Weather
UPDATED: Watertown Weather: Brief Sunny Break Between Snow and Rain
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(UPDATED on Dec. 9 at 9:20 a.m.)
The forecast period will bring a mix of weather conditions that will impact outdoor activities and travel.
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.
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Around Town
DCR Seeks Input on Plans to Improve Playground Along Charles River
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The DCR will host a meeting about plans to improve the Farren Playground and hard courts off Charles River Road, east of Watertown Square. See information below.
Around Town
16 Watertown Home Sales This Week, Including a Single Family for More Than $2 Million
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Three condos, two single-family homes, and a pair of townhouses sold this week.
Around Town
New Podcast, “Eye on Watertown,” Seeks to Create a Place for Informal Public Engagement
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Former Town Council President Clyde Younger has teamed up with residents Chris Chapron and Ann Healey to host a new podcast called “Eye On Watertown,” which is available on the Watertown Cable website.
Entertainment
Small Saves is Iron Man in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Police/Fire
Blaze at Oakley Country Club Extinguished by Firefighters from Watertown and Belmont
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Firefighters from Watertown and Belmont put out a fire at Oakley Country Club on Friday morning. (Courtesy of Watertown Fire Department)
Watertown and Belmont Firefighters doused a fire at the Oakley Country Club which could have been worse if the building did not have fire sprinklers.
Business
One Restaurant Reopening, Another Shutting Its Doors
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A Watertown eatery has reopened after months of repairs, while another nearby restaurant run by Watertown residents will be closing.
Entertainment
Watertown Church Hosting Christmas Fun for the Whole Family
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Grace Chapel in Watertown will host Jingle Jam on Dec. 21. Find out more below.