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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.
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.
The two-family home at 21-23 Springfield St. has been renovated by a pair of developers. (Contributed Photo)
A two-family home on Springfield Street has undergone a major transformation that preserved the bones and most of the structure, while creating a pair of modern living spaces.
The following announcement was provided by Debbie and Friends:
You and your family are invited to join us again this year for the FREE Halloween Happening event!
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Authors & Innovators Festival is back!Our friends at Gennari Aronson are once again bringing together some of business’ top book authors, innovators, and business minds at The Mosesian Center in Watertown.
Photo by Mark Pickering
By Mark Pickering
At a recent meeting of the Housing for All Watertown group, speakers touted the group’s success in its effort to deliver “the most ambitious MBTA Communities Act plan in the state.” Now the group is shifting gears to focus on getting more affordable housing as part of the plan.
Watertown Firefighters put out a fire on a boat at the Newton Yacht Club on Oct. 10. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
The Watertown Fire Department had a very busy few days: helping to save a woman from a burning house, putting out a boat blaze, responding to a flipped vehicle, as well as welcoming the public at an Open House.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown High School Boosters:
Mark your calendars! Watertown High School Boys Soccer is hosting Watertown Soccer Night on Saturday, October 26th, at Victory Field, and it’s going to be a fun-filled evening for the whole community.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
On Tuesday, October 29, The Watertown Free Public Library’s Project Literacy invites you to enjoy a showcase of spine-chilling and supernatural stories from around the world — told by Project Literacy’s English language students and community!
Watertown Head Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue celebrates the 2023 State Championship with Raiders captains, from left, junior Adrianna Williams, senior Molly Driscoll, and senior Aislin Devaney. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Longtime Watertown Field Hockey Coach Eileen Donahue will collect another honor in December when she receives the 2023-24 MIAA Coach of the Year Award.