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Charlie Breitrose
Watertown Firefighters battled a blaze on Flint Road on Tuesday, and efforts were slowed because some hydrants in the area were not shoveled out after Monday’s storm.
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 following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown seeks qualified applicants for a Per-Diem Public Safety Dispatcher to process emergency calls for assistance in an expeditious and accurate manner at the Police Department.
The finals of the Watertown Summer Basketball League begin Tuesday at Saltonstall Park. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
The Watertown Summer Basketball League Finals will feature two teams of former college basketball players. The best-of-three series begins Tuesday night at the court outside the Watertown Boys & Girls Club at Saltonstall Park.
The Watertown Arts Market returns to Filippello Park in 2024, with dozens of artists, along with musicians, authors, food, and more at the event, which is free to enter.
The Armenian Museum of America in Watertown seeks to fill three positions: an administration and development associate, a curator, and a visitor services representative.
Ruth Rappaport and Ben Wetherbee will perform at Gore Place on Aug. 21.
The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
Guitarist Ruth Rappaport plays traditional music of America, Ireland, and the British Isles. Ben Wetherbee is an exciting fiddler and harmonica player. Ruth has performed throughout New England with numerous traditional music groups. Hold onto your hats because their music is hard-driving! The concert will take place in the beautifully restored 1793 Carriage House.
The following information was provided by Beth Israel Lahey Health:
Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) has opened a new multispecialty site in Watertown. The site, known as the BILH Care Center – Watertown, is located at 480 Pleasant St. and includes primary care and obstetrics and gynecology services. Additional specialty services and an urgent care center will be opened at the site over the next several months.
Players carry the Watertown Youth Soccer banner in the Memorial Day Parade. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
If your young athletes are inspired by the USA women’s soccer gold medal, they can join the Watertown Youth Soccer program this fall.
Three two-families, three townhouses, a condo and a single-family home were sold this week.