heritage
New Project Proposed on Pleasant Street with 58 Residential Units and Commercial Space
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A community meeting will be held for a commercial and residential development proposed for a thin piece of land on Pleasant Street currently occupied by a parking lot and warehouse.