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Charlie BreitroseSnow started early Tuesday and will get much heavier during the day.
The overnight parking ban may be reduced by more than a month if the City Council approves a proposal for a temporary modification to the Winter Parking Ban on Tuesday night.
Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
Watertown homeowners will see their property taxes rise nearly 7 percent after the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification on Wednesday night.
Six body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.
John Airasian
This week, Watertown said goodbye to a man who devoted his life to three things: family, business, and the community. Thousands lined up in the cold weather for his wake on Tuesday, and on Wednesday hundreds sat in the pews at St. Patrick’s Church for the funeral of John S. Airasian.
Watertown residents will have more places to charge electric vehicles (EVs) in public parking lots. For now, the charging will be available for free, but in the next several months the City will begin charging for the electricity.
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
This will be a short one.
About 10 months ago, this appeared on Reddit:
Watertown Winter Parking Ban update
Check out the eight open houses around town over the weekend.
Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
Watertown will explore creating an ordinance requiring buildings to reduce their carbon emissions and will base it on similar ordinances adopted by other communities in Massachusetts.
Watertown podcaster Matt Hanna has been busy recently. His recent guests include an employee of a non-profit life science firm in town, and a member of Watertown’s own semi-pro hockey team, the Gold Kings. Plus, he started Little Local Weekly, where guests on the podcast can provide updates.
The following announcement was provided by Perkins School for the Blind:
Perkins recently launched Perkins Academy, an online continuing education and professional development platform for educators, dedicated to unlocking learning for children with disabilities. The natural extension of Perkins’ mission to help students with disabilities find their place in the world, Perkins Academy will offer remote, on-demand learning opportunities for educators.
Gore PlaceFind out about Growing Up in the Gore Family during the event at Gore Place on Sunday.
This is a weekend packed with appealing fun activities in town. To start, should you not be working on Friday morning, I suggest starting your weekend’s activities with a creative chat at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. Maybe you will be motivated to use some of your new arts and crafts supplies from last weekend’s swap shop afterwards. Then you will definitely want to head out on Saturday afternoon to watch the 1st annual River Lantern Parade. I can’t wait to see all the beautiful lanterns myself!
Some of the many gifts donated for families and children to Wayside in Watertown.
The holiday season at Wayside Youth & Family Support Network was filled with generosity, community spirit, and joyful celebrations as programs across Wayside locations came together to bring warmth and support to local families and youth. As we reflect on these moments, we are reminded of the power of community to bring hope, joy, and comfort to those in need.