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

By Charlie Breitrose | February 20, 2026

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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Toys Delivered to 100s of Watertown Families in Need by Police & Firefighters for the Whooley Foundation

By Charlie Breitrose | December 18, 2024

Some of the toys collected for the 2024 Sonny Whooley Foundation. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The mission given to 40 Watertown police officers and firefighters Tuesday morning was to fill boxes full of gifts, and then deliver them to more than 150 families around the Community.

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Local Podcast: Meet a Local Cookie Maker & the Director of Watertown Cable

By Guest Writer | December 18, 2024

Elan Rohde

Podcast host Matt Hanna spoke with the woman behind one of Watertown’s favorite cookie makers, and also caught up with the executive director of Watertown Cable. Find out more about these episodes of Little Local Conversations.

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Weather Forecast: Watertown Will Get Some Chilly Weather Leading Up to Christmas

By Matthew Moll, Contributor | December 18, 2024

Watertown will experience a chilly stretch from December 19 to 26.

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Council President Calls for Recognition of Watertown’s Efforts to Create Housing

By Charlie Breitrose | December 17, 2024

City Council President Mark Sideris speaks at the 2024 Inauguration. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown City Council President Mark Sideris recently wrote a letter to the Boston Globe asking for recognition of the City’s effort to allow housing, going above and beyond the state’s requirements.

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Coming to the Mosesian Center: Live Music, Classes, Call for Artists

By Guest Writer | December 17, 2024

Mosesian Center for the Arts has live performances as well as classes on writing, and preparing for your audition coming up. Also, a call for artists. See more information below.

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Watertown Receives Grant to Evaluate ADA Accessibility

By Guest Writer | December 17, 2024

Watertown City Hall

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The City of Watertown is pleased to announce it has been awarded the Massachusetts Office on Disability’s (MOD) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Self Evaluation and Transition Planning grant!

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City Releases Final Version of Health and Human Services Report

By Guest Writer | December 16, 2024

The City of Watertown provided the following announcement.

The City of Watertown is excited to announce the release of the Health and Human Services Assessment Final Report!

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2025 Watertown Trash and Recycling Calendar Released

By Guest Writer | December 16, 2024

The City of Watertown sent out the 2025 Trash and Recycling Calendar. See details in the announcement below, and a preview above.

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