Around Town
Brownie Troop Hosts Drive-Thru Food Drive in Watertown to Support Local Food Pantry
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Watertown Brownie Troop 84267 announced it will be hosting a drive-thru food drive to help out a local food pantry. See more information below.
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency for Feb. 22-23 Storm, First Blizzard for 4 Years
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On-street parking will be prohibited during the Snow Emergency for the storm that could drop more 18 inches of snow on Watertown. Several City facilities will be closed Monday, and trash and recycling will be impacted by the storm.
City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
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.
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City Manager Clarifies Watertown’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
Watertown Wrestler Repeats as Section Champ, Several Prepping for State Meet
Police Log: Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Notes, 2 Stolen Cars Reported
Around Town
Critical Drought Declared for Area, Tips for Conserving Water
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With a Critical Drought declared for much of Massachusetts, including Watertown, the City of Watertown sent out the following tips for residents. See information below.
Around Town
Local Jam Maker Holding Pop-Up and Food Drive for Watertown Food Pantry
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If you missed Berry Mari and Belle at the Watertown Farmers Market, you can buy Hanna Opdahl’s jams and preserves at a pop-up and she will also be collecting items for the Watertown Food Pantry with donors being entered into a drawing for jam and spices. See details below.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: Art Sales, Children’s Theatre, Wine Tasting, D&D and More
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Thanksgiving is not quite here, but this Saturday holiday sales are starting, and they look quite interesting. Saturday morning, you can indulge in the pleasures of beautiful pottery at the Indigo Fire Pottery sale. That afternoon, a show of local artisans is being hosted at Get Lively, and it also features Provincetown artist Joan Pereira. That looks well worth checking out. When the art show ends, there’s a free Croation wine tasting at Gordon’s Fine Wines and Liquors. You can gather a bottle or two for upcoming holiday gatherings.
Weather
Watertown Weather: No Significant Rain, Temps Dipping into the 30s
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Here’s the updated daily weather forecast for Watertown, MA, from Thursday, November 14 to Thursday, November 21 by Meteorologist Matthew Moll of New England Weather Consulting:
Around Town
See the Dates of the Watertown Winter Parking Ban for 2024-25
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The City of Watertown announced the dates for the 2024-25 Winter Parking Ban. See information below.
Schools
Wicked Bagel Hosting Fundraiser for WPS Diversity & Belonging Councils
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This weekend, Wicked Bagel will host a fundraiser for the Watertown Public Schools Diversity and Belonging Councils.
Around Town
Street Closure Thursday for the Watertown High School Construction Project
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A street next to the construction site for the new Watertown High School will be closed on Thursday, according to an announcement from the district’s construction management firm, Vertex.