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Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances

By Charlie Breitrose | 15 hours ago

Porchfest returns to Watertown for the third year on May 16. (Photo from Watertown Porchfest)

The third year of Watertown Porchfest is the biggest yet, with in excess of 200 performances at more than 80 locations around the City on Saturday, March 16 from noon to 6 p.m.

Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall

A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.

The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.

Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe

Mighty Squirrel Brewing opened its new biergarten at Gore Place. (Photo from Mighty Squirrel)

There’s plenty going on in Watertown’s food and drink scene, with a new beer garden, a restaurant headed to a bigger space, and a newish restaurant getting the attention of regional media.

Police Log: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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Government

State Rep. Owens Hosting Office Hours With Councilor Gardner

By Guest Writer | September 16, 2024

State Rep. Steve Owens.

The following announcement was provided by State Rep. Steve Owens office:

State Rep. Steve Owens, a Democrat in the 29th Middlesex District made up of parts of West Cambridge, North Cambridge, and Watertown, has office hours in Cambridge and Watertown.

Business

New Indian Restaurant Opens in Former Location of Strip T’s

By Charlie Breitrose | September 15, 2024

A restaurant serving Southern Indian dishes has opened in Watertown on School Street.

Around Town

Single Family Home in Watertown Sold for Over $1 Million

By Charlie Breitrose | September 15, 2024

One home sold in Watertown this week.

Around Town

Watertown Chats Coming to This Week’s Farmers Market

By Guest Writer | September 14, 2024

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Join Watertown Community Engagement Specialist, Tyler Cote, for the next installment of Watertown Chats!

Entertainment

See the Attractions Planned for the 2024 Faire on the Square

By Guest Writer | September 14, 2024

The 25th anniversary of Watertown’s Faire on the Square is one week away, on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 12-5 p.m. at Saltonstall Park!

Entertainment

Comic: See What Small Saves Bought with His Birthday Money

By Guest Writer | September 14, 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

Agreement Reached to Allow Day Care to Stay in Boys & Girls Club Until New Home is Ready

By Charlie Breitrose | September 13, 2024

The Watertown Boys & Girls Club building also houses First Path Day Care Center.

First Path Day Care Center and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club have negotiated an agreement which would allow First Path to remain in the Club’s building so that children can attend the day care while construction is finished on its new facility.

Around Town

Lane to be Closed on Charles River Road This Week

By Guest Writer | September 13, 2024

The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation announced lane closures on Charles River Road will for several days. See details in the DCR’s announcement below.

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