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

By Charlie Breitrose | February 27, 2026

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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City Considering Adopting New Logo, Would Not Replace Watertown’s Seal

By Charlie Breitrose | April 2, 2024

The proposed logo for the City of Watertown designed by Sabastian Ebarb of Nahi.

City Manager George Proakis presented a possible idea for a new logo for the City of Watertown, which he hopes reflects Watertown and can be used on business cards, presentations, and signs around the City. The new design would not, he added, replace Watertown’s City Seal.

Around Town

Historic Home For Rent in Watertown

By Guest Writer | April 2, 2024

Historic Home Rental Apartment

Around Town

LETTER: Affordable Housing Critical to Watertown’s Fabric

By Guest Writer | April 2, 2024

I am writing as a local clergy person concerned with the fraying of the social fabric of the local communities.

Around Town

LETTER: Local Group Encourages Pro-Housing Residents to Attend Upcoming Public Forum

By Guest Writer | April 2, 2024

(From Housing for All Watertown)

So many Watertown residents are frustrated by the housing shortage, squeezed by rising rents, and worried about the consequences of failing to meet our urgent housing needs. This week, you have a chance to meaningfully address the housing crisis in our city.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn Honors at Mass. Maritime, Champlain College

By Guest Writer | April 2, 2024

The following students from Watertown earned academic honors at their institution of higher learning.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Pair of Shoplifters Busted, Bike Take off Back of Car

By Charlie Breitrose | April 1, 2024

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Sports

Pass the Torch: Youth Sports Equipment Reuse Rally at Watertown Fitness Studio

By Guest Writer | April 1, 2024

The following announcement was provided by Turf and Get Lively Health & Fitness:

On April 27, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m at 25 Clarendon St., Watertown, MA, the community is invited to drop off lightly loved sports equipment their kids have outgrown. Then from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., community members are invited to shop for free sports equipment.

Around Town

Volunteers Wanted for the Annual Charles River Herring Count, Training Coming Up

By Guest Writer | April 1, 2024

The annual herring count in the Charles River is nearly here, and the public can assist with the effort. The Charles River Watershed Association seeks volunteers and is offering a training on April 3.

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