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Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies

By Charlie Breitrose | November 19, 2025

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.

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Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council

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Entertainment

Watertown Actor Starring in Moonbox Productions’ “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”

By Guest Writer | September 1, 2024

Watertown’s Tader Shipley will star in Moonbox Productions upcoming production of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.

The following announcement was provided by Moonbox Productions:

Watertown actor, Tader Shipley, stars in Moonbox Productions upcoming production of the Tony Award-winning musical comedy Dirty Rotten Scoundrels by David Yazbek. Directed and co-produced by Allison Olivia Choat with musical direction by Catherine Stornetta and choreography by Brad Reinking, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels opens Sept. 27 and runs through Oct. 13 at Arrow Street Arts performance venue located at 2 Arrow Street in Cambridge.

Around Town

Five Homes Around Watertown Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | September 1, 2024

Three townhouses and two condos were sold this week.

Around Town

See What Will be Closed and Impacted by the Labor Day Holiday

By Guest Writer | August 31, 2024

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Watertown City departments and buildings will be closed on Labor Day, and trash and recycling will be impacted this week. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown.

Entertainment

Small Saves Performs for the Camera in This Week’s Comic

By Guest Writer | August 31, 2024

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.

Schools

New Watertown High School on Track to be Net Zero Energy

By Charlie Breitrose | August 30, 2024

The entrance to the new Watertown High School is taking shape. (Photo from Watertown School Building Committee meeting)

Progress has been made on the new Watertown High School, and the goal of having the building produce all the energy needed to operate is closer to becoming a reality.

Around Town

Labor Day Weekend Travel Tips from MassDOT

By Guest Writer | August 30, 2024

The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA, and Massport are advising Labor Day Holiday travelers to make informed decisions and plan ahead as Labor Day Weekend is traditionally a popular time for travel, and everyone should consider taking trips at off-peak hours and considering using public transportation, if possible, to reach destinations.  

Around Town

Several Watertown Properties Hosting Open Houses Over Labor Day Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | August 30, 2024

Check out the open houses around town this week.

Business

Watertown Fitness Studio Offers Individualized Instruction for Women

By Charlie Breitrose | August 29, 2024

Poli Moronari started Nova Fitness in 2020, and has built a loyal following.

When Poli Moronari received an offer to take over a fitness space in Watertown, she took the opportunity to take her personal training business to the next level and start a fitness studio for women.