Charity
Watertown Boy Collects Presents for Kids at Children’s Hospital
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When Brady Gleason turned 9, he decided to have his guests bring presents – not for himself but for kids at Children’s Hospital.
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
Government
Part of the Charles River Path to Close for Maintenance
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A section of the Charles River Path in Watertown will close temporarily for maintenance by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Real Estate
Open Houses a Plenty in Watertown This Weekend!
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Check out all the open houses happening in Watertown this weekend.
Government
Town Council Approves Zoning Change for St. Patrick’s Property
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The Town Council approved a zoning change for St. Patrick’s Church so it would have a better chance of leasing its former parish school.
Election 2015
See the Town Council Candidates’ Stances on Major Issues in Town
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At this past summer’s Annual Meeting of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment, members were asked to identify their key areas of concern.
Entertainment
Gore Place Hosting Frightful Friday Ghost Stories in October
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Come down to the Gore Place to hear some spooky stories just in time for Halloween.
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighter Marks Contract Signing With Unusual Donation
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A Watertown firefighter decided to celebrate the signing of the Watertown Fire contract after more than 6.5 years without one by making a special donation to help a cancer patient.
Elections
LETTER: Town Council Hopeful Says She Is Not a Single Issue Candidate
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Editor,
As a dedicated 20 year Watertown volunteer and citizen advocate, I am not a single-issue candidate for District B Town Councilor.