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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.
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.
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.
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.
On Wednesday, the Charles River Chamber hosted an event focused on economic development in the region, and heard from the Mass. Taxpayers Foundation, as well as hosting two panels: one of young professionals and another with the planning directors from the Chamber’s four communities — including Watertown’s Steve Magoon.
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
A Tale of Two Streets
When Charles Dickens wrote his famous novel, A Tale of Two Cities, his intent was to highlight societal injustices, and with great effect he showed us the dichotomy between living very well and simply surviving.
In Watertown, in many ways the seeds of rancor and discontent are being sown … no guillotines involved!
Follow me on this journey, if you will. I’m calling this “A Tale of Two Streets.”
More than a dozen open houses in Watertown this weekend.
Watertown’s State Champion Field Hockey Team was honored by the School Committee. (Courtesy of Watertown Field Hockey)
Watertown School Committee Chair Kendra Foley provided a round up of the most recent School Committee meeting. See what happened below.
There has been much to celebrate over the last month at our Watertown School Committee meetings.
Steak and frites is on the menu at Medium Rare, which opened at Arsenal Yards. (Courtesy of Medium Rare)
Arsenal Yards welcomes a new restaurant specializing in steak frites. See details in the announcement below.
Medium Rare, the original sizzling single-choice Steak Frites prix fixe meal experience from Washington, D.C., is now “steaking” its claim in the greater Boston area. The new location at 107 Bond Sq. in Watertown will be Medium Rare’s ninth, and the restaurant is ready to win over discerning Boston diners.
An acorn painting by Todd Coyne is one of many unique items in this year’s auction.
The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:
Russell Cooperative Preschool invites the Watertown community to participate in its highly anticipated Winter Gala Silent Auction, a cornerstone event that supports the preschool’s annual fundraising efforts.
From December 12 to 19, Watertown will experience a mix of winter and spring-like weather. Expect some cold, sunny days with gusty winds that will make it feel chillier than the actual temperature. There will be a brief shift toward milder conditions, with some rain possible, especially toward the weekend. However, winter isn’t done yet — colder temperatures will return, and there’s a chance of snow showers midweek. So, it’ll be a week of fluctuating temperatures, so be ready for both chilly and slightly warmer days, with some wet and possibly slippery conditions to watch out for.
A drawing of the shuttle boat being designed for Wada Hoppah to take people from Watertown to Boston. (Courtesy of Wada Hoppah)
The boat being designed to be a shuttle from Watertown to Boston along the Charles River won an international award for electric boat design.