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City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area

By Charlie Breitrose | 16 hours ago

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.

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Watertown Library’s Survey Will Help Plan for the Future

By Guest Writer | January 6, 2025

Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.

The Watertown Library wants to hear from the public as it plans for the future. A survey has been posted on the Library’s website and is also available at the Library in seven languages.

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Drainage Installation at Mt. Auburn St. & Arlington St. Intersection to Begin This Week

By Guest Writer | January 5, 2025

Work on the Mt. Auburn Street reconstruction project will restart in the New Year. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown.

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Four Watertown Home Sales This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | January 5, 2025

Two single-family homes and a pair of townhouses were sold this week.

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Community Preservation Committee Recommends Funding Affordable Housing Project

By Guest Writer | January 4, 2025

A rendering of the proposed Willow Park Housing development.

An affordable housing project got a boost from the Watertown Community Preservation Committee, which voted to recommend that Community Preservation Act money be used to help fund the project in East Watertown.

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Check Out the Latest Small Saves Cartoon

By Guest Writer | January 4, 2025

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.

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See What Title the Library Selected for the 2025 One Book, One Watertown

By Guest Writer | January 3, 2025

The Watertown Free Public Library revealed the title for this year’s One Book, One Watertown. See the announcement below.

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Wordle Paintings Will be on Display at Watertown Art Gallery

By Guest Writer | January 3, 2025

Watertown gallery Storefront Art Projects will display Wordle paintings by Jeanne Williamson Ostroff from Jan. 4-25. There will be a reception on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 1-4 p.m.

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Several of Open Houses Over the Weekend in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | January 3, 2025

See the properties hosting open houses this week in town.

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