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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.
Watertown City Hall
The City Council’s Public Safety Committee will hold a meeting to discuss the desired qualities for Watertown’s next Police Chief.
A rendering of the building at 10-30 Manley Way proposed to be redeveloped into lab/R&D/non-nuisance manufacturing space. (The Seyon Group)
This letter is about 10-30 Manley Way, but humor me, please, while I get there.
With at least 25 bio lab buildings and more on the way in a four square mile area, (Alexandria hasn’t even begun the massive transformation of the Watertown Mall yet).
Tony Palomba seeks re-eleciton as City Councilor At-Large.
Dear Friends, Supporters, and Neighbors,
I write to invite you to my Re-election Campaign Kick Off at the home of Connie and DeWitt Henry in the West End:
The Watertown Fire Department will mark the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 with a ceremony at the Fire Station on Main Street.
Karina Bergevin will welcome people to the Owl Fitness Studio’s grand opening celebration. (Courtesy of Owl Fitness Studio)
OWL Fitness Studio recently opened the doors to its studio in Watertown and invites the public to attend a grand opening celebration.
During Bruce Springsteen’s recent concert at Gillette Stadium, one of the members of the E Street Band revealed that he was born not just in the Boston area, but in Watertown.
A pair of two-family homes and three condos were sold this week
Watertown LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.
Multiple City-run facilities in Watertown will be closed on Monday for Labor Day, and the holiday will impact trash and recycling pick-up.