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Police Log: Man Arrested for Causing Disturbance at Restaurant, Police Locate Man Wanted on 3 Warrants

By Charlie Breitrose | 12 hours ago

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

City Relaxing Sidewalk Shoveling Rules After Blizzard, Keeping Parking Ban in Place

Snow banks left from plowing and shoveling after the blizzard of Feb. 22 and 23. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The City of Watertown will give residents a break from the sidewalk snow shoveling rules after the blizzard of Jan. 22 and 23 dumped around 15 inches of snow on top of snow remaining from the storm in January. But the overnight parking ban — scheduled to end on Feb. 28 — will be in place until further notice. This winter’s storms have already sapped Watertown’s snow and ice fund for the winter, so the Council approved additional dollars to be spent on snow removal.

Firefighters Battle Two Alarm Fire, Slowed by Snow Around Hydrants

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.

Proposal for Walker Pond Includes Boardwalk, Community Garden, Places for Recreation & for Reflection

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.

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Around Town

Marshall Home Fund Awards $75K in Grants to Help Older Adults in Watertown

By Guest Writer | June 12, 2024

2024 Marshall Home Fund Grant recipients with current and former board members at the Grant Award Ceremony on May 23, 2024.

The following information was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:

The Board of Directors of the Marshall Home Fund (MHF) is very pleased to announce the recipients of its latest round of program grant awards. This spring, the Board of Directors pledged $75,457 to local organizations for programs that will benefit residents of Watertown who are ages 55 and older. In awarding this latest round of grants, the MHF has reached a total of $1 million dollars awarded over a 19-year period for the benefit of older adults in Watertown.

Government

Watertown Square Meeting Thursday Night, Kids Activities Available

By Guest Writer | June 12, 2024

The City of Watertown provided the following information:

The Watertown Square Area Plan will be discussed at the upcoming Joint City Council and Planning Board Hearing on June 13 at 6 PM in the Watertown Middle School Auditorium. The Hearing will include a presentation from the Project Team, followed by an opportunity for public comment. You can access the full agenda for the Joint Hearing here.

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LETTER: Former Councilor Disapproves of Attempt to Brand the City with New Logo

By Guest Writer | June 11, 2024

Dear Councilors Bays, Gannon and Gardner:

Following within this communication; are my thoughts as sent to the City Council on 03/16/2024. Still unanswered are the questions that I posed. I respectfully ask of the Committee, that all my queries receive a response.

Around Town

New Spray Pad Will Keep Kids Cool at East Watertown Park

By Charlie Breitrose | June 11, 2024

Children enjoy the new spray pad at Filippello Park in East Watertown. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On a warm afternoon, dozens of children waited patiently for City officials to declare the new and improved spray pad at Filippello Park open so they could run through the cooling streams of water.

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OP-ED: Watertown Square Redesign Lacks Public Transit Improvement Plan

By Guest Writer | June 11, 2024

Watertown Square. (Photo by City of Watertown)

By Mark Pickering

Watertown stands at a crossroads – on two separate issues. What we do now will guide the city’s way into the future. One question is whether to continue to be a city that emphasizes the use of cars and ignores public transit.

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LETTER: Resident Explains Withdrawal from Human Rights Commission

By Guest Writer | June 11, 2024

To whom it may concern,

It is with a heavy heart and disappointment that I am submitting my resignation from the inaugural Watertown HRC Committee.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn College Honors, Graduate from Colleges in Spring of 2024

By Guest Writer | June 10, 2024

Watertown students graduated from Framingham State and UNH, and several earned honors at Saint Anselm, Wisconsin, URI, and Lasell.

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UPDATED: Watertown Farmers Market Returns This Week – See the New Vendors for 2024

By Guest Writer | June 10, 2024

The Watertown Farmers Market begins this week. The organizers provided the following information about what to expect at the market, including new vendors, returning faov

Join us Wednesday, June 12 for Opening Day! It’s almost time for market season~ We’re getting ready to kick off the 11th year of the Watertown Farmers’ Market and celebrate all the market has to offer! Scroll down to see our vendor lineup for this year and watch for more news about special features this year. Thank you for supporting our market and all things local. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable market experience!

Opening Day Activities

2:30: Opening Bell with City Manager George Proakis2:30-4:30: Lawn games by Watertown Recreation Department3:00-5:00: Performance by HYE Fusion3:30-4:30: Kick off the Season with Get Lively Health & Fitness– free mini Get Moving and Stretch sessions at 3:30 and 4:00pm2:30-6:30: Raffle for Market Gift Certificates(drawing is open all day; you do not need to be present to win

2024 Market Vendors

We are pleased to introduce a wonderful variety of new vendors, and so glad to welcome back our fabulous returners!