Around Town
See Who Will be at the 2023 Watertown Arts Market This Saturday
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Watertown will celebrate arts of all kinds during the third annual Watertown Arts Market on Saturday at Filippello Park.
Council to Weigh Changes to Rules for City Boards and Committees, City Departments
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
The City Council will be weighing in on a 39-page document that sets the rules for how Watertown’s appointed committees and municipal departments operate. Some changes proposed include changing the length of terms for some committees, who appoints members of certain committees, and how to remove members of committees.
Hear from the Candidates in Watertown’s Election at Upcoming Forums
As the Nov. 4 Watertown Municipal Election approaches, Watertown News and Watertown Cable Access TV will host a series of candidate forums for the local races, including the City Council and School Committee.
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.
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Police Log: Threatening Flyer Left at Home, Suspected Organized Crime Scam Used at Nike, Shoplifters Busted
Watertown Hires New Veterans Services Officer, Who Will Also Serve as the ADA Coordinator
Voting Locations Changing for Many Watertown Residents in 2025
Around Town
Watertown Boys & Girls Club Opening Childcare Center, Launching Fundraising Campaign
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club will soon unveil its plans to open the City’s first and largest licensed childcare center for school aged children. Opening in 2024, the childcare center will encompass an entirely renovated ground floor with more than 3,500 square feet of dedicated space to accommodate up to 80 children in grades K-3. Donations will be accepted through The “New Foundations” Campaign to raise funds for this project.
Around Town
Watertown Hotel Hosting American Red Cross Blood Drive
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The following information was provided by the Residence Inn by Marriott:
The Residence Inn by Marriott will host a blood drive on Thursday, Aug. 31. The event will be held on the seventh anniversary of the opening of the hotel.
Around Town
Watertown’s First Multicultural Fest Celebrates Arts, Games & More
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Photo by Brianna WilliamsSaltonstall Park filled with activity during Watertown’s first Multicultural Fest.
Live dancing, soccer, artwork and more filled Saltonstall Park with activity on Aug. 3 for the first annual Multicultural Fest held by the New Repertory Theatre and Watertown Public Library.
Government
Councilor Vincent Piccirilli Hosting Annual Public Meeting
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Vincent Piccirilli, candidate for District C Town Councilor
As part of the changes to the Watertown Charter all City Councilors must have an annual meeting to meet with the public. District C City Councilor At-Large Vincent Piccirilli announced the date of his meeting.
Around Town
Brigham House, Sacred Threads Hosting Thoughtful Fridays
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The following announcement was provided by Sacred Threads:
Sacred Threads and Brigham House invite the public to attend Thoughtful Fridays in September.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Pair Busted on Multiple Warrants After Shoplifting, Money Stolen from Bakery
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Half a Dozen Home Sales in Watertown This Week
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Four condos, a townhouse and a three-family house were sold in Watertown.