Government
See When the Rescheduled State of the City Will Take Place
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The City of Watertown announced the new date and location for the rescheduled State of the City Address by City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis.
Proposal for Walker Pond Includes Boardwalk, Community Garden, Places for Recreation & for Reflection
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A rendering of the latest proposal for Walker Pond, presented at a Community Meeting on Feb. 5, 2026. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Landscape architects presented a vision for Walker Pond, Watertown’s newest outdoor space, where visitors would have different experiences in various parts of the park on the westside of town.
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.
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency, See What’s Closed
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.
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Business
Persian Restaurant in Watertown Closing After 16 Years
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Shiraz Persian Restaurant has closed. (Photo from the Shiraz Facebook page).
The owners of Shiraz Persian Restaurant in East Watertown announced they will be closing down their restaurant after “16 wonderful years.”
Government
Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee Seeks New Participants
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee:
The Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee (WE3C) advises the City Council on issues of sustainability and energy use. We work closely with the Sustainability Manager and the Energy Manager to help create policies that will promote our Climate and Energy Plan. Most recently we have been involved in:
Around Town
Mosesian Arts Members Exhibit Features Range of Works from the Natural World to Abstraction
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Claudia Ravaschiere’s “Journey of a Thousand Trees” is part of the Mosesian Center for the Arts’ Members Exhibition.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts is excited to showcase a diverse body of art works from our current members. The upcoming exhibition gives our artist members the opportunity to demonstrate many and various ways to create work. In addition, artists explore a wide selection of themes.
Around Town
Residents Share Their Desires for Watertown Square with City’s Economic Development Planner
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Residents on a tour of Watertown Square shared their vision for the area with Watertown’s Senior Planner for Economic Development Erin Rathe. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Two members of the City of Watertown staff who will be designing the new Watertown Square led a group of more than a dozen people on a walk through the area to get an idea of what residents want to see in the center of town.
Around Town
Residents Invited to Apply for Watertown Cultural Council Grants
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) invites Watertown residents to apply for Local Cultural Council (LCC) grants.
Around Town
Podcast Spotlights the Creator of the Program that Brings Life Science Lessons Into the High School
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Merle Kummer
The fourth episode of Little Local Conversations podcast spotlighted the work of Merle Kummer, the founder of a unique program that brings together members of life science community with students at Watertown High School.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Wanted for Indecent Assault Arrested, Load of Brick Stolen from Company
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.