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Watertown Schools Recognized by State for MCAS Test Results

By Guest Writer | October 3, 2025

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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Hear from the Candidates in Watertown’s Election at Upcoming Forums

Watertown Author’s Book Honored in Mass. Book Awards

City Manager’s Reflection One-Week After the End of the Trash Strike

Around Town

Our History: The Formation of the Historical Society of Watertown

By Guest Writer | March 25, 2023

Dr. Alfred Hosmer (Courtesy of the Watertown Free Public Library)

The following article is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Joyce Kelly, Board member of the Historical Society of Watertown. Joyce writes articles for the newsletter and is the newsletter editor. This was published in our February 1999 newsletter, “The Town Crier.”

THE FORMING OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WATERTOWN

Many of you have been members of the Historical Society for years, and several of you are new members. We’re sure you have wondered how the Society originated.

Entertainment

Hockey Season is Over for Small Saves, See His Plans for the Spring

By Charlie Breitrose and Guest Writer | March 25, 2023

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.

Government

City Splitting Up Financial Positions After Failing to Find “Unicorn”

By Charlie Breitrose | March 24, 2023

Watertown City Hall

After the City Council struggled to hire someone to replace retired Auditor and Financial Director Tom Tracy, City Manager George Proakis recommended that the job be split into two.

Around Town

See the Chamber’s Virtual Watertown Business Community Town Hall, Take the City’s Survey

By Guest Writer | March 24, 2023

Charles River Regional ChamberA screenshot from the Charles River Regional Chamber’s video featuring Watertown.

The Charles River Chamber recently hosted a virtual gathering of the Watertown business community where attendees learned about the Comprehensive Plan update. The City’s survey about the update ends Friday, March 24, so now is your chance to be heard about Watertown’s future.

Around Town

15 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | March 24, 2023

Check out this week’s Watertown open houses.

Around Town

Gore Place Hosting Used Book Sale This Weekend

By Guest Writer | March 24, 2023

Annual Gently Used Book Sale – Saturday and Sunday, March 25 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Around Town

City’s Rodent Control Program Using Smart Traps to Eliminate & Track Pests

By Charlie Breitrose | March 23, 2023

With the problem of rodents growing around Watertown, and more expected as a result of a pair of major road projects, the Department of Public Works will deploy more robust rodent control methods.

Around Town

Two Watertown Residents Running Marathon on Dana-Farber Team

By Guest Writer | March 23, 2023

The following announcement was provided by Dana-Farber:

On April 17, the following Watertown residents are running to defy cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team in the 127th Boston Marathon®: