Around Town
Live Well Watertown Hosting Walks in July
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The City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown will host weekly walks on Thursdays. In July and August the walks begin at 10 a.m. See the schedule below.
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Punches Its Ticket to The Div. 3 Final Four In a Thriller
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Watertown celebrates Sophia Setouhi’s go ahead goal in the State Tourney Round of 8 at Medfield on Saturday. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
MEDFIELD — You almost always know when a game has “it.” That special excitement and intensity and competition. Saturday at 1 p.m. was one of those days, as the fifth seeded Raiders took on the fourth seeded Medfield Warriors at Medfield High School. The winner would earn the right to play the No. 1 seed Uxbridge in the Final Four next week.
Detours This Week for Mt. Auburn Street Construction
During the week of Nov. 10 some areas of Mt. Auburn Street will be closed and traffic will be detoured as road reconstruction continues in East Watertown. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Police Log: Man Faces Charges After Driveway Paving Scam, Car Break-Ins, Investigation of Church Donation Theft
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Community Fridge Moving to New Location Behind Library
Watertown Community FridgeThe Watertown Community Fridge provides free food and meals to those who need it. It will move to a new location behind the Watertown Free Public Library on Nov. 10, 2025.
The Watertown Community Fridge, which offers free food 24/7, will be moving to a new location. See details provided by the Community Fridge, below.
More Headlines
New High School Building Taking Shape, Featuring Larger Gym, Theater & Classroom Spaces
Watertown Farmers Market Holding Pop Up Farm Shop, SNAP Recipients Can Get Free Fruits & Vegetables
Top Vote-Getters Did Not Always Win the Most Precincts in the 2025 Watertown Election
Around Town
Trash Collection Resumes, Emergency Trash Option Available
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Watertown DPWTrash and recycling pickups resumed Monday. Republic Services resumed trash and recycling pickup on Monday, while contract negotiations continue. Residents who have overflowing garbage bins can drop off items at a drop off location. Trash can be dropped off at 148 Waltham St. on Tuesday, July 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., City officials announced Monday.
Obituaries
OBIT: Thomas Tripp, 57, Passion for Science, Avid Sci Fi Fan
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Tom Tripp
Thomas Tripp of Watertown passed away unexpectedly on June 24th at the age of 57.
Government
City Council to Vote on Water & Sewer Rates, Increase Expected
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Tuesday night, the City Council will vote on the water and sewer rates for residents and commercial customers in town. An increase is proposed, but not as much as previously estimated.
Around Town
Community Preservation Committee Accepting Applications for 2026
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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is accepting project applications for the FY 2026 funding round. Do you have an idea for an open space/outdoor recreation improvement, the preservation of a historic, or how to create affordable housing. Learn how to turn your good idea into a successful Community Preservation Act (CPA) project application.
Schools
See Which Watertown Students Made the Dean’s List, Earned College Honors During Spring 2025
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Dozens of Watertown students earned honors at their colleges or universities during the spring semester of 2025. See the announcements sent by their institutions below.
Around Town
Arsenal Park Picnic, Pavilion Permit Applications Now Available
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Arsenal Park’s renovation is nearly complete and the Watertown Recreation Department will accept permit applications for picnics and the pavilion. See more in the Recreation Department’s announcement, below.
Letters
LETTER: Residents Deserved a More Urgent Response to Trash Strike
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(The following letter was sent to City Councilors on July 5, 2025)
Greetings Councilors:
Welcome to the East End of Watertown! Notice the attached five photographs, showing toters that continue to be positioned; up and down the streets; waiting for curbside waste collection last Thursday, July 3rd. Does anyone seek-out the City Website for community updates?