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Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions

By Charlie Breitrose | 17 hours ago

Watertown City Manager George Proakis.

City Manager George Proakis received a high rating from the City Council in his annual review for Fiscal Year 2025, though members of the Council had some constructive criticism, too.

Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site

A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.

School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive

Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)

While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.

Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel

Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy

Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park

Entertainment

Best Selling Author to Present a Narrated Slide Show: Exploring the Hidden Charles River

By Guest Writer | May 28, 2024

Michael Tougias

The following information was provided by Michael Tougias:

Michael Tougias, author of Exploring The Hidden Charles, will present a narrated slide presentation about his beloved river. The presentation follows the Charles River on its 80 mile journey from Hopkinton to Boston, and along the way Tougias will share anecdotes, history, wildlife encounters and conservation issues. Suggestions for exploring the river and nearby reservations will also be discussed.

Around Town

Watertown’s Oldest House to Open to Public on June 1

By Guest Writer | May 27, 2024

The Browne House, built in 1698, is the oldest standing house in Watertown.

The following announcement was provided by Historic New England:

On Saturday, June 1, all 38 Historic New England historic properties are open free to the public, including the Lyman Estate in Waltham and Browne House in Watertown. Join us for a fun day of fantastic storytelling!

Schools

Watertown Students Graduate from Three Colleges

By Guest Writer | May 27, 2024

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Students from Watertown graduated from Regis College, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and University of the Cumberlands.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn Honors at SNHU & Regis College

By Guest Writer | May 26, 2024

Several students hailing from Watertown earned academic honors at Regis College and Southern New Hampshire University.

Around Town

Nine Homes Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | May 26, 2024

Two single family homes and seven condos were sold this week, including three over the $1 million mark.

Around Town

Memorial Day Parade 2024: See Which Groups Will be Marching

By Charlie Breitrose | May 25, 2024

The Watertown Memorial Day Parade will take place on Monday, May 27 beginning at noon at City Hall and ending at Victory Field. Following the procession, a ceremony will be held, which will include the dedication of a POW-MIA Chair at the field.

Entertainment

See How Small Saves Celebrates Success in This Week’s Comic

By Guest Writer | May 25, 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.

Around Town

Check Out This Weekend’s Watertown Open Houses

By Charlie Breitrose | May 24, 2024

See the four properties holding open houses over the Memorial Day weekend.