Police/Fire
Pair Who Robbed Watertown 7-Eleven Arrested and Arraigned
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Watertown Police announced Thursday that they identified and charged a man and a woman as suspects in the robbery of the 7-Eleven in East Watertown.
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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Around Town
LETTER: Public Arts & Culture Committee Saddened by New Rep’s Closing
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To the Editor,
The members of Watertown’s Public Arts and Culture Committee are writing to express our sadness at the ending of operations by New Repertory Theatre and also convey our sincere appreciation to New Rep’s board and staff for their monumental contributions to the Watertown community. It is a great loss for Boston as a whole.
Government
City Seeks Applicants for Residents’ Advisory Committee
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Residents’ Advisory Committee. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or other information concerning background or experience by email to citymgr@watertown-ma.gov or City Manager’s Office, 149 Main Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472.
Government
Residents to Get a Tax Break, ARPA Proposals to be Heard, Complaints Aired About Roads
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall
Watertown homeowners should see a reduction in their property tax bills in the next Fiscal Year, City Manager George Proakis shared with the City Council Tuesday night.
Entertainment
Watertown Art Gallery’s Show Features Artists’ Sketchbooks
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The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:
Storefront Art Projects, 83 Spring St., Watertown, MA is pleased to present: Thinking made Visible | Artists’ Sketchbooks. Curated by Antoinette Winters.
Around Town
Get Ready for Planksgiving at a Watertown Fitness Studio
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The following announcement was provided by Get Lively:
Get Lively®’s Planksgiving 2023 – It’s time to get PLANKING, Watertown!
Schools
Watertown Assistant Superintendent Heading to Marblehead to be Interim Superintendent
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Watertown Assistant Superintendent Theresa McGuinness will be leaving Watertown after eight years to take a position in Marblehead. (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
Dr. Theresa McGuinness, Watertown’s Assistant Superintendent of Teaching, Learning, and Assessment, has accepted an offer to become the Interim Superintendent of Marblehead Public Schools.
Around Town
Final Farmers Market of the Season Takes Place Wednesday
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The last opportunity in 2023 to get fresh produce and other products directly from the produces at the Watertown Farmers’ Market will be on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 2:30-6 p.m. in Saltonstall Park (Corner of Main St. & Whites Ave. – next to City Hall, 149 Main St.)