Facebook Argument Turns Into Fracas in Watertown Square
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A disagreement on social media turned into a police incident when two men from Watertown decided they should decide their argument IRL.
New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos
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The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).
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.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
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.
More Headlines
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
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
Around Town
Watertown Senior Center Full of Activities During April
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The Watertown Senior Center’s April activities include an estate planning presentation, coffee with members of the Police and Fire Departments and the annual Giant Indoor Yard Sale and much more.
Government
Town Council, Town Officials Salute Watertown’s Fallen Firefighter
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This week, the Town Council and Town officials honored fallen Watertown Firefighter Joseph Toscano with a moment of silence at the end of Tuesday’s Town Council, and shared their condolences.
Business
Intelligentsia Coffee Opening Cafe, Training Lab in Watertown
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A chic, high-end coffee house and a “training lab” will be coming to Watertown and take over the spots on Mt. Auburn Street formerly occupied by Olympic House of Pizza and Viva Amore.
Letters
LETTER: Council Should Consider CPA Committee Proposal from Citizens Group
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To the Editor:
With reference to the article in Watertown News dated 22 March 2017 entitled “Subcommittee debating who should be on the CPA Committee”, I recommend that all concerned attend the next meeting of the Rules and Ordinances Committee for a more thoroughgoing discussion.
Real Estate
More Than a Dozen Open Houses in Watertown To Visit This Week
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This weekend Watertown home seekers have plenty of choices for open houses.
Police/Fire
Middlesex Sheriff Introduces Citizens Academy for Developmentaly Disabled
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Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian is pleased to announce a new initiative aimed at engaging local residents with developmental disabilities.
Government
MBTA Officials Discuss Ways to Improve the 70 Bus, Other Transporation
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The MBTA may change to bus routes in Watertown, adding new routes and improving all routes by making changes to fare collection, but all these moves will take some time.