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Watertown Church Hosting Family Harvest Fest
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The following information was provided by Grace Church Watertown:
Gather your loved ones and savor the beauty of New England this fall at the annual Grace Chapel, Watertown Harvest Fest!
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
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Free Qigong Classes Start Tuesday at Watertown Library
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The following announcement was provided by Live Well Watertown:
Live Well Watertown is offering FREE, drop-in, Qigong for Health & Healing classes at the Watertown Free Public Library on Tuesdays, from 1:00 – 2:00pm, September 12 through October 17, 2023! This class is easy, fun, and relaxing, with movements similar to Yoga and Tai Chi. Class description below:
Police/Fire
Suspicious Sign Found at Armenian Church, Being Treated as a Hate Crime
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St. Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church in East Watertown. (Courtesy of St. Stephen’s Church)
Watertown Police are investigating a suspicious message taped to a sign outside St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church Monday morning that refers to the region of Artsakh, where Armenians have been under attack in recent days by Azerbaijan.
Entertainment
Drizzly Day Did Not Dampen the Fun at the 2023 Faire on the Square (See Photos!)
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Faire goers check out one of the dozens of exhibitors on the field at Salonstall Park. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Despite forecasts of downpours, hundreds of visitors came out to enjoy the 2023 Faire on the Square on Saturday.
Government
UPDATED: This Week – Main Street Project WILL NOT be at ZBA, Council Making Multiple Votes, Snow Shoveling Ordinance & More
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The latest rendering of the proposed project at 104 Main St. It now has five stories, after previously having half a dozen stories. (Courtesy of O’Connor Management)
(UPDATE: The project at 104 Main St. will not be heard by the Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday night).
The final week of September is a busy one for local government in Watertown, with the project at 104 Main St. going before the Zoning Board, the Council making multiple decisions, and discussions will be had about the snow shoveling ordinance, Casey Park improvements, requirements for development proposals to have community meetings.
Entertainment
Exhibition and Events for Watertown’s Edible Plants Art & Writing Project
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The Public Arts & Culture Committee announced the exhibition and events related to the 2023 Edible Watertown project.
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LETTER: Let’s Talk About Community Involvement — Important Meeting Alert
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
On September 21st there was a very important meeting to vote on the WatertownComprehensive Plan, a document that is meant to guide the City’s decisions for the next few years.
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Watertown Receives Federal Grant to Plant Trees Around Town
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The City of Watertown has been awarded a 2023 USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry – Inflation Reduction Act Grant for $100,000!