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City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work

By Charlie Breitrose | 14 hours ago

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.

Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites

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.

WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted

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.

Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week, See Who Will be There, Including New Vendors

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.

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Group Seeks Rowers to Enter Boat from Watertown in Boston Dragon Boat Festival

By Charlie Breitrose | January 18, 2024

Rowers in Boston’s Dragon Boat Festival. (Courtesy of Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival)

Watertown seeks people interesting in rowing in the Boston’s Dragon Boat Festival.

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Share Your Opinions on Health & Human Services in Watertown at Forum

By Guest Writer | January 18, 2024

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The City of Watertown is hosting a Community Forum on Health & Human Services at the Watertown Free Public Library (123 Main St.) at 6 p.m. on January 29, 2024, and we encourage all residents to join!

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OP-ED: Importance of Setting New Years Resolutions for Older Residents

By Guest Writer | January 18, 2024

By Andrea Forde

A new year brings new resolutions that can lead to improvements in daily habits as well as health benefits for many older Americans.  

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City: Check On Your Neighbors During Period of Cold Weather

By Guest Writer | January 17, 2024

The City of Watertown sent out the following information:

During the period of dangerously cold weather through Sunday, January 21, 2024 we ask that you please take the time to check in on your neighbors to ensure their health and wellbeing.

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Police Log: Pair Caught with Drugs After Shoplifting, Resident Scammed Out of Large Sum of Money

By Charlie Breitrose | January 17, 2024

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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Watertown Business Coalition Hosting After Hours at Olespana

By Guest Writer | January 17, 2024

The Watertown Business Coalition’s first networking event of 2024 will be an after hours event at Olespana in East Watertown.

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Share Your Opinion About the Sullivan Playground Renovation TONIGHT

By Guest Writer | January 17, 2024

Paul J. Sullivan Playground

The City of Watertown will hold a meeting on Jan. 17 to get input from residents about the Paul J. Sullivan Playground at the corner of Arlington and Mt. Auburn streets.

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Watertown Group Holding Standout & Commemoration for Lives Lost in Palestine

By Guest Writer | January 17, 2024

Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment and Massachusetts Peace Action will be having a silent standout in Watertown Square and a commemoration of lives lost in the nearby Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church on Sunday.

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