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Watertown’s City Hall.
Proposed changes to Watertown’s Noise Ordinance will soon be discussed by the City Council, including changes of hours for lawn and garden maintenance.
The effort to bring a food co-op to the Watertown area reached a major milestone recently, and has gained momentum in its effort to open a retail store.
Fans from around the globe will be coming to the United States for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11, including for several games in the Boston area. There are plenty of ways to take in some of the atmosphere and the spirit of the world’s largest sporting event in and around Watertown.
The Watertown Farmers Market returns on June 10, 2026. (Courtesy of Watertown Farmers Market)
The Watertown Farmers Market season begins this week, with the first market of 2026 taking place on Wednesday. See more information about what to expect, how to get there, and food asssistance programs in the announcement provided by the Watertown Farmers Market, below.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
On February 1, the Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) opened the 2024 application process to provide financial support to Watertown’s youth sports leagues so any child can play a league sport, regardless of ability to play. Applications for Youth Sports Leagues will be accepted until February 28, 2024
Check out the properties hosting homebuyers around town.
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
Watertown Public School officials released some details about the steps taken by Watertown Middle School and the Watertown Police following the discovery of a list of students created by a WMS student. A meeting was held Tuesday night where some parents expressed frustration about the lack of information released.
Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Free Public Library has many programs coming up in February. See details from the newsletter provided by the WFPL.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
If you are voter filling out the Unenrolled Vote by Mail Application and you are NOT enrolled in a Party, you must select a Ballot type for the Primary elections on March 5, 2024 and September 3, 2024.
A rendering of the new landscaped area in Coolidge Square at Bigelow Avenue as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. (Courtesy of Tighe & Bond)
The Mt. Auburn Street renovation project has been approved by the state, and the primary construction contractor is the same one with which Watertown officials have had difficulties on a recent project.
Watertown Senior CenterThe Watertown Senior Center.
The Watertown Senior Center will host programs on heart health, tax preparation and has trips to museums around the area in February.
MBTA Bus. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:
The MBTA will host an in-person public meeting on Thursday, February 1, at Cristo Rey Boston High School in Dorchester from 6 PM to 8 PM regarding proposed MBTA fare changes.