Around Town
A Quartet of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a two family and two townhouses were sold this week.
Police Log: Threatening Flyer Left at Home, Suspected Organized Crime Scam Used at Nike, Shoplifters Busted
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
City Manager’s Reflection One-Week After the End of the Trash Strike
Full trash bins during the recently-ended trash strike. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown City Manager George Proakis sent out the following piece on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025.
As we end the first week of fall and reflect upon the summer that saw our regular trash and recycling services disrupted by the labor strike between Republic Services and their unionized workforce, I want to extend my sincere appreciation to the community for their continued understanding and the members of City staff for their hard work.
Watertown Hires New Veterans Services Officer, Who Will Also Serve as the ADA Coordinator
Watertown hired a new Veterans Services Officer, who is a Navy and Army National Guard veteran with experience in frontline medical care, and most recently worked in the Massachusetts Executive Office of Veterans Services. See the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Voting Locations Changing for Many Watertown Residents in 2025
Several polling places in Watertown will be moving to a new location for the 2025 Watertown Election. City Councilors had concerns about how voters will know where to go to vote.
More Headlines
Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Business
Arsenal Yards Adding New Food, Clothing & Pet Offerings
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The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
The thriving neighborhood in Watertown’s historic East End from Boylston Properties and Wilder, Arsenal Yards today announces three exciting new additions in 2024: J.Crew Factory, Jersey Mike’s Subs, and Splash and Dash Groomerie & Boutique.
Entertainment
Small Saves Gets Distracted in Class in This Week’s Cartoon
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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
Former Mount Auburn Club Trainer Opens His Own Studio
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Trainer Michael Thornton recently moved his studio, Focused Fitness, to Mt. Auburn Street.
A new fitness studio opened on Mt. Auburn Street, but it is run by someone familiar to many people in town.
Around Town
Watertown Church Holding Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
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The following announcement came from Grace Chapel Watertown:
December finds us looking up. The skies are dark, and the night feels long—until the angels appear to tell a weary world once more: There’s glory all around us, and a peace no conflict can take away. Come and hear the story of the greatest reconciliation humanity has ever known, and the hope it offers each of us—here, on earth.
Around Town
Five Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out the properties hosting homebuyers this weekend.
Around Town
Council Uses ARPA Funds on a Mix of Social Services, Water/Sewer & Climate Projects
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Watertown City Hall
Watertown’s ARPA funds will got to 18 projects, including water and sewer system upgrades, public housing improvements, creating a daycare facility, and money to help local food assistance programs.
Entertainment
Watertown Ballet School Performing Nutcracker Suite
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Watertown’s Koltun Ballet Boston will perform the Nutcracker Suite featuring dancers of all ages from the school.