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Watertown Helps Out —Citywide Volunteer Effort Runs Through May
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The Watertown Community Foundations’s annual month-long service event, Watertown Helps Out, will take place in May, and spots are still available.
Watertown Schools Recognized by State for MCAS Test Results
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Watertown students at some grade levels excelled in the math section of the state’s standardized test in 2025. See more details in the announcement provided by the Watertown Public Schools.
State of the City: Manager’s New Goals, Charter Review & a Downtown Post Office
The City of Watertown will have a new set of goals used to create the annual budget and make decisions about how municipal departments operate, City Manager City Manager George Proakis said during Tuesday’s State of the City presentation. During the address, he and City Council President Mark Sideris also discussed the Charter Review set to happen in 2026, and the possibility of having a Post Office in the center of town.
State of the City Remains Strong Even as Dark Economic Clouds May be on the Horizon
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.
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Entertainment
Revels Hosting Auditions for 2023 Midwinter Performances
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The following information was provided by Watertown-based Revels:
Come sing with Revels! Audition sign-ups for the 2023 Midwinter Revels adult chorus are now open, and we are excited to hear performers of all ages (18+), backgrounds, and experience levels.
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Watertown Youth Coalition Seeks Nominations for 2023 Community Spirit Awards
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The following information was provided by the Watertown. Youth Coalition:
The Community Spirit Awards is an annual event honoring people committed to the health and well-being of Watertown’s youth and families.
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Discussion of Short Term Rentals Continues This Week
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Rules for short-term rentals — such as Airbnbs — in Watertown have been discussed at multiple meetings of the City Council’s Committee on Rules & Ordinances. The Committee will meet again on April 20 to continue the discussion.
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Watertown Remembers the Chaos, Concern and Celebrations During the Shootout & Search for the Marathon Bomber
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Police patrolled the streets of Watertown on April 19, 2013, searching for one of the Boston Marathon Bombers. Photo courtesy of Jade Burke.
It seems like ages ago and at the same time just like yesterday that Watertown was rocked by gunfire and explosions, then went into lockdown as police scoured homes and yards for the Boston Marathon Bomber, before locating and capturing him in a boat parked on Franklin Street.
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Get a Massage And Help Survivors of the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
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Massage Aid will raise money for survivors of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria.
The following announcement was provided by Massage Aid:
In 2019, local Massage Therapists and Reiki Practitioners came together and donated their timeand services to raise money to help the people of Yemen and Massage Aid For Yemen was born.All the proceeds were donated to Doctors Without Borders earmarked for Yemen. WatertownCitizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment co-sponsored the event and were instrumentalin getting the word out and provided refreshments.
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Help Count the Herring Coming Up the Charles River in Watertown
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Volunteers are wanted to help the with the First Charles River Herring Count in Watertown.
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Watertown’s Goose Dog is on the Job!
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City of WatertownVee, Watertown’s goose control dog, has arrived in town!
Vee, the dog brought to Watertown for geese control, has arrived in town and has already gotten down to work.