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Watertown Calls Snow Emergency, See What’s Closed

By Charlie Breitrose | February 22, 2026

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.

2 Watertown Wrestlers Qualify for All-State Meet After Solid Div. 3 State Meet

Watertown seniors Jimmy Shrestha, left, and Fahad Khan both finished fourth in their divisions at the MIAA Div. 3 State Wrestling Championships. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)

Watertown’s Jimmy Shrestha and Fahad Khan will compete with the top wrestlers from across Massachusetts after both placed fourth at the MIAA Div. 3 State Meet in Gloucester on Saturday.

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.

More Headlines

Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry

City Manager Clarifies Watertown’s Role in Immigration Enforcement

Watertown Wrestler Repeats as Section Champ, Several Prepping for State Meet

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Officer Saves Woman from Burning House

By Charlie Breitrose and Guest Writer | October 12, 2024

Watertown Police Officer Michael Grzelcyk

The Watertown Police Department posted the following announcement on its Facebook page.

Friday, October 11, 2024, Officer Michael Grzelcyk demonstrated extraordinary bravery during a working house fire on Winsor Ave. Upon arrival, he learned that a second-floor tenant, an elderly woman, was still inside. With Watertown Fire en route, Officer Grzelcyk entered the burning building alone, facing intense smoke and flames.

Around Town

See What’s Closed for Indigenous Peoples/Columbus Day & Trash Collection Schedule

By Guest Writer | October 12, 2024

Several municipal buildings will be closed for on Monday, Oct. 14 for the Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day holiday. See the information provided by the City of Watertown.

Entertainment

Comic: See What Young Hockey Players Do on a Rainy Day

By Guest Writer | October 12, 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

Watertown Business Coalition’s Next Coffee Connect is at One of Watertown’s Newest Cafes

By Guest Writer | October 11, 2024

The counter at Revival Cafe on Coolidge Avenue in Watertown. (Courtesy of Revival Cafe)

The Watertown Business Coalition invites the public to its next Coffee Connect, which will feature a Q&A with Watertown’s Senior Planner for Economic Development. See the announcement from the WBC below:

Government

City Won’t Need a Redevelopment Authority to Transform Parking Lots in Watertown Square

By Charlie Breitrose | October 11, 2024

The area of the Watertown Square Municipal Parking Lot, shown in grey and the adjacent yellow buildings, can be redeveloped under the powers given to the City Council in 1987. The graphic is from the Watertown Square Area Plan meetings.

Watertown will be able to redevelop the municipal parking lot in Watertown Square without creating a Redevelopment Agency, City Manager George Proakis told the City Council this week.

Around Town

Watertown Welcomes New Chief Technology Officer

By Guest Writer | October 11, 2024

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Join City Manager George Proakis in welcoming Maurice A. Myrie as the City of Watertown’s new Chief Technology Officer!

Around Town

More Than 20 Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | October 11, 2024

Check out all the open houses around town this weekend.

Around Town

Project Save Hosting “Lens & Libations” Featuring Historic Photos of the Armenian Community

By Guest Writer | October 11, 2024

Project Save Photograph Archive has been preserving the global Armenian experience through photography since 1975. On Oct. 17, the group will host a exhibition with cocktails in Watertown.