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Caution tape blocks off an area of sidewalk under construction in Coolidge Square in early June 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Last week, looking out the window of her business, Artemis Yoga owner Liz Padula saw orange cones, yellow caution tape, gravel, and signs saying “no parking” and “sidewalk closed.”
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.
The following announcement was provided by Star Market:
Operation American Soldier has been selected as a beneficiary of the Star Market GIVE BACK WHERE IT COUNTS Reusable Bag Program for the month of October.
Perkins School for the Blind went into lockdown after the school received a threatening phone call on Tuesday morning. The School shifted to shelter in place while the school was searched by Watertown Police, who cleared the school to go back to normal activities at about 2:45 p.m.
Drink creator Mikey Bortone named his coconut whiskey after his hometown. (Courtesy of Watertown Whiskey)
Watertown native Mikey Bortone’s eureka moment came when he was enjoying a whiskey, while trying to hydrate at the same time. After perfecting his recipe, and with some help from a couple hometown buddies, Watertown Whiskey has become a reality.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Save These Dates for the Watertown Square Area Planning Events.
The City will hold a public launch event for the Watertown Square Area Plan on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. On November 28 through 30, 2023 the City will hold a Design Charrette for the planning effort. Please save these dates so you can participate in this exciting initiative to reimagine Watertown Square!
The following information was provided by Grace Church Watertown:
Gather your loved ones and savor the beauty of New England this fall at the annual Grace Chapel, Watertown Harvest Fest!
The following announcement was provided by Live Well Watertown:
Live Well Watertown is offering FREE, drop-in, Qigong for Health & Healing classes at the Watertown Free Public Library on Tuesdays, from 1:00 – 2:00pm, September 12 through October 17, 2023! This class is easy, fun, and relaxing, with movements similar to Yoga and Tai Chi. Class description below:
St. Stephens Armenian Apostolic Church in East Watertown. (Courtesy of St. Stephen’s Church)
Watertown Police are investigating a suspicious message taped to a sign outside St. Stephen’s Armenian Apostolic Church Monday morning that refers to the region of Artsakh, where Armenians have been under attack in recent days by Azerbaijan.
Faire goers check out one of the dozens of exhibitors on the field at Salonstall Park. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Despite forecasts of downpours, hundreds of visitors came out to enjoy the 2023 Faire on the Square on Saturday.