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City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage

By Charlie Breitrose | June 18, 2026

A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.

One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?

Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show

Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.

Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony

Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)

The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough.

Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More

311 Service Center staff — Constituant Service Director Laura Murray (left) and Constituent Services Representative Stephanie Owens — outside their office City Hall. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Inside a small office in the back corner of City Hall sits the heart of Watertown’s 311 Service Center. The two-woman operation fields calls, texts, emails, and other messages about potholes, people trying to reach a City employee, and occasionally to report something strange they have just witnessed.

More Headlines

Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project

New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects

City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work

Around Town

Watertown Preparing to Form a Human Rights Commission, Working on Details of Group’s Role

By Maya Shwayder | July 5, 2023

Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

Watertown is on the verge of a milestone as it moves closer to establishing its first-ever Human Rights Commission. After a vote in the Subcommittee on Rules & Ordinances on June 5th, a final draft of the Human Rights Commission ordinance passed out of the committee and will move to a final vote in the Council. No one, it seems, expects it to meet much blow-back.

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Watertown Girl Representing Mass. at JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress

By Guest Writer | July 5, 2023

Watertown’s Kate Putnam will be a Massachusetts delegate at the JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress. Pictured are the delegates from the 2019 conference. (Photo courtesy of JDRF).

The following information was provided by JDRF:

Kate Putnam, age 14 of Watertown, MA, was chosen by JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, to join a delegation of her peers and celebrity advocates in Washington, D.C., this summer at JDRF 2023 Children’s Congress from July 9-11.

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Wayside Youth & Family Network Appoints New President, CEO

By Guest Writer | July 5, 2023

The following announcement was provided by Wayside Youth & Family Network, which has locations around Eastern Massachusetts, including in Watertown:

After an extensive search process, Sara McCabe, LICSW was unanimously appointed by the Board of Directors to be Wayside’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, replacing long time CEO Eric L. Masi, Ed.D as he retires.

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Learn New Skills at Workshops at Watertown’s Hatch Makerspace

By Guest Writer | July 4, 2023

Watertown’s Makerspace has plenty going on in July, including sewing and bookbinding classes, along with drawing and collaging.

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RMV Accepting Applications for Low Number Plate Lottery

By Guest Writer | July 4, 2023

The following announcement was provided by the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles:

The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing applications for the 2023 Low Number Plate Lottery will be available online at myRMV Online Service Center beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2023. To be eligible, applicants must apply for this year’s lottery by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Winners will be notified by mail if selected for a low number plate.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Pair Arrested After Fight Involving Knife, Man & Woman Caught Doing Fentanyl

By Charlie Breitrose | July 3, 2023

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Business

Watertown Business Coalition Holding Joint Event With Charles River Chamber

By Charlie Breitrose | July 3, 2023

Two groups supporting Watertown businesses and organizations will be getting together for a networking event in July.

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City Reminds Residents Outdoor Burning Prohibited, Don’t Shoot Off Fireworks

By Charlie Breitrose | July 2, 2023

Courtesy of the City of Watertown

Having an open outdoor fire, except for a barbecue, is prohibited in Watertown, City officials said, and they also reminded residents not to set off fireworks.