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A vision of what a new Watertown Middle School could look like created by Ai3 Architects and presented to the School Committee in October 2025.
The possibility of building a new Middle School in Watertown moved a step closer to becoming a reality at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The Council also approved funding for projects at City parks, the library, Police Station, and for Watertown’s Treaty Day celebration.
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.
Blackbird Doughnuts opened at Arsenal Yards in Watertown. (Photo from Blackbird Doughnuts)
Lovers of sweet treats have a new place to shop. Blackbird Doughnuts has opened in Arsenal Yards in Watertown.
Watertown’s elected officials will take the oath of office during a ceremony to be held on Jan. 2, 2024 at the Commander’s Mansion.
Shant Cimenian shared his story about dealing with an invisible disease in his soon to be published book. (Courtesy Photo)
Most days, Shant Cimenian’s life is a very typical one. The 21-year-old Watertown resident attends UMass Boston and is looking toward life after college. However, some days, without warning, he will be thrown into writhing agony due to a rare disease.
by Charlie BreitroseSnow plow drivers are wanted by the Watertown Department of Public Works to help with snow and ice removal.
Have a truck with a plow — the Watertown Department of Public Works wants you this winter.
The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
Watertown dog and cat owners, please be on the lookout for your renewal letter from PetData. Starting today, you can register for your pets’ 2024 license either in the City Clerk’s office or online with PetData.
Urban planner Jeff Speck shows one of the possible new configurations of Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
While much of the discussion during the final presentation of the design charrette focused on the redesign of the main intersection in Watertown Square, the design consultants also looked at areas such as what people want to see in their downtown, where housing could be created, what properties could be redeveloped, and other roadways in the area that could be reconfigured.
The following information was provided by Fly Together:
Our Family at Fly Together would like to invite you to our Community Celebration Day. We are so thankful to have the support of neighbors and members like you and would love to bring everyone together at our ***WATERTOWN LOCATION*** (100 Parker St., Watertown MA) on Jan. 7th, 2024.
By Mark Pickering
The Watertown Square study process offers a once-in-a-generation chance to begin to make the changes that we only daydream about now. If we follow a long-term plan, we can transform the square into a place we can point to in pride a magnet for recreation, entertainment and congregating.