Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week With New Offerings
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Visitors of the Watertown Farmers Market will see some changes this year when the market opens on June 1.
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?
Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show
Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.
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.
More Headlines
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
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
Sports
Watertown Girls Lacrosse Hosting First Round of State Tournament
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Watertown High School’s girls lacrosse team will host their first round State Tournament game on May 30.
Government
OBIT: Watertown Historic District Commissioner Carolyn “Nicki” Famiglietti
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The members of the Historic District Commission of Watertown regretfully announce the passing of Carolyn M. “Nicki” Famiglietti, the Secretary to the Historic District Commission for 6 years, announced Preservation Agent Chris Hayward.
Government
Watertown Police Writing Policy for Dealing with Immigrants, Sanctuary City Question Remains
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The Watertown Police Department will soon be releasing a written policy about how officers deal with immigrants, and will be reviewed by the Town Council.
Business
Get Ready for Watertown’s Bring Your Own Bag Ordinance
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Watertown’s bring your own shopping bag ordinance begins on July 1, meaning that plastic bags will not be available at stores in town.
Entertainment
See the Lineup for the 2017 Watertown Summer Concert Series
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This summer, Watertown will once again host a series of free concerts at Saltonstall Park.
Real Estate
A Handful of Open Houses in Watertown on Memorial Day Weekend
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See the three properties having open houses over Memorial Day weekend.
Government
Medical Marijuana Facility Passes Last Hurdle with Approval by ZBA
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The Zoning Board voted unanimously to approve the medical marijuana dispensary in East Watertown on Wednesday night, giving the facility the final approval needed from the town to open.