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New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects

By Charlie Breitrose | June 12, 2026

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.

City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work

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.

Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites

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.

WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted

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.

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Development

Planning Board Approves Master Plan for Watertown Mall Transformation

By Charlie Breitrose | November 13, 2023

The master plan for Alexandria Real Estate’s Watertown Mall Transformation was approved by the Planning Board. (Courtesy of Alexandria Real Estate)

The basic plan for remaking a large portion of Arsenal Street, including the Watertown Mall, has been approved by the Planning Board. Before the multiple lab buildings, residential units, retail, and garages can be built, however, developers will have to come back for approval of each building.

Around Town

Watertown Hosting Senior Health & Wellness Fair This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | November 13, 2023

On Nov. 15, 2023, the Watertown Department of Senior Services will host the Health and Wellness Fair at the Commander’s Mansion.

Around Town

Watertown Veterans Honored at Ceremony, City Plans to Create Square for World War II Vet

By Charlie Breitrose | November 13, 2023

Watertown veterans gathered to celebrate Veterans Day at a breakfast at the Shutt Detachment. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown’s veterans organizations came together at the Shutt Detachment on Saturday to celebrate Veterans Day, and the City will likely soon be permanently honoring a Watertown man killed in World War II.

Entertainment

“Dreams Do Come True” — Watertown Musician Nominated for Grammy

By Charlie Breitrose | November 13, 2023

Watertown’s Noah Kahan has been nominated for a Grammy Award. (Photo courtesy of NoahKahan.com)

A whirlwind year for Watertown singer/songwriter Noah Kahan continues as he was recently nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy Award.

Around Town

Watertown Girl Attends BC Football Game with Team IMPACT

By Guest Writer | November 13, 2023

Leah, from Watertown, attended a recent Boston College football game with Team IMPACT. (Courtesy Photo)

The following information was provided by Team IMPACT:

On Saturday, Oct. 28, members of the Team IMPACT family came together in collaboration with Empower at Boston College’s Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill for a fun, heart-warming tailgate and pre-game for the kids and their families.