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City Seeks Feedback on Watertown Square Cultural District
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Your feedback is vital to the success of the Watertown Square Cultural District!
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
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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.”
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
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.
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Man Behind the Water Shuttle to Boston Leads Tour Along River
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Drew Rollert, left, the Watertown man who wants to start a boat service to Boston from Watertown Square, guided a Walk N Talk along the River on Sept. 14. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
“The best way to get to Boston is by boat!” Drew Rollert told a group of people who joined the Live Well Watertown/Watertown Business Coalition Walk N Talk along the Charles River on Sept. 14.
Sports
Watertown High School Faces Rival in Doubleheader at Soccer Night in Belmont
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown High School Soccer:
The Watertown High School Boys and Girls Varsity soccer teams will face off against Belmont in the 8th Annual Soccer Night in Belmont on Saturday, September 23rd, at Belmont High School.
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Historical Society Hosts One-Woman Show About Ruth Bader Ginsberg
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Sheryl Fay will present her one-woman show on Ruth Bader Ginsberg at the Watertown Library. (Courtesy of SherylFaye.com)
The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
The Historical Society & Watertown Free Public Library present: Ruth Bader Ginsberg: “I Dissent.” Performed by Sheryl Faye.
Government
Residents Wanted to Serve on Environment & Energy Efficiency, Public Arts & Culture Committees
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee, and also on the Public Arts & Culture Committee.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Scammer Impersonates U.S. Marshal, Amazon Customer Service Scam
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Free Investing Webinar Provided by Watertown Financial Educator
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The following announcement was provided by Finances for Feminists:
Make your Money Work for you!
Do you feel overwhelmed by investing jargon? Unsure of the basic investing principles you should know? Tired of feeling out of the loop and behind? Start your Fall off on the right financial footing with Ariel Nathanson, Founder of Finances for Feminists and Certified Financial Education Instructor.
Around Town
Four Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a two family, a condo and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown.