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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

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Watertown Group Sends Relief Supplies Earthquake Victims in Syria

By Guest Writer | February 28, 2023

Sue-Ellen Hershman-TcherepninSupplies collected to send to the survivors of the earthquake in Syria.

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group:

Throughout the past month, members of Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group (a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment) have been gathering a variety of emergency supplies to send to Syria via Turkey.

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Heart Disease Awareness & Prevention from Mount Auburn Hospital

By Guest Writer | February 28, 2023

Learn the symptoms of heart disease and what you can do to prevent it

Whether it’s from everyday deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up in life. Your body reacts to it and your health suffers – especially your heart. 650,000 Americans die from heart disease every year.

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Police Log: Car Left on Cinderblocks After Wheels Taken, Multiple Mail Fishing Scams

By Charlie Breitrose | February 27, 2023

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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City Council Will Discuss Replacing Victory Field Turf Tuesday

By Charlie Breitrose | February 27, 2023

Charlie BreitroseWatertown’s Victory Field.

The City Council will consider funding the replacement of the turf at Victory Field at its meeting on Tuesday.

Business

Watertown Dance School Will be Closing After a Dozen Years

By Charlie Breitrose | February 27, 2023

After teaching children to dance in Watertown for a dozen years, Miss Maria’s School of Dance will close later this year.

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OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Part 4: Conclusions

By Guest Writer | February 27, 2023

By Linda ScottWatertown Resident

A Thank You

First, if you have been following this series, you know that many people have dedicated their time to helping Watertown residents understand this issue. I thank Provisional Chief Nicholson, Director of Health Larry Ramdin, industry professionals, including Heather McManus, for context on the biotech industry, and the volunteer BioSafety Committee for literally showing us how it’s done.

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Share Your Memories of the Shootout & Capture of the Boston Marathon Bombers

By Charlie Breitrose | February 26, 2023

The aftermath at Laurel Street at Dexter Avenue after the Watertown Police faced the Boston Marathon Bombers.

It’s hard to believe that in April it will be an entire decade since the day the Watertown Police faced the Boston Marathon Bombers in the East End, the shelter-in-place during the hunt for the remaining suspect, and the ultimate capture of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in a boat in the yard of a house on Franklin Street.

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OP-ED: How Safe is Watertown from a Bio Lab Emergency? Part 3

By Guest Writer | February 26, 2023

CSET, Georgetown University

By Linda ScottWatertown Resident

In my interview with Mr. Larry Ramdin, Watertown’s Director of Public Health, I focused mainly on the nuts and bolts of permitting and keeping track of bio labs entering Watertown as a safety issue. After our telephone conversation, I followed up by sending this interview to Mr. Ramdin to review. I’d like to thank Mr. Ramdin for his input.