Around Town
Five Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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A single family and four condos were sold this week.
Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album
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Noah Kahan, from his Facebook page.
Watertown got a shoutout in Noah Kahan’s latest album “The Great Divide.” The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said he enjoyed the time he spent living in town.
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street will be temporarily closed from May 2-12, 2026, to undergo electrical service upgrades in the building.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Restaurants in Watertown will not longer be able to automatically include packets of plastic utensils with takeout or deliver orders. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A new ordinance approved by the City Council prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils with takeout orders, however customers can request these items when they order or pick up their food.
More Headlines
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
Around Town
Owl Trapped in Net in Watertown Rehabilitated & Released – See the Video!
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A Great Horned Owl that got trapped in a net in Watertown was released back into the wild this week. (Screen shot from Video)
An owl that got caught up in the netting at an athletic field in Watertown in December has been nursed back to heath and this week it was released back into the wild.
Entertainment
Watertown Artist Shares Artwork & Artist Books at Library Exhibit
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The T. Ross Kelly Gallery at the Watertown Free Public Library is hosting “Constructed” – an exhibit featuring artwork and artist books by Watertown resident, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer, January 3, 2024, through February 28, 2024.
Entertainment
See the Latest Adventures of Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Around Town
Snow Emergency Declared in Watertown for Weekend Storm
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Snow forecast for Saturday and Sunday from WBZ Channel 4.
The City of Watertown will be under a snow emergency beginning Saturday evening. The storm that is forecast to begin hitting the area on Saturday evening could drop six inches or more of snow on Watertown, according to the WBZ Channel 4 forecast.
Business
Charles River Chamber Hosting Webinar on AI, Networking Events & More in January
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The Charles River Regional Chamber has a variety of events in January focused on small businesses, non-profits, young professionals along with its Women’s Impact Network. Plus, learn what AI and ChatGPT is all about.
Around Town
LETTER: Part 1: 2024 New Year’s Resolutions for the City of Watertown
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And How the Heck Did We Lose Our Post Office??
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
Dear City Officials,
I’ve taken this opportunity to write this resolution list as a service to you, with explanations for each resolution. It’s based upon my observations and the hundreds of conversations that I’ve had with residents over the past two years. I hope that you won’t find this extremely annoying, but what can I say? I hope that you’ll also find it helpful and motivating for this new year.
Government
Council Will Consider Requiring Residents to Remove Snow in Front of their Properties
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Watertown residents would be required to remove snow and ice from sidewalks in front of their homes if the amendment to the Snow Ordinance is approved.