Weather
Watertown Weather: Brief Sunny Break Between Snow and Rain
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The forecast period will bring a mix of weather conditions that will impact outdoor activities and travel.
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.
Residential Snow Shoveling Requirement: City Focusing on Education, Not Fines, This Winter
Snow season has arrived, and this winter Watertown residents will be required to shovel snow and ice from the sidewalks in front of their homes within 24 hours after the end of the storm. In future years failing to do so could result in a warning and fine, but this year the City will focus on educating rather than ticketing.
Two Years Worth of Road Construction Coming in 2025, Ratings of City’s Roads Have Dropped
The City plans to do two years worth of road reconstruction work in the 2025 construction season, and nearly 30,000 feet of utilities line will be replaced around town.
Police Log: Five Busted in Shoplifting Sting, Burglar Hits Pizza Place
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Government
Public Review Period for Board of Assessors Conducting Property Revaluation is Dec. 2-6
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The following announcement was sent out by the City of Watertown Board of Assessors and first published on Nov. 26:
Following state statutes and Department of Revenue (DOR) regulations, the Board of Assessors is completing the FY2025 Quinquennial Revaluation of all real and personal property in Watertown. Revaluation is a year-long process when the DOR examines in detail all assessing methodologies used by the city, as well as the values derived through the mass appraisal system.
Entertainment
Library’s Winter Concerts Include Norwegian Fiddle, Indie Folk & Songs from Around the World
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The Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is thrilled to announce our 2024—25 Winter Concert Series! Join us at the Library, December through March, one Sunday per month. As in previous years, our concert series features talented, local artists. Performances are free and open to all and registration is not required.
Entertainment
Watertown Gallery’s Latest Show, “Family, Creativity, Continuity + Art | Interrupted” Opens Saturday
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Watertown gallery Storefront Art Projects will host Family, Creativity, Continuity, and Art | Interrupted from Dec. 7 to 28, featuring the art of Lisa Olson and Mary Beth Muscara. A Reception will be held Saturday, Dec. 7, from 1-4 p.m. Gallery Hours: Thursdays and Saturdays 1-4
Around Town
Local Podcast Episodes Focus on Director of Armenian Photo Archive, Plus a Real Estate Agent & Business Leader
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Little Local Conversations Podcast creator Matt Hanna recently profiled the executive director of the Project Save Photograph Archive, as well as a local real estate agent and business leader.
Around Town
Mount Auburn Cemetery Seeks Applications for 2025 Artist in Residence
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The Mount Auburn Cemetery’s Artist in Residence Program is turning 10 years old, and applications are being sought for the 2025 residency.
Around Town
Giving Tuesday: See Some Local Organizations You Can Support
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Watertown has many worthy organizations to support on Giving Tuesday, whether it is supporting children, the arts, troops overseas, history, and more.
Around Town
Charles River Chamber Hosting Watertown Business Awards Night
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The Charles River Regional Chamber will celebrate all the great businesses and nonprofit organizations in Watertown at the first annual Watertown Night on Thursday, January 23rd. All ticket proceeds will benefit Watertown Boys & Girls Club.