Around Town
Meet Firefighters and Police Officers at Safety First Family Event
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The following information was provided by Watertown Families Together:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to a “SAFETY FIRST” event on Oct. 12 at 10 a.m.
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.
Watertown Author’s Book Honored in Mass. Book Awards
Watertown author Robin Bernstein’s book was honored in the 25th Annual Massachusetts Book Awards. (Contributed Photo)
Watertown author and cultural historian Robin Bernstein’s book “Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison for Profit,” was honored during the Massachusetts Book Awards.
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.
More Headlines
Voting Locations Changing for Many Watertown Residents in 2025
Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
Around Town
Take a Walk Through Mt. Auburn Cemetery with Live Well Watertown & the Business Coalition
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Mount Auburn Cemetery.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:
Live Well Watertown’s and Watertown Business Coalition’s WALK N’ TALK Series continues in October with a visit to Mount Auburn Cemetery.
Around Town
Several Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Check out the properties hosting tours this weekend.
Government
Council Approves Human Rights Commission Ordinance After Debating Role of New Board
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The City Council approved the ordinance creating a Human Rights Commission after debating whether board will hear complaints and have a role in resolving disputes.
Around Town
Trees for Watertown Annual Meeting Features Talk by City’s Senior Environmental Planner
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The following announcement was provided by Trees for Watertown:
In the coming decades, our New England region will be at the heart of climate change impacts. According to a 2022 University of Massachusetts report, at current CO2 emission levels, the number of 90-degree days our city sees will increase to 80 per year by the end of the century, vector-borne diseases will increase, and animal and plant species will be lost.
Police/Fire
Fire Department Hosting Kids’ Art Contest, Winners to be Announced at WFD Open House
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The Watertown Fire Department sent out the following annoucement:
Come join us for some fun, food, and live demonstrations. Learn about fire safety and what you can do to keep your friends, family, and pets safe.
Government
State Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Constituent Services Director
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger
State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced that he is hiring a Director of Constituent Services in his State House office.
Around Town
LETTER: Fair Share Amendment Committee Members Back School Committee Candidate
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As members of Watertown for the Fair Share Amendment Committee, we very happy to write in support of Rachel Kay for School Committee.