Entertainment
Small Saves Deal with an Injury in This Week’s Comic
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
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.
More Headlines
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
Two Library Director Finalists Selected, Trustees to do Interviews on July 25
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Watertown Free Public LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
The Board of Library Trustees has selected the two finalists for Watertown’s next library director. Both currently work as library directors, one in Massachusetts and one out of state.
Around Town
MassBay Holding Info Sessions on Program for Residents 25+ to Get Associate Degrees, Certificates
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The following announcement was provided by MassBay Community College:
MassBay Community College is preparing for Governor Healey’s proposed MassReconnect program, which would enable Massachusetts residents who are 25 years of age and older without a college degree to obtain an associate degree or certificate for free at any Massachusetts public community college. If this budget item is passed, the direct costs of tuition, fees, books, and supplies will be covered for eligible students enrolled in an approved certificate or associate degree program who are taking at least six credits per semester.
Around Town
Several Properties in Watertown Hosting Open Houses
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Check out the open houses around town this weekend.
Around Town
Study Finds Watertown Multi-Family Complexes Have Many Empty Parking Spaces
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Courtesy of MAPC
A study of large large apartment complexes in Watertown found that nearly 40 percent off-street parking spots remain empty, even during peak parking times.
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Artists Wanted to Create Pollinator Pathway Signs
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee:
In an expansion of the program recently launched by the Watertown Friends of Bees and the Watertown Community Gardens in partnership with Watertown’s Department of Public Works, the Public Arts & Culture Committee is collaborating with the Watertown Community Gardens and Watertown School Gardens using art to enhance learning in gardens throughout the city.
Schools
Dozens of Watertown Students Earn Academic Honors at Their College
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More that two dozen students from Watertown earned academic honors this spring at 14 colleges and universities.
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Neighbors Concerned About Size of Proposed, Noise & Traffic from Project at Cannistraro Site
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A rendering of the proposed life science project at former Cannistraro property on Pleasant Street, Rosedale Road, and Acton Street. (Courtesy of Broder)
Developers heard from dozens of residents who showed up Monday night for an in-person community meeting about the project proposed for the former Cannistraro site, pro and against. Many with concerns lived in the residential neighborhood across the street, who fear they will be negatively impacted by the size of, and noise and traffic from the life science project.