Around Town
Watertown Single Family Home Sells for Over $1 Million
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The sale price for this week’s lone home sale eclipsed the $1 million mark.
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.
More Headlines
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
Around Town
OP-ED: MBTA has Terrible Track Record of Providing Service to Watertown Square
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An MBTA Bus drives through Watertown Yard. (Photo by Mark Pickering)
By Mark Pickering
The city is out to revitalize Watertown Square and has set out a series of meetings aimed at getting feedback from the general public. The overall effort will look at making the square more attractive to walkers, merchants and developers looking to address the housing crisis.
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Our History: Edmund Fowle II and His House
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This pre-19th century depiction of the Fowle House, complete with horse and individual dressed in period attire was done by 16 year old Jordan Piantedosi and presented to the Historical Society during the closing ceremony of Treaty Day 2004. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)
This article is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Joyce Kelly, Board member of the Historical Society of Watertown. Joyce writes articles for the newsletter and is the newsletter editor. This was published in our October 2007 newsletter, “The Town Crier.”
As we reported in the January 2005 issue of The Town Crier, the Historical Society of Watertown has been granted a $500,000 award from the state for the Edmund Fowle House, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In July 2006 we received a grant of $200,000 from the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism., also for the Edmund Fowle House. The Executive Council of the Provincial Congress met in a room on the 2 nd floor of the Edmund Fowle House during the first year and a half of the Revolutionary War in 1775 and 1776. The Executive Council, also known as the Governor’s Council, acted in place of the Governor and Lieutenant Governor from July 20, 1775 until the adoption of the Constitution in 1780.
Entertainment
Pumpkin Time for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Setting Records & Making Headlines
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The Watertown field hockey team set a new national record for consecutive shutouts. (Courtesy of Watertown Field Hockey)
Add another one to the record book for the Watertown High School field hockey team.
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Watch Videos from This Week’s Council President Forums, Catch the School Committee Hopefuls Monday
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The candidates running for City Council President appeared in two candidate forums this week. Don’t worry if you missed them, you can watch the replays. Also, Monday night, the five School Committee candidates will appear in a live forum.
Around Town
Watertown Group Invites Public to Share Thoughts & Feelings About the Tragic Events in the Middle East
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice & the Environment:
The Peace and Common Security Working Group of Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment is sponsoring a program on Sunday Oct. 15 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown Savings Bank Room, at 123 Main St.
Police/Fire
Watertown Hiring Public Safety Dispatcher
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER, POLICE DEPARTMENT