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City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January

By Charlie Breitrose | 21 hours ago

Steve Magoon

After more than 17 years leading Watertown’s economic development and planning efforts, Steve Magoon will be retiring from the City of Watertown at the end of January.

Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council

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.

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Entertainment

See the Merry Mingle Activities List and Map, This Weekend at the Commander’s Mansion

By Guest Writer | November 25, 2024

See what’s in store for this year’s Merry Mingle, formerly the Whoville Jubilee, at Watertown’s historic Commander’s Mansion. See the list of activities provided by the City of Watertown, below.

Weather

UPDATE – Watertown Weather: Changing Conditions Heading into Thanksgiving

By Matthew Moll, Contributor | November 25, 2024

Here’s the updated daily weather forecast for Watertown, MA, from Tuesday November 26 toThursday, November 28 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:

Business

Eastern Clothing Offering Holiday Discounts & Support for Other Local Businesses

By Guest Writer | November 24, 2024

Longtime Watertown retailer Eastern Clothing announced a holiday discounts and is offering gift cards to other local businesses during the sale period. Find out more below.

Government

Residents Wanted to Serve on the Community Preservation Committee

By Guest Writer | November 24, 2024

The City of Watertown seeks applications from residents seeking to serve on the Community Preservation Committee. See information below.

Around Town

Half a Dozen Homes Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | November 24, 2024

Two townhouses, a pair of two families, a condo and a four-family home were sold this week.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn Honors at RPI, SNHU and Mass College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

By Guest Writer | November 23, 2024

Students from Watertown received honors from Renselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU), and from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS).

Entertainment

Cartoon: Small Saves Has His Own Cheering Section

By Guest Writer | November 23, 2024

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Banner at Armenian Church Vandalized, Business Receives More Than $90K in Fraudulent Orders

By Charlie Breitrose | November 22, 2024

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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