Development
Citizens Group Trying to Make Sense of RMUD, Propose Recommendations
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If you don’t know what the RMUD is and what it means for Watertown, yet, you should find out.
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
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Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
An image from “Late Fall.” The film was made by Watertown’s Abigail Jean Lucas, left, who acted in the film along with her son, Leander.
A short film shot during the Pandemic, whose cast includes a Watertown filmmaker and her son, made its world premier in Ireland in May and will be part of several film festivals around the United States.
A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
The 2010 Reenactment of Signing of Treaty of Watertown at the Edmund Fowle House. (Courtesy of Historical Society. of Watertown)
In the days after the former 13 colonies declared their independence from Britain 250 years ago, Watertown had a moment. The town outside Boston became the center of government in Massachusetts, and two historic firsts took place right near Watertown Square. However, these occasions got lost in the ether somewhere between George Washington and George H.W. Bush. It took some people with long memories to rekindle the connection between Watertown and the indigenous tribes on both sides of the Canadian border. This July 18th, Watertown will celebrate the 250th anniversary of these historic moments with the descendants of those present in 1776.
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians.
More Headlines
Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
Around Town
Watertown Author Seeks Help Publishing Her Book on Being in a Psychiatric Ward
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For years, Catilin Basile has been in and out of psychiatric hospitals, but she found that the best therapy was writing about her experiences. Now she is raising money to get her memoir professionally edited and published.
Around Town
Mount Auburn Hospital’s Hospice Program Receives $50,000 Grant
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Mount Auburn Hospital’s CareGroup Parmenter Home Care & Hospice, Inc. has been awarded a $50,000 Grief Reach grant from the New York Life Foundation.
Business
Watertown Belmont Chamber Board Member Gets NEPMA’s Top Award
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Marillian Missiti, president of Buono Pest Control Company in Belmont and is the 2015 recipient of the New England Pest Management Association’s highest award for distinguished service, the Bartlett W. Eldredge Award.
Double Poles
Town Council Getting Serious About Removing Double Utility Poles
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Members of the Town Council are sick and tired about the double utility poles that are a common sight around Watertown, and threatened to deny new utility and cable permits if they are not removed.
Around Town
Grant Creates Programs for Residents 55+ on Mental Health First Aid, Financial Literacy
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The Marshall Home Fund (MHF) is pleased to announce financial support for two new training programs to benefit Watertown residents ages 55 and over. The trainings to be provided by Wayside Youth & Family Support Multi Service Center this spring will offer older adult residents important skills and information related to 1) “Mental Health First Aid” and 2) financial literacy for retirees and those interested in retirement planning.
Schools
Psychologist and Therapist to Speak at Next Watertown SEPAC Meeting
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Watertown SEPAC (Special Education Parents Advisory Council) will host a clinical psychologist and a therapist who works with children with developmental and medical differences at the next meeting.
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer’s Association Hosting Free Workshop About Early Memory Loss
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The Alzheimer’s Association will offer a free workshop, Coping with Early Memory Loss, on Thursday, Jan. 28 from 1-3 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association, 480 Pleasant Street, Watertown.