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Watertown Chats Coming to This Week’s Farmers Market
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Join Watertown Community Engagement Specialist, Tyler Cote, for the next installment of Watertown Chats!
Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies
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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.
Police Log: Anti-Israel Flyers Found, Nonprofit Loses $30K in Wire Fraud Scam
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Welcomes Boston Dance Theater as Company-in-Residence
Boston Dance Theater joins the Mosesian Center for the Arts as a company-in-residence. (Photo by Sean Pfeiffer)
Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts will welcome a new company-in-residence, with the addition of Boston Dance Theater. See more information in the announcement from the MCA, below.
City’s Longtime Leader of Community Development and Planning Retiring in January
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.
More Headlines
Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
Entertainment
See the Attractions Planned for the 2024 Faire on the Square
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The 25th anniversary of Watertown’s Faire on the Square is one week away, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12-5 p.m. at Saltonstall Park!
Entertainment
Comic: See What Small Saves Bought with His Birthday Money
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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.
Around Town
Agreement Reached to Allow Day Care to Stay in Boys & Girls Club Until New Home is Ready
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The Watertown Boys & Girls Club building also houses First Path Day Care Center.
First Path Day Care Center and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club have negotiated an agreement which would allow First Path to remain in the Club’s building so that children can attend the day care while construction is finished on its new facility.
Around Town
Lane to be Closed on Charles River Road This Week
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The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation announced lane closures on Charles River Road will for several days. See details in the DCR’s announcement below.
Entertainment
Watertown Art Gallery Hosting Reception for Latest Show, “Sticks and Stones & Words”
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Storefront Art Projects in Watertown announced the opening of the new show, “Sticks and Stones & Words,” and the opening reception on Sept. 14.
Around Town
Dozens of Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out the wide range of open houses in town this week.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Field Hockey, Films, Make Chinese Lanterns & Chinese Wrestling Demo
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This Friday evening, you are either going to be very busy or you have to make some difficult choices. Because it’s early, if you aren’t working late, you can catch the Watertown field hockey game at Victory Field. All Watertownians should know that we are known statewide as having an outstanding field hockey team. Then there are two film choices, Beetlejuice and a pajama party, or the International Indian Film festival of Boston. You could don your sari for the Indian film festival or your dino pjs at the Majestic 7. On Saturday morning, head to the library to make Chinese lanterns for the mid-Autumn festival, which takes place on September 15-17. Further Chinese culture could be enjoyed with free Shuai Jiao martial arts clinics on Saturday or take a day-long seminar at Wu An martial arts.