Around Town
Mount Auburn Cemetery Seeks Applications for 2025 Artist in Residence
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The Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Artist in Residence Program is turning 10 years old, and applications are being sought for the 2025 residency.
City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
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The future of Watertown Square will be designed in 2026 with plans for major changes to the intersection as well as the commercial district in and around the Square. (Photo by City of Watertown)
More than a year after the zoning for Watertown Square was approved, City officials are preparing to begin the creation of two detailed plans to revitalize the Watertown Square commercial area, and to redesign the intersection. The project includes changes gto the roadway and intersection, as well as building on the parking lots in the Square.
In 2nd Year, Civics Academy Will Teach Residents Even More About How Watertown’s Government Works
Watertown’s first Civics Academy drew such good reviews that in its second year it will be even longer so that participants can learn even more about how local government works and city departments function.
Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry
Life science clusters in Watertown in 2025. The image appears in Watertown Bio’s 2025 Life Science Industry Report.
The biotech industry, while slowed, still has some life in Watertown, according to a recently published study. The City boasts the third most life science firms of any community in Massachusetts, the fourth most venture capital investmentd, and 20 new firms came to town in 2025.
City Manager Clarifies Watertown’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
Questions about immigration enforcement in Watertown are something that City Manager George Proakis has heard a lot recently, and he provided some information about the role of the Watertown Police and what they can and cannot do when federal agents are operating in town.
More Headlines
Watertown Wrestler Repeats as Section Champ, Several Prepping for State Meet
Police Log: Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Notes, 2 Stolen Cars Reported
City Issued Parking Tickets & Shoveling Warnings After January Snowstorm; Winter Parking Ban May be Extended
Police/Fire
Police Log: Shoplifter Busted for Multiple Thefts, 2 Checks Rewritten & Cashed
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Artemis Yoga Offering Free Yoga at Upcoming Open House
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See the following announcement from Artemis Yoga:
Artemis Yoga is inviting the local community to an Open House on Saturday afternoon, January 25th from 1 to 3:15 p.m. at their east end location in Watertown. With an afternoon of FREE classes, this is a wonderful opportunity to discover Artemis Yoga, a local independent yoga center that just celebrated its 9-year anniversary, having opened its doors at 639 Mt. Auburn St. in 2015.
Schools
Watertown Students Earn College Honors at Bates, Lasell, Wisconsin, Miami U., and MassBay; One Graduate
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Dozens of Watertown students made the dean’s list and president’s list at Bates College, Lasell University, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Miami University, and MassBay Community College. And a student graduated from Fort Hays State.
Around Town
Get Your Questions Ready for the First Watertown Chats of the Year at the Library
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Meet Watertown’s Community Engagement Specialist to ask any questions, or raise concerns or anything else about Watertown during the first Watertown Chats of the year. See more info in the City announcement below.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Player Named Globe Athlete of the Year, Another Makes All-Scholastic Team
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The Watertown field hockey team player Rachel Egan was named Athlete of the Year by the Boston Globe. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On top of completing an undefeated career as Watertown field hockey players, two Raiders were honored by making the Boston Globe’s All-Scholastic team, including one being named Athlete of the Year. Also, see the Watertown athletes who made the Middlesex League All-Stars for all fall sports.
Around Town
Restaurants & Businesses Invited to Join Watertown Porchfest After-Hours
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Cultural District:
Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 17, 2025, with extended hours from 12-6 p.m.! The Porchfest team invites Watertown businesses to join the fun by expanding the celebration even further for “Porchfest After-Hours” from 6-9 p.m. by hosting live music, promoting the event at their location, or supporting Porchfest in their own way.
Business
New Chair Elected to Lead Charles River Chamber Board
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Angela Pitter
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors has elected Angela Pitter to serve as its new board chair.