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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.
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.
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 body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.
Jason Mavor brought his chiropractic practice back to Watertown, opening in a space on Mt. Auburn Street.
When you ask Dr. Jason Mavor why he’s so passionate about being a chiropractor, his answer is simple. “Helping someone help themselves is the best feeling in the world.” His path to becoming a Chiropractor, however, was a little more unconventional. It all started with an injury of his own.
The winter light show known as SOLSTICE returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery in December. See more details about this year’s event provided by the the Cemetery, below.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians in Watertown will host at Turkey Shoot on Friday. It is open to all. See more information from the AOH, below.
The zoning map recommended by the Planning Board on October 30, 2024.
After nearly a year of planning, meetings and discussion, the Watertown Square Area Plan zoning changes have been adopted by the City Council. The updated zoning will meet the State’s housing requirements, even after trimming back some of the recommendations from the Planning Board, and the Council increased the green building requirements for new projects.
A Shot for Life Founder & CEO Mike Slonina, left, and Dr. Will Curry, Chief Medical Officer of Massachusetts General Hospital post with Boston Celtics Mascot, Lucky the Leprechaun. (Photo by Betsy Cullen/A Shot For Life)
On Saturday, a fundraiser run by a Watertown native raised more than $275,000 to support research into the development of cancer treatments.
Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Edible Watertown, a vibrant public art initiative by the Public Arts & Culture Committee that explores the city’s local ecology, is thrilled to announce the lead artists and scientists selected for its “Expert Pairings” project. This exciting collaboration pairs talented artists with knowledgeable scientists to create temporary, educational public artworks focused on edible plants, local resilience, and environmental awareness.
Julianna Tosta, manager of the Dunkin’ Donuts on Main Street, was profiled on WBZ Channel 4. (Screenshot from WBZ)
The energetic manager of a Dunkin’ Donuts in Watertown was featured on WBZ Channel 4’s Change Maker segment recently.
Watertown Sophomore tips in a deflected shot to in the Raiders’ 2-0 victory over Sandwich in the MIAA Div. 3. Field Hockey State Final. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown celebrated a fourth straight Field Hockey State Championship on Saturday after defeating Sandwich 2-0 at Worcester State. See photos and videos from the game.