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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.
The Commander’s Mansion sent out the following announcement:
Join us for Watertown’s Fourth Annual Whoville Jubilee & Official Tree Lighting on Saturday December 2nd 2023 from 5:30-8:00 PM at the Commander’s Mansion!
Watertown’s Grace Chapel, 525 Main St., invites families to join in Jingle Jam on Saturday, Dec. 9, from 2-4:30 p.m. See the announcement below:
The Thanksgiving holiday will impact Watertown City facilities, as well as trash collection this week. See details in the City of Watertown’s announcement:
Crews work on Highland Street over the summer as part of the ongoing road reconstruction project.
A combination of weather and challenges with contractors have delayed a major road project in Watertown, said City Manager George Proakis, but there are steps being taken to prevent such delays.
The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. (Courtesy Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts is truly heartbroken with New Rep’s closure, as it has not only meant the loss of programming on our stages, but impacts so many of our colleagues, collaborators, and friends. We are grateful to New Rep’s staff, artists, and administrators for their longtime partnership, and we wish everyone all the best and much future success!
Victoria Waterman and Stephen Kurkjian will appear at the Armenian Museum of America in a program co-sponsored with the Watertown Free Public Library.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, the Armenian Museum of America and the Watertown Free Public Library will welcome author Victoria Waterman in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Stephen Kurkjian. The writers will discuss Waterman’s novel Who She Left Behind during a free talk at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Solstice returns to the Mount Auburn Cemetery in December. (Courtesy Photo)
The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:
Mount Auburn Cemetery announced the return of SOLSTICE: Reflections on Winter Light, created by artistic partner, MASARY Studios. After a full & meaningful inaugural year, the SOLSTICE celebration is now positioned to be an annual Mount Auburn tradition, just a stone’s throw from Boston in Cambridge and Watertown.
The following information was provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation:
The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation, a nonprofit grantmaking and research organization, today announced the launch of a new grant program, Supporting Health Coverage Enrollment Efforts, that will support organizations statewide that help eligible people secure and maintain MassHealth (Medicaid) or other insurance coverage. The Foundation awarded a total of $600,000 to 10 community-based organizations located across the state, including a Watertown-based organization.