Around Town
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
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A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
See Why the City Council Narrowly Rejected a Nuclear Disarmament Resolution
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Tuesday night, a citizens group presented the City Council with a petition to support a resolution encouraging the federal government to seek nuclear disarmament in the United States and the other eight nations that have nuclear weapons. The proposal split the Council, which rejected it down by one vote.
Watertown Schools Looking for Ways to Close $2.5 Million Gap, Deal with Increasing Special Ed Costs
Increasing costs of special education tuition has contributed to the sharp increase in the school budget over the past few years, Superintendent Dede Galdston told the School Committee on Monday night, and for budget for the 2026-27 school year the district will have to find ways to close a multi-million dollar deficit.
Farm Inside a Freight Container Provides Produce for Watertown School Lunches, Program Praised by Lt. Governor
Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll takes a look around the Watertown Public Schools’ Freight Farm. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The white box container sitting in the parking lot of the Watertown Public Schools’ administration building has smooth metal walls on the outside, but inside the walls have a lush floor-to-ceiling covering of green plants. The freight container is not just a teaching tool but also provides fresh produce for students around the district.
Watertown’s Wayside Multi-Service Center Had a Scare with Threatened Cut of Federal Grant
The Wayside Multi-Service Center is located on North Beacon Street in Watertown. (Courtesy of Wayside)
The Wayside Multi-Service Center momentarily saw one-third of its budget disappear, with the removal of a federal grant. While the grant was restored within days, Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Program Director for Wayside Multi-Service Center, said it was both a stark reminder and a heartening response.
More Headlines
Council Roundup: Councilor Elected Head of Statewide Board, DPW Equipment Funded, Contracts Approved
Watertown’s Shana Gozansky Directing “Little Women” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts
Watertown City Officials Join State Reps. on Beacon Hill to Ask for Residential Tax Relief
Schools
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
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Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Business
See Who Won the First Annual Watertown Business Coalition Pizza Fest
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The joint winners of the First Annual WBC Pizza Fest: Gigi’s Pizza Co. (left) and Johnnie’s Pizza & Wings.
The Watertown Business Coalition handed out the Golden Slice to the winners of the First Annual Pizza Fest at the Faire on the Square. The contest in which people voted online ended in a tie. See the announcement from the WBC, below.
Real Estate
Dozens and Dozens of Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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More than 40 open houses will be held around town this weekend.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Sunny Friday Before Cool Front Moves In, Warmer Temps Early Next Week
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High pressure takes over to end the week, keeping Friday warm and sunny ahead of a cold front that ushers in cooler, crisp air for the weekend. Nights dip into the 40s, giving a real taste of fall. By early next week, a warming trend builds, with highs well into the 70s and possibly low 80s by Tuesday. The overall stretch favors dry, pleasant conditions with plenty of sunshine.
Police/Fire
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boy’s Soccer Remains Undefeated After Win Over Stoneham
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Watertown Boys Soccer’s third home game of the early season, and first at Victory Field, was a 5-0 win versus Stoneham Wednesday under the lights. Two first-half goals by senior midfielder Gavin Foley was topped by fellow senior midfielder Aidan Anker, who scored three goals in the second half. Junior goalkeeper Declan Chapron pitched his second shutout of the week, following up a 1-0 shutout over Woburn on Monday.
Around Town
Watertown Group Screening Documentary on “Forever Chemicals”
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The following announcement was provide by Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee:
PFAS: Forever Chemicals; What They Mean for Our Health and What We Can Do