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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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 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.
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.
The following announcement was provided by City Works Eatery & Pour House:
In October, City Works Eatery and Pour House in Watertown is partnering with Boston Beer Co. to support Breast Cancer research through Hops for Hope.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment:
Dr. Joseph Gerson of Watertown will speak on about the events preceding the illegal Russian invasion of Ukraine, the immediate consequences of the war, the possible use of nuclear weapons, and what can be done to end the death and destruction.
The following information was provided by Watertown Cable Access Television:
Please be advised that WCA-TV’s channels on Comcast, also called Xfinity, have changed to the following:
Wikimedia Commons / ChensiyuanMassachusetts State House.
A request that would provide relief to residential property owners in Watertown moved a step toward approval when the House of Representatives approved the Home Rule Petition recently.
The following information is provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Public Health Department is offering the influenza vaccine to Watertown Senior Residents at the Watertown Senior Center, located at 31 Marshall Street, on Friday, October 6, 2023 and Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Save the date for the Halloween Costume and Clothing Swap, and General Clothing/Textile Recycling Turn-in Event.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:
On Saturday, October 14, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) will host the third-annual Watertown Zine Fest — a celebration of DIY publishing, creativity, and idea sharing. This year, festival highlights will include over forty zinester-vendors from near and far, a “zine-making hive” where anyone can get creative, and guest lectures that explore the intersection of zines, mental health, and Indigenous perspectives. As always, the event is free to all. Not sure what a zine is? No problem!
Three single families, three condos, two townhouses, and a two-family house were sold this week.