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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.
Dear Neighbors and Friends,
Many are cynical or feel hopeless about politics. Let’s concede that some reasons for that exist. But there are even more reasons for recommitting ourselves to the honorable tradition of “P”olitics as service to community and to others, especially so for us in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by Ayr Wellness:
Ayr Wellness will host a book signing of The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook with local author, Dr. Benjamin Caplan at their Watertown dispensary on October 26. LEVIA will be popping-up at Ayr Watertown on the same day, with uninfused samples of their fan-favorite flavor, Blueberry Cobbler available for customers to sample while they wait for their copy to be signed.
The five candidates running for three seats on the Watertown School Committee will appear at a forum this week.
The Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. (Courtesy Photo)
For nearly two decades, the Mosesian Center for the Arts and the New Repertory Theatre went together hand in hand, but that relationship comes to an end this year after New Rep’s announcement that it will be closing.
The following information was provided by the WHS construction project management firm, Vertex:
Dear Community Members,
Activities to complete the underground utility service improvements for the New High School Project are scheduled for Monday 10/23 and Tuesday 10/24. Please be aware that during work hours Columbia St. will be closed from Common St. to Barnard Ave.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
How to get involved: Come to an Event!
Bemis Playground Improvements is by the Watertown Recreation Department, the Watertown Department of Public Works, and CBA Landscape Architects
Dear Watertown community members,
Lisa Capoccia’s commitment to equity in the Watertown schools over the past 10 years, her skills in working with groups, her role as an advocate and her professional occupation as a school social worker are just a few of the many reasons we encourage you to vote for Lisa on November 7th for School Committee member of the Watertown Public Schools.
Some of you will remember that I wrote a letter to the editor of the Watertown News on September 7th regarding the serious nature of the conditions on Highland Avenue for school children.