Schools
LETTER: 2 School Committee Members Support Incumbents in Election
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As the city election approaches, we wanted to express our support for the two incumbent candidates: Kendra Foley and David Stokes.
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
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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.
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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Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week, See Who Will be There, Including New Vendors
Watertown Pride 2026 — See Photos of the Festivities
Congrats Grads! — See Photos from the Class of 2026
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Share Your Opinions About Watertown Square in City’s Survey
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The City of Watertown has released a survey about Watertown Square for residents and people working and doing business in town.
Government
Watertown City Council President Candidates Respond to Q&As
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Watertown’s top elected position is on the ballot for the Nov. 7, 2023 Municipal Election. The two candidates running for City Council President responded to a series of questions posed by Watertown News.
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Watertown Students Raise Money to Support the Armenian Relief Society
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The Armenian flag flies outside St. Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church located on Artsakh Street in East Watertown. (Courtesy of St. Stephen’s Church)
Watertown High School’s Armenian Club raised more than $1,100 to donate to the Armenian Relief Society in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Artsakh.
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OBIT: Lillian O’Bannon, 95, Raised in Watertown, Worked as Bank Switchboard Operator
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Lillian “Lil” O’Bannon
Lillian “Lil” O’Bannon, unexpectedly passed away on October 19, 2023 at the age 95 after a sudden illness. She was born January 3, 1928 and was raised in Watertown. In the early 70’s she moved to Malden to be closer to her daughter and went to work for Century Bank in Medford as their Switchboard Operator.
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Watertown Youth Coalition Revealing Results of Youth Risk Behavior Survey
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Youth Coalition:
On Wednesday, November 8th at 6 PM, Watertown Youth Coalition staff and Peer Leaders, along with the school department and other community members & stakeholders, are hosting a community forum to review Watertown’s 2023 Youth Risk Behavior Survey results.
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LETTER: Resident Endorses Two School Committee Candidates
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Dear friends and members of the Watertown community,
The upcoming municipal election on November 7 presents a unique opportunity at this moment in Watertown’s history to meet the complex and overlapping challenges that face us, within and far beyond Watertown’s neighborhoods, institutions, and city limits. Fortunately, we’ve a dedicated, experienced, and talented crop of candidates running, particularly in the contested School Committee race.
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Watertown School Committee Candidates Q&As
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The five candidates running for Watertown School Committee responded to a series of questions from Watertown News.