Aging
Discuss How to Make Watertown a Friendly Community for All Ages
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A set of Watertown organizations presents “Shaping an Age-Friendly Community for All Ages” at the Watertown Free Public Library on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 7-9 p.m.
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.
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
The City Council will not be meeting it the usual place on July 14. The meeting will be held in the Parker Building at 7 p.m. The meeting includes a votes to set next year’s water and sewer rates, on proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance, and a presentation about the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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.
More Headlines
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
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
Around Town
Watertown Part of Grant for Youth Mental Health First Aid
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Wayside Youth & Family Support Network’s Multi Service Center announced that Watertown has been awarded a 3-year Project AWARE-Community grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to support the training of a diverse group of adults in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA).
Obituaries
OBIT: Dominic Zaccagnini, 94, Navy Veteran, Worked at Hood Rubber
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A Funeral Mass for Dominic Philip Zaccagnini will be celebrated in the Church of Saint Patrick, Watertown on Thursday Nov. 12, 2015 at 9 a.m.
Environment
Residents Worry About Fate of Trees During Greenough Greenway Work
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A recent tour of the renovation of Greenough Boulevard brought up some concerns for advocates for trees and the environment.
Around Town
Find Out When Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Begins
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With winter coming soon, Watertown Police Chief Raymond Dupuis announced the dates of the Watertown winter parking ban.
Elections
LETTER: Town Councilor Thanks East Enders for Support During Election
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To the Editor,
It is a distinct honor and privilege to be entering my sixth consecutive term as your District A, East End, Town Councilor. I offer my gratitude to you, the voters of the East End, for acknowledging my efforts for neighborhood quality of life and service to our community.
Lowell School
Lowell School Hosting Book Fair Open to the Entire Community
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The entire Watertown community is invited to take part in the Lowell Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair.
Arrests
Police Log: $12K in Equipment Stolen, 2 Separate Snowblower Thefts
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.