Around Town
New Eatery Serving Pizza & More Has Opened on Pleasant Street
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CT Pizzeria has opened in the former Pleasant Pizza & Subs, and is serving pizza, burgers and sandwiches.
State of the City Remains Strong Even as Dark Economic Clouds May be on the Horizon
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City Manager George Proakis, left, and City Council President Mark Sideris presented the State of the City on Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Despite an uncertain economic future, Watertown remains on solid ground, City Manager George Proakis said during Monday’s State of the City Address. He and City Council President Mark Sideris went into depth about the economic factors impacting the City during the annual address.
Council to Weigh Changes to Rules for City Boards and Committees, City Departments
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.
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City Manager’s Reflection One-Week After the End of the Trash Strike
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
Government
UPDATED: See Who’s Decided to Run in the 2023 Watertown City Election
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In November, Watertown voters will elect City Councilors, School Committee members and Library Trustees. The deadline for submitting candidates papers is July 31, and more than a dozen people have already pulled papers.
Around Town
Watertown Library Wants to Share Your Story in Collective Memory Project
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:
What’s your Watertown? The Watertown Free Public Library is embarking on a mission to collect photos and stories from your lifetime to preserve in our permanent digital collection. The story of Watertown lives in its people, and that means you—your family, your memories, and your experiences.
Police/Fire
Watertown Man Arraigned After Hitting Girl with Car, Putting Her into a Coma
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A 44-year-old Watertown man faces multiple charges after striking a 14-year-old girl in Chelsea, and causing injuries that left her in a coma.
Around Town
Watertown Boys and Girls Club Receives Grant from Barkamian Family Fund
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
Watertown Boys & Girls Club recently received a $15,000 grant from the Stephen H. Barkamian Family Fund of the Columbus Foundation.
Around Town
Marshall Home Fund Adds Local Pastor as Member of Board
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The following announcement was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:
The Marshall Home Fund, a charitable fund established in 2005, is dedicated to preserving the social, physical, and emotional well-being of older adults in Watertown by awarding grants to local social service agencies and other non-profit organizations. The Marshall Home Fund Board is very pleased to announce the addition of a new Board member and a new Community Representative to its Allocations Committee.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Stolen Car Located in North Carolina, Man Caught Driving 28 Over the Limit
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Group of “Lads from Cork” Visiting Watertown, Linked Up with Hibernians
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A group of young men from Ireland are in Town for several weeks, and recently gathered with members of the Hibernian Club. Pictured with the lads are; (Back row from the left) Past President Allen Gallagher; one of the Lads, AOH National Director Richard Thompson; AOH member and Watertown firefighter Shane Gleason. On the right side, from far right: member Paul Connolly; member Robert McGlaughlin; and Past President Leo Falter. Missing from photo; Irene Gallagher and Kathleen Thompson Moschella.
A group of 11 young men from County Cork in Ireland are spending several weeks in Watertown as they compete in Irish Hurling matches in the Boston area. They picked the right home to rent in Watertown, right down the street from a past president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 14.