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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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Around Town

Watertown Company Hosting Blood Drive With Mass. General

By Guest Writer | October 17, 2023

The following information came from C4 Therapeutics:

There is nothing scarier than a blood shortage! Every two seconds, someone needs blood to aid in their treatment to go through surgery, to survive.

Around Town

Mosesian Arts Hosting Open Mid Comedy Event, No Experience Needed

By Guest Writer | October 17, 2023

The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:

Join us this Friday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. for Open Mic Comedy! We’ve got a few spots left to perform and room still in the audience.

Around Town

Council Approves Funding for A/C at Middle School, Printers for City Clerk’s Office

By Charlie Breitrose | October 16, 2023

Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

The basement and first floor of Watertown Middle School will be getting air conditioning after the City Council approved funding last week.

Around Town

Watertown Group Hosts Forum Titled “Make Polluters Pay”

By Guest Writer | October 16, 2023

The following announcement was provided by Progressive Watertown and Watertown Faces Climate Change:

Are you interested in how we as a community can respond to climate challenges? Please join us for a Forum on Make Polluters Pay at the Watertown Public Library on Sunday, October 22 at 2 p.m.

Police/Fire

Pair of Robbers Hit Watertown 7-Eleven Saying They Had a Gun

By Charlie Breitrose | October 16, 2023

Two people robbed the 7-Eleven on Mt. Auburn Street in East Watertown during the early hours of Monday morning.

Entertainment

Families Invited to Halloween Happening at Brigham House

By Guest Writer | October 16, 2023

The following announcement was provided by Debbie & Friends:

For years local children have been treated to a HALLOWEEN HAPPENING where there was “not a fright in sight.”   

Police/Fire

Former Watertown Lieutenant Sworn in as Stoneham Police Chief

By Charlie Breitrose | October 15, 2023

Former Watertown Police Lt. James O’Connor is pinned as Stoneham Police Chief by his father, James. (Courtesy of Stoneham Police Department)

A former member of the Watertown Police Department has become the Police Chief of the Stoneham Police Department.

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Youth Hockey Players Can Enter to Participate in Boston Bruins Foundation Clinic

By Charlie Breitrose and Guest Writer | October 15, 2023

Watertown Recreation Director Peter Centola announced that young hockey players can enter to be part of a hockey clinic put on by the Boston Bruins Foundation.

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