Around Town
Water Service Restored After Pipe Break in East Watertown
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Water service was restored to residents of the East End on Tuesday afternoon several hours after a water main break near Coolidge Square.
Watertown City Manager, Municipal Leaders Urge Swift Resolution to Trash Strike
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Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling pickup has been uncollected since July 1 when workers at Republic Services went on strike.
Watertown City Manager George Proakis joined several mayors, town managers, and town administrators urging company Republic Services to come to a deal to end the strike that has stopped trash and recycling collection since July 1, 2025. The letter also identifies weaknesses in the company’s response to the situation, including slowness of deploying backup resources and lack of communication. See the letter below.
Teamsters Union Releases Statement About Trash Strike
The following announcement was provided by Teamsters Local 25:
Following a strike vote that passed by more than 90 percent on Monday, members of Teamsters Local 25 at Republic Services are about to conclude their first week of the work stoppage without a fair offer from the company.
School Committee Hears Results of Survey of Watertown Students, Parents & Teachers
At the Watertown School Committee’s June 23 meeting, school leaders coalesced to tackle a diverse agenda – from contract renewals to electronic device usage in school – while taking another look into how students, families, and teachers experience life in the Watertown School System.
Q&A with Laura Kurman Who is Retiring from Wayside Multi Service Center After More Than 30 Years
Laura Kurman retired as Executive Director of the Wayside Multi Service Center in June. She worked there for more than three decades. (Courtesy of Wayside Multi Service Center)
For more than three decades, Laura Kurman has been working to help those in need in Watertown. She retired as Executive Director of the Wayside Multi Service Center at the end of June, and looked back on her time.
More Headlines
Trash Strike Continues, See When Pickups Could Resume
Watertown Rotary Members from Past and Present Gather to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Trash & Recycling Pickup in Watertown Cancelled Tuesday Due to Strike
Entertainment
Armenian Museum’s Exhibit Features Work of Contemporary Artist Varujan Boghosian
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“Self-Portrait as a Lion,” is part of the Armenian Museum of America’s exhibit of the art of Varujan Boghosian.
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
The Armenian Museum of America of Watertown (Boston) recently announced a new exhibition of 45 works by Armenian-American artist Varujan Boghosian. “Fragments of Memory: The Art and Legacy of Varujan Boghosian” offers a rare opportunity to experience the elegant, poetic constructions created by an artist who left a profound mark on the world of contemporary art. Curated by Ryann Casey, the exhibition is sponsored by the Alan and Isabelle Der Kazarian Foundation.
Sports
See How Watertown Runners Fared in the 2025 Boston Marathon
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More than 30 Watertown residents will be running the 2025 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 21, 2025. The fastest resident was Michael Creedon, and the fastest female runner was Kimberly Dixon.
Letters
LETTER: How Will Supreme Court Decide What is an “Official Act”?
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America has experienced nothing but chaos, suspected election interference from a foreign country, unrest, prejudges and the division of common people since Trump came down the escalator at the Trump Tower in New York City announcing his candidacy for President of the United States. I guess this discord laid dormant or underground for years; however, he has made it acceptable and Hell seems to have erupted.
Around Town
Mt. Auburn Street Work Includes Road Closure for Utility Pole Installation
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The City of Watertown provided the following update on the Mt. Auburn Street Project:
Mount Auburn Street Project Update – Week of April 21, 2025 through April 25, 2025
No work scheduled on Patriots’ Day (4/21/2025). Conduit installation continues down Mount Auburn Street. Utility pole installation planned for Tuesday. Conduit Installation Continues Down Mount Auburn
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Real Estate
Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Two single family houses and three townhouses in Watertown were sold this week.
Sports
Watertown Baseball Earns Walk-Off Win Against Stoneham
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Watertown Baseball got a walk-off 5-4 win in extra innings over Stoneham Thursday night at Victory Field. The 8-inning classic matched up two teams desperately looking for their first league win of the 2025 season, and in Stoneham’s case, their first win period.
Transportation
MBTA Announces Service Information for the 2025 Boston Marathon
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The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:
The MBTA today announced service information on Monday, April 21, the day of the 2025 Boston Marathon. Every year, the MBTA supports the Boston Marathon with increased service to accommodate spectators and runners. To manage potential overcrowding, the MBTA will strategically deploy additional personnel to assist with passenger flow, boarding and disembarking, and maintaining a safe environment for everyone.