Around Town
More Than Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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Home seekers have tons and tons of open houses in Watertown to visit over Veterans Day Weekend.
Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies
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Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban will last just two months in 2026, from Jan. 1 to March 1, after the City Council approved a temporary change in the overnight parking regulations. In addition, they approved a sharp increase in fines for cars left on the road during a snow emergency.
City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January
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.
More Headlines
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
John Airasian’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Craft Night, Irish Music, Spanish Dancing, Drawing Workshop & More
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This weekend starts off with a craft night at the library maker space on Friday for the LGBTQ community. Then Saturday there’s an Irish band playing at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians that could well get you singing and dancing the night away. If you’d prefer a Latin beat, Olespana can serve up a variety of Spanish food, to be followed by dancing in the later hours. Sunday is the time for quieter activities. There’s a drawing workshop at Mt. Auburn for all levels of artistic ability, or you might be interested in the Armenian American history in World War II, a film that’s showing Sunday afternoon at the library. Watertown can entertain you well this weekend.
Around Town
Food Assistance Benefits Will be Cut in December, Groups Calling for State to Restore Funds
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Recipients of food assistance in Massachusetts will see their benefits that can be used to buy fresh produce cut beginning in December, but there are efforts to ask the Governor and Legislature to restore the funding the in the State Budget.
Around Town
Mt. Auburn Street Paving Work This Weekend Will Include Lane Closures & Parking Restrictions
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The City of Watertown provided an update on the Mt. Auburn Street road project, including impacts from the weekend paving work.
Business
Charles River Chamber Hosting Event in Watertown, Welcomed 450 at Fall Business Breakfast
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The Charles River Regional Chamber hosted a big crowd at the annual Fall Business Breakfast last week, and will be in Watertown next week for a morning of coffee and networking at a local fitness studio.
Around Town
Historical Society Hosting Film About Armenian Vets of WWII & Women on the Home Front
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The Historical Society of Watertown & The Watertown Free Public Library announced they will present: “Our Boys, Armenian-American Veterans of World War II and the Women of the Home Front” a film by Roger Hagopian & Tom Spera on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, 2 p.m., Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown Savings Bank Room, 123 Main St Watertown MA 02472
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Heading to Round of 8 After Beating St. Mary’s, Soccer Season Ends, Football Plays Thursday
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Senior co-captain Rachel Egan is congratulated by her teammates after scoring against St. Mary’s in the Round of 16 of the State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Raiders moved on to the Round of 8 in the MIAA Div. 3 Field Hockey Tournament after defeating St. Mary’s 2-0 on Tuesday afternoon.
Government
Residents Wanted to Serve on Watertown Board of Health
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The City seeks people with backgrounds in public health, medical or a related field to apply to serve on the Watertown Board of Health. See the announcement below.