Around Town
Mount Auburn Cemetery Seeks Applications for 2025 Artist in Residence
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The Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Artist in Residence Program is turning 10 years old, and applications are being sought for the 2025 residency.
Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council
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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.
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
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 Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
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’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community
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.
More Headlines
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal
Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer Season Comes to a Harsh End In the Round of 16
Police/Fire
Police Log: Shoplifter Busted for Multiple Thefts, 2 Checks Rewritten & Cashed
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Artemis Yoga Offering Free Yoga at Upcoming Open House
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See the following announcement from Artemis Yoga:
Artemis Yoga is inviting the local community to an Open House on Saturday afternoon, January 25th from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at their east end location in Watertown. With an afternoon of FREE classes, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover Artemis Yoga, a local independent yoga center that just celebrated its 9-year anniversary, having opened its doors at 639 Mt. Auburn St. in 2015.
Schools
Watertown Students Earn College Honors at Bates, Lasell, Wisconsin, Miami U., and MassBay; One Graduate
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Dozens of Watertown students made the dean’s list and president’s list at Bates College, Lasell University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Miami University, and MassBay Community College. And a student graduated from Fort Hays State.
Around Town
Get Your Questions Ready for the First Watertown Chats of the Year at the Library
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Meet Watertown’s Community Engagement Specialist to ask any questions, or raise concerns or anything else about Watertown during the first Watertown Chats of the year. See more info in the City announcement below.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Player Named Globe Athlete of the Year, Another Makes All-Scholastic Team
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The Watertown field hockey team player Rachel Egan was named Athlete of the Year by the Boston Globe. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On top of completing an undefeated career as Watertown field hockey players, two Raiders were honored by making the Boston Globe’s All-Scholastic team, including one being named Athlete of the Year. Also, see the Watertown athletes who made the Middlesex League All-Stars for all fall sports.
Around Town
Restaurants & Businesses Invited to Join Watertown Porchfest After-Hours
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Cultural District:
Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.! The Porchfest team invites Watertown businesses to join the fun by expanding the celebration even further for “Porchfest After-Hours” from 6-9 p.m. by hosting live music, promoting the event at their location, or supporting Porchfest in their own way.
Business
New Chair Elected to Lead Charles River Chamber Board
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Angela Pitter
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors has elected Angela Pitter to serve as its new board chair.