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City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage

By Charlie Breitrose | June 18, 2026

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.

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Government

Calls for Watertown to Become Sanctuary City Continue as Neighbors Adopt Policies

By Charlie Breitrose | May 16, 2017

As more area towns pass ordinances to declare that undocumented immigrants will be protected from federal efforts to deport them, the debate continues whether Watertown should join the growing list of Sanctuary Cities and Towns.

Entertainment

MetroWest Opera’s La Femme Boheme Touches on Familiar Issues, Coming to Town

By Guest Writer | May 16, 2017

MetroWest Opera will run the regional premiere of La Femme Bohème at the The Charles and Dorothy Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. Music Direction by Tian Hui Ng. Stage Direction by Julia Mintzer.

Around Town

Hear About the Monuments of Mt. Auburn Cemetery at Historical Society Event

By Guest Writer | May 16, 2017

Learn about the historic monuments in Mount Auburn Cemetery during a special presentation by the Historical Society of Watertown.

Around Town

Lawyer Will Answer Questions for Families with Members with Special Needs

By Guest Writer | May 16, 2017

For families who have a member with special needs, Attorney Annette Hynes will answer your questions about guardianships, special needs trusts, and benefits through public assistance programs.

Development

Residents Question $25 Million in Improvements Proposed by Athenahealth, Town

By Charlie Breitrose | May 15, 2017

Watertown could get $25 million in improvements to roads, parks and paths without putting up a dime, but attendees of a meeting last Thursday were not leaping to seal the deal. 

Government

Small Road on the Southside Has More Than Its Share of Issues

By Charlie Breitrose | May 15, 2017

Each year, to celebrate the end of school, the residents of Theurer Park in Watertown shut down their street and have a block party. Kids can run around in the street and ride their bikes without fear for their safety, but the rest of the year their parents make sure they stick to the sidewalks. 

Sports

Rhythmic Gymnasts from Watertown Gym Claim Gold Medals at International Competition

By Guest Writer | May 15, 2017

On April 29-30, seven rhythmic gymnasts who train at Boston Rhythmic in Watertown, represented the USA by competing in an international competition in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

Business

Four WHS Students Among Winners of Watertown Savings Photo Contest

By Guest Writer | May 15, 2017

Twelve winners have been chosen in Watertown Savings Bank’s (WSB) Annual High School Photo Contest. More than 280 photos were submitted from 130 different students who live or attend high school in: Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, and Watertown.

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