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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.
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.
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.
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.
Watertown City Hall
The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Conservation Commission and the Historic District Commission. Interested applicants should complete and submit a Universal Application.
Brigham HouseChildren can visit Brigham House and listen to a story read by a librarian from the Watertown Library.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Families Together and the Watertown Free Public Library:
This fall we are going to be … READING READY! Young children and their caregivers are invited to our intergenerational event at Brigham House – 341 Mt. Auburn St. in Watertown on Sept. 19th at 10 a.m.
Massachusetts State House
The following announcement was provided by the office of State Senate President Karen Spilka:
The Massachusetts State Senate announced that Kathryn A. Bethea-Rivera, Ph.D. of Watertown, has been hired as the new Human Resources Manager of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Senate.
Three single family homes were sold this week around town.
The Faire on the Square is two weeks away, and the day will be filled with musical entertainment. See the lineup provided by the City of Watertown.
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.
Chloe McFarlane and Paula Plum as Juliet and the Nurse in Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s production of “Romeo and Juliet.” Photo by Maggie Hall Photography.
The Mosesian Center for the Arts will once again have a resident company when the Actors’ Shakespeare Project moves in this fall.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Gregory St. Louis, PE will be stepping down as Superintendent of the Watertown Department of Public Works (DPW) on September 27, 2024, after four years of service to pursue a new professional opportunity outside of Watertown.