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Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation

By Charlie Breitrose | March 27, 2026

The sign welcoming people to Arsenal Park.(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown’s newest park renovation received a statewide award at the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association Conference in Springfield this week.

Traffic on School Street at Mt. Auburn Street to be Redirected Starting This Week

The Mt. Auburn Street Project will impact traffic patterns temporarily beginning this week. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Proposed Watertown School Budget Cuts Multiple Positions, Increases Athletics, Busing Fees

Watertown School officials, with the guidance of the School Committee, have reduced a shortfall of $2.5 million and came up with a budget that would have a $700,000 surplus, according to the presentation made Monday by Superintendent Dede Galdston.

City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects

Cunniff Elementary School is one of three elementary schools in Watertown to be rebuilt or renovated. The projects closed out with a combined surplus of $4 million. The new school opened in 2021. (Photo by Watertown Public Schools)

Watertown’s elementary school building projects finished with a surplus of more than $4 million, which will allow the high school construction project to stay on budget, and fund designs for a potential new middle school.

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Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class

JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown

Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements

Armenian Museum of America

WGBH Airing Filmmaker’s Journey to Find Ancestral Homeland in Armenia, Partly Filmed in Watertown

By Guest Writer | August 13, 2022

Armenia Museum of America Director Jason Sohigian and filmmaker Ani Hovannisian, who made “The Hidden Map.” The film in which the granddaughter of a genocide survivor goes back to Armenia will be shown on WGBH.

The following information was provided by the makers of The Hidden Map:

The Hidden Map, one of the only Armenian films ever to be distributed nationally by PBS, continues to share the Armenian story with viewers across America.

Cartoon

COMIC: Goalies Get the Best Seats at Small Saves’ Birthday Party

By Guest Writer | August 13, 2022

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.

Climate & Energy Plan

Council Approves Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gases & Prepare for Impact of Climate Change

By Charlie Breitrose | August 12, 2022

The Climate & Energy Plan approved by the City Council on Tuesday has multiple goals, including reducing the use of fossil fuels, increasing the number of electric vehicles, cutting the amount of waste created in Watertown, and preparing the City and residents for the impact of severe weather.

Armenian Museum of America

Quartet Playing Online Concert Hosted by the Armenian Museum

By Guest Writer | August 12, 2022

Armenian Museum of AmericaThe Komitas Quartet will be performing in an online concert hosted by the Armenian Museum of America.

The following information was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America recently announced its 11th Online Concert featuring an exclusive performance by the Komitas Quartet of Yerevan. The concert will be shown online on Sunday, Aug. 14 at 1 p.m.

Around Town

Victory Field Turf Will be Closed Over the Weekend

By Guest Writer | August 12, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown’s Victory Field will be closed on the weekend of Aug. 13 and 14, 2022.

The Watertown Recreation Department announced that part of the Victory Field complex will be closed over the weekend.

Around Town

A Variety of Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | August 12, 2022

Home seekers can visit a number of homes around Watertown this week.

Around Town

State Officials Celebrate National Farmers Market Week in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | August 11, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown celebrated National Farmers Market Week on Wednesday.

Along with the normal throngs of people seeking fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, fish and more, a group of state officials attended the Watertown Farmers Market Wednesday to mark National Farmers Market Week.

Entertainment

New Rep Theatre Taking Part in 2nd Annual Watertown Arts Market

By Guest Writer | August 11, 2022

The following announcement was provided by New Rep Theatre:

New Repertory Theatre (New Rep) is proud to be a part of the Watertown Arts Market on Saturday, Aug. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at Arsenal Park. This annual outdoor event features nearly 100 area artists and cultural organizations, with a variety of activities and food options. It is free and open to the public.