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20 Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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A variety of properties are having open houses around Watertown.
No Kings III Protest Draws a Crowd in Watertown Square
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One of the more than 1,000 attendees of the the No Kings III protest in Watertown Square on March 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Indivisible Progressive Watertown)
The following information was provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown:
Approximately 1,300 people of all ages attended the No Kings III Protest in Watertown Square which was sponsored by Indivisible Progressive Watertown. Music was provided by Watertown’s own band “Rosie and the Resisters.”
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.
Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation
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.
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.
More Headlines
City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects
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
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Two Alarm Fire Starts on Grill, Damages Back of Watertown Home
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A fire charred the back of a home on Waverley Avenue Wednesday afternoon and displaced three residents.
Around Town
Group Holding Two Part Discussion of Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision
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A discussion of the Supreme Court’s decision on Roe v. Wade will be held in Watertown over two evenings.
Government
Applicants Wanted to Serve on Watertown Cable Access Board
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Acting City Manager Thomas J. Tracy is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Cable Access Corporation – Board of Directors.
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Watertown Group Hosting Discussion of Ukraine and Danger of Nuclear Weapons
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Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment sent the following announcement for its July monthly meeting:
The meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 20 from 6:45 until 8:30 p.m. Via Zoom. The topic will be Ukraine and the Growing Danger of Nuclear Weapons.
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LETTER: Resident Concerned About Loss of Staff From Health Department
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(The following was first presented to the City Council during the Public Forum at the July 12, 2022 Council Meeting)
I am speaking to you about my concern over the long-standing problems within our Health Department. My information is from my attendance at Board of Health meetings, a review of minutes of public meetings, and my communications with members of the community and City staff.
Government
New Water Rate Tiers Will Reduce Increases for Most Residents
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The bad news is that water and sewer rates will be rising for Watertown residents, the good news is that the rate hike will not be as big as it could have been due to a new rate system approved by the City Council Tuesday night.
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Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence to be Held in Watertown Square
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A vigil for the victims of gun violence will be held in Watertown Square on Thursday, July 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome.