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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

How Many People Face Hunger Discussed During Episode of Watertown Cable Show

By Charlie Breitrose | June 15, 2023

Inside Watertown co-hosts Bob Airasian, left, and Charlie Breitrose were joined by Tias Tilson (second from right) and Stephanie Venizelos. (Screenshot from WCA-TV video)

The number of residents facing food insecurity spiked during the COVID-19 shutdown, but even though the Pandemic has waned many people still are in danger of going hungry. The latest episode of Watertown Cable Access TV’s Inside Watertown focuses on hunger and food insecurity in Watertown.

Entertainment

Watertown Artists Painting Statues to be in Jimmy Fund’s CowParade New England

By Guest Writer | June 15, 2023

Bill Belicow by Dawn Evans Scaltreto will be on display in Kenmore Square near Ace Tickets. (Photo courtesy of CowParade New England)

The following information was provided by the Jimmy Fund:

Local residents and artists, Carol Leonesio and Dawn Evans Scaltreto, have painted and transformed life-size cow sculptures as part of CowParade New England presented by Herb Chambers, a one-of-a-kind public art installation and fundraiser designed to recognize the Jimmy Fund 75th anniversary, benefiting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute’s lifesaving mission.

Government

Council Approves 2024 Budget, Including Amendment to Pay for Judgment in Sexual Discrimination Case

By Charlie Breitrose | June 14, 2023

Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

The Fiscal Year 2024 budget approved by the City Council Tuesday night includes an additional $3.6 million to cover the amount owed to a police officer who won a sexual discrimination suit by the City.

Around Town

LETTER: City Should Listen to Residents Voices About Development

By Guest Writer | June 14, 2023

Submitted by Linda Scott, Watertown Resident

Information lodged in mythical/moving spaces …Extremely long surveys with no obvious “save” function …Sticky notes rather than conversation …Underplaying or omitting what residents are actually saying in government reports …Information “hidden” in plain sight …Meeting notes for City meetings not updated or correct …

These are all things that stymie public participation, and yet residents persisted!

Around Town

Community Walk N’ Talks Series Kicks Off Thursday!

By Guest Writer | June 14, 2023

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The Walk N’ Talks are designed to get us outside and walking while learning a bit more about our city! Bring a friend or meet someone new.

Business

Watertown Life Sciences Company Gets $20 Million in Investments

By Guest Writer | June 14, 2023

The following information was provided by Lyndra Therapeutics:

Lyndra Therapeutics Inc. of Watertown raised $20.3 million from seven investors as part of an offering of equity and option securities, according to a Form D dated June 7. Total amount of the offering is just over $179 million.

Schools

Watertown Schools Retirees Include Spanish, Social Studies & Music Teachers, a Special Educator & More

By Charlie Breitrose | June 13, 2023

The Watertown Public Schools will say farewell to nine educators and staff at the end of the school year, including some who have worked in the district for decades.

Schools

Watertown Mother, Education Professional Enters School Committee Race

By Guest Writer | June 13, 2023

Rachel Kay is running for School Committee.

Rachel Kay announced Tuesday that she will be running for the School Committee during the 2023 Watertown City Election. Kay also ran in 2021.