Entertainment
First Parish Church Hosts Christine Lavin and Don White in Concert
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First Parish Church will host a concert featuring longtime favorites Christine Lavin and Don White on Nov. 6 at 8 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.
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Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
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Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Streaks to National Unbeaten Record!
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The big crowd at Victory Field began the standing ovation for the Watertown filed hockey team with two minutes left, and when the clock hit zero players and fans alike erupted. The Raider now hold the national record unbeaten streak of 154 straight games.
Schools
Watertown Public Schools Growing Faster Than Projected
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Watertown’s schools grew slightly over the past year, according to the district’s enrollment report, and were significantly higher than projected.
Entertainment
Halloween Fun-a-Plenty Can be Found at the Watertown Mall
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The Watertown Mall has all kinds of fun planned for Halloween, see details below!
Around Town
Mount Auburn Hospital Presents Living with Cancer Workshop
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Mount Auburn Hospital will start a program for people diagnosed with cancer which will focus on the mind as well as the body.
Environment
Town Has Trees to Plant in Front of Watertown Homes
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Want a tree for the front of your home, Watertown Tree Warden Chris Hayward may have one for you.
Business
Watertown Savings Supports Program to Help Seniors Manage their Money
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When Watertown Savings Bank Branch Manager, Bill Burgess, recently visited the offices of Springwell, he brought with him a grant that will help low-income, vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities manage their finances and remain independent, Springwell announced.
Elections
Candidates for Council President, At-Large Councilors Air Views
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Sustainable Watertown hosted the second of two Town Council Candidate Forums Monday night, this time featuring the candidates for Council President and Councilors At-Large.