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Watertown Paper Shredding Event Being Held in August
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The Department of Public Works announced that Watertown residents will be able to shred paper at an upcoming event.
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
More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown
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Check out this week’s open houses in Watertown.
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Mosquito in Watertown Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
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The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that West Nile Virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Watertown, Massachusetts.
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Watertown Rotary Club’s Traffic Circle Cleanup One of Many Events This Year
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Members of the Rotary Club of Watertown weeded and cleaned up the island in the rotary at Orchard and Common streets. (Photo by Brianna Williams)
The island in the middle of the rotary connecting Common and Orchard street is filled with all kinds of greenery for the public to admire. On July 20, the Rotary Club of Watertown spent their day gardening the rotary so the city can add some colorful plants to it in the near future.
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BEAT the HEAT! Water Slides, Dealtry Pool, Watertown Library
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Slip and slides at Victory Field today!
The City of Watertown provided the following information:
The daytime temperature is going to be over 90 degrees for the next few days. Please check in on your neighbors and stay hydrated and safe. To cool down in the heat, visit the Library & the DCR Pool! Plus water slides at Victory Field.
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Arsenal Yards’ New Additions Include Donuts, Skin Care, a Tea House and More
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See what’s just arrived and what’s coming soon in this announcement from Arsenal Yards:
Arsenal Yards, the thriving new neighborhood in Watertown’s historic East End from Boylston Properties and Wilder, is pleased to welcome exciting new dining, health, and wellness offerings to the neighborhood this summer, in addition to gearing up for additional highly–anticipated openings over the coming months.
Schools
Watertown Students Earn Honors at Tufts, Champlain College
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Several students from Watertown earned academic honors at their colleges during the spring of 2023.
Government
City Manager Hears from Residents at Forum on Hiring Watertown’s Next Police Chief
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Residents had a long list of requests for the qualities and qualifications they would like Watertown’s next Police Chief to have, and new initiatives they would like the new head of the WPD to take on.