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Residents Can Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste, Pre-registration Required
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Watertown residents can dispose of household hazardous waste, such as garden chemicals, batteries, and motor oil over on June 11.
Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Defending-Champ Gold Kings Take Winner-Take-All Game 3 in PPSHL Semifinals
Repeat after me – “The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions … The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions.” It’s an exercise I imagine most defending champions undertake. It’s a challenge winning it all, and even more so to repeat.
See When Registration Will Open for the 6th Annual Watertown Arts Market
The Watertown Arts Market returns to Arsenal Park on Aug. 8, 2026. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
Registration will open for the 2026 Watertown Arts Market on Wednesday, April 1. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Business Coalition, below.
No Kings III Protest Draws a Crowd in Watertown Square
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.”
More Headlines
Traffic on School Street at Mt. Auburn Street to be Redirected Starting This Week
Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation
Proposed Watertown School Budget Cuts Multiple Positions, Increases Athletics, Busing Fees
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Juneteenth Celebration Includes Crafts, Games, Discussion Panel
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The following information was provided by Watertown Community for Black Lives:
Watertown Community for Black Lives a working group of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment Presents Watertown’s 2nd Annual Juneteenth Celebration today, Saturday, June 18, 2022.
104 Main Street
Developer Discusses Vision for Major Project on Main Street
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Icon ArchitectureA view of the proposed project at 104-126 Main St. from Main Street.
The developers of the project proposed on Main Street in Watertown want to create a place where residents can live steps away from restaurants, stores, and public transportation available in Watertown Square.
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Community Preservation Committee Reviewing Lessons from First Year, How to Get Project Approved at Public Hearing
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The following announcement was provided by the Community Preservation Committee:
Join the Community Preservation Committee for a public hearing on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m.
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Recreation Dept. Offers Youth Tennis, PreK Sports Programs, Spots Available in Pequossette Program
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The Recreation Department announced registration is open for the Pre-K Summer Outdoor Sports Program and Youth Tennis Program. Also, openings remain for the Pequossette Summer Program.
Class of 2022
Watertown High Class of 2022’s Sprit & Kindness Celebrated at Graduation
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Charlie BreitroseWatertown High School Senior Leah Knipper-Davis hugs teacher David Mastro at the 2022 graduation ceremony.
Many obstacles and challenges could have derailed Watertown High School’s Class of 2022, but the unstoppable group of students made the best of very difficult times to be an inspiration to themselves and the WHS faculty.
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See Photos from Watertown’s First Pride Extravaganza
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Charlie BreitroseA “Proud” flag is displayed during the parade that kicked off the first Pride Extravaganza in Watertown.
Hundreds joined in the parade and celebration during the first Watertown Pride Extravaganza on Saturday at Saltonstall Park.
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Ceremony, Marker Planned to Commemorate Historic Shick House
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Historical Society of WatertownThe Shick House used to stand on land on Grove Street, and will be commemorated at a ceremony on June 26.
The following information was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
On Sunday, June 26, 2022 the Historical Society of Watertown will hold a public unveiling of an interpretive marker adjacent to the site of the Shick Farm at 183 Grove St. in Watertown.