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WCA-TV Channels Have Changed for Comcast Subscribers
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The following information was provided by Watertown Cable Access Television:
Please be advised that WCA-TV’s channels on Comcast, also called Xfinity, have changed to the following:
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.
(UPDATED) WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted
(Updated June 15, 2026 at 9 a.m.)
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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Government
Watertown Tax Relief Takes Step Toward Approval in State House
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Wikimedia Commons / ChensiyuanMassachusetts State House.
A request that would provide relief to residential property owners in Watertown moved a step toward approval when the House of Representatives approved the Home Rule Petition recently.
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Flu Shots Available at the Watertown Senior Center
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The following information is provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Public Health Department is offering the influenza vaccine to Watertown Senior Residents at the Watertown Senior Center, located at 31 Marshall Street, on Friday, October 6, 2023 and Friday, October 13, 2023 from 2 to 4 p.m.
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DPW Hosting Halloween Costume & Clothing Swap Event
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Save the date for the Halloween Costume and Clothing Swap, and General Clothing/Textile Recycling Turn-in Event.
Entertainment
Library’s Watertown Zine Fest to Gather DIY Creators and Publishers for Third Year
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:
On Saturday, October 14, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) will host the third-annual Watertown Zine Fest — a celebration of DIY publishing, creativity, and idea sharing. This year, festival highlights will include over forty zinester-vendors from near and far, a “zine-making hive” where anyone can get creative, and guest lectures that explore the intersection of zines, mental health, and Indigenous perspectives. As always, the event is free to all. Not sure what a zine is? No problem!
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Nine Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Three single families, three condos, two townhouses, and a two-family house were sold this week.
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Watertown Residents Joining This Weekend’s Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
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The following announcement was provided by the Jimmy Fund:
Twenty-three residents from Watertown will participate in the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 1.
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Our History: Historical Society Essay from 1894
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The Spring Hotel, built in 1824, was located on Main Street in Watertown Square across from the train depot. The First Parish Church (demolished in 1975) can be seen in the background. (Photo courtesy of the Watertown Free Public Library)
The following story is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It is from our October 1999 newsletter “The Town Crier.” It was written in 1894 by then-Historical Society of Watertown Vice President, William Ingraham. Mr. Ingraham was a founding member of the Historical Society, and served the town at various time as Town Clerk, Town Selectman, on the Board of Assessors, on the Improvement Association (for streets).