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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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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
Around Town

Bike Along the Charles River, Get a Tune Up and Win Prizes This Weekend

By Guest Writer | May 9, 2017

Live Well Watertown, the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee and Bay State Bike Week will host a special bicycle event along the shores of the Charles River.

Charity

Marshall Home Fund Hosting Ceremony to Award Grants to Help Older Adults

By Guest Writer | May 9, 2017

Please join the Marshall Home Fund at its annual Program Grant Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 17 – 3:30 pm at the Watertown Public Library, the group announced.

Schools

Watertown Schools Accepting Proposals for WHS’s New Mascot/Logo

By Guest Writer | May 9, 2017

The Watertown Public Schools are seeking a new mascot (i.e. logo) and the Mascot Screening Committee is looking for submissions to be considered.

Aerial Circus Arts

Aerial Circus Arts Training Center Opening in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | May 8, 2017

A new Watertown business will allow people to learn to twist, flip and hang in the air. 

Around Town

Cable Show Will Tell the Story of One of Watertown’s Fallen Veterans

By Charlie Breitrose | May 8, 2017

For years, Bob Kaprielian has been interviewing Watertown’s veterans to find out about the stories of serving in the United States military, but his latest episode of A Veteran’s Story will be different because it focuses on one of the town’s fallen heroes.

Around Town

Boy’s & Girl’s Club Members Featured During Annual Spring Auction

By Charlie Breitrose | May 8, 2017

The best of the Watertown Boy’s and Girl’s Club was on display at the Annuals Spring Auction, presented by the people who know the place best – the club members.

Around Town

Bestselling Authors Speaking at Benefit for Hospital’s Breast Center

By Guest Writer | May 8, 2017

Mount Auburn Hospital presents Pink Pages, an evening featuring renowned author Alice Hoffman to benefit the hospital’s Hoffman Breast Center on Monday, May 22, 2017 beginning at 6 p.m. at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge.

Sports

Watertown Softball Team Riding a Six Game Winning Streak

By Charlie Breitrose | May 7, 2017

The Watertown High School softball team is on a hot streak, with the Raiders winning their last six games.

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