Government
City of Watertown’s Inauguration to be Held at Commander’s Mansion
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Watertown’s elected officials will take the oath of office during a ceremony to be held on Jan. 2, 2024 at the Commander’s Mansion.
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.
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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
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Watertown College Student Shares His Experience Dealing with a Rare, Painful Disease in New Book
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Shant Cimenian shared his story about dealing with an invisible disease in his soon to be published book. (Courtesy Photo)
Most days, Shant Cimenian’s life is a very typical one. The 21-year-old Watertown resident attends UMass Boston and is looking toward life after college. However, some days, without warning, he will be thrown into writhing agony due to a rare disease.
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Watertown Seeking Plow Drivers for 2023-24 Snow Season
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by Charlie BreitroseSnow plow drivers are wanted by the Watertown Department of Public Works to help with snow and ice removal.
Have a truck with a plow — the Watertown Department of Public Works wants you this winter.
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Watertown Dog and Cat Licenses Can be Renewed
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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
Watertown dog and cat owners, please be on the lookout for your renewal letter from PetData. Starting today, you can register for your pets’ 2024 license either in the City Clerk’s office or online with PetData.
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Redesigning Watertown Square: Areas with Potential, Spots for Housing & Changing Roadways
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Urban planner Jeff Speck shows one of the possible new configurations of Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
While much of the discussion during the final presentation of the design charrette focused on the redesign of the main intersection in Watertown Square, the design consultants also looked at areas such as what people want to see in their downtown, where housing could be created, what properties could be redeveloped, and other roadways in the area that could be reconfigured.
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Watertown Fitness Studio Hosting Community Celebration Day
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The following information was provided by Fly Together:
Our Family at Fly Together would like to invite you to our Community Celebration Day. We are so thankful to have the support of neighbors and members like you and would love to bring everyone together at our ***WATERTOWN LOCATION*** (100 Parker St., Watertown MA) on Jan. 7th, 2024.
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OP-ED: Turning Watertown Square Daydreams Into a Long-Term Action Plan
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By Mark Pickering
The Watertown Square study process offers a once-in-a-generation chance to begin to make the changes that we only daydream about now. If we follow a long-term plan, we can transform the square into a place we can point to in pride a magnet for recreation, entertainment and congregating.
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Boston Bruins Players Visit Watertown to Buy Toys for Kids
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Members of the Boston Bruins used some of their time off the ice to visit Target in Watertown to purchase toys to donate to children.