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Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself

By Charlie Breitrose | March 13, 2026

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown

Actors’ Shakespeare Project will produce four shows in the 2026-27 season. Two shows — one of the Bard’s classics plus a vampire comedy at Halloween time — will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See what the company has in store next season in the announcement from ASP, below.

Watertown Unveils Visitors Guide Ahead of Busy Summer of 2026

The cover of the Watertown Visitors Guide, produced by the City of Watertown.

Watertown’s history, activities, dining and more have been highlighted in the new Watertown Visitors Guide. The City of Watertown produced the four-page booklet in anticipation of a busy summer in Greater Boston.

Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School

The City Council approved 36 items from the Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including road repairs, some money for the Middle School project, park projects, and requests from the Fire and Police departments.

More Headlines

LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town

Detailed Designs of Middle School Being Created to See if City Can Afford a New School

What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager

Around Town

Our History: Historic Orchard House Preserved

By Guest Writer | July 1, 2023

The Orchard House. Decorative quoining and fluted Doric columns add to the significance of the architecture of the farmhouse (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)

The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Historical Society President Marilynne Roach for the April 2013 Historical Society newsletter, “The Town Crier.” Marilynne is also on the board of the Watertown Historical Commission.

Entertainment

Small Saves Celebrates the Fourth of July

By Guest Writer | July 1, 2023

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.

Around Town

Water & Sewer Rates Rising, City Could Use ARPA Funds to Lessen the Impact

By Charlie Breitrose | June 30, 2023

Watertown water and sewer bills will be going up more than 5 percent this year, but the City could soften the blow by using federal COVID relief funds to pay for infrastructure projects.

Schools

14 Students from Watertown Make MassBay Dean’s List

By Guest Writer | June 30, 2023

The following announcement was provided by MassBay Community College:

The following local students have been named to the MassBay Community College Dean’s List. They achieved this outstanding academic honor for the spring 2023 semester.

Around Town

Four Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | June 30, 2023

Open houses will be held at three condos and a townhouse over the weekend.

Government

City Releases Draft of the Watertown Comprehensive Plan

By Charlie Breitrose | June 29, 2023

The City has been working on updating Watertown’s primary planning document, the Comprehensive Plan, for months. This week, the City released the draft of the plan to be considered by the City Council.

Government

Zoning Board Wants More Changes to Main Street Project

By Charlie Breitrose | June 29, 2023

A view of the revised plans for the 104-126 Main Street project. The sixth floor has been scaled back and would not be seen from Main Street. (Illustration by Icon Architecture)

Developers of the six-story mixed-use project on Main Street reduced the number of apartments slightly and increased the landscaping along the public walkway along the building, but that did not satisfy some members of the Zoning Board of the Appeals.

Schools

School Committee Member Will Not Be Seeking Another Term

By Charlie Breitrose | June 29, 2023

Lindsay Mosca

School Committee member Lindsay Mosca announced this week that she will not be running for re-election in 2023.