Elections
LETTER: Couple Supports Group of Candidates Running for Town Council
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Letter to the Editor (for your consideration)
My husband and I are looking for these things in candidates:
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
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Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
An image from “Late Fall.” The film was made by Watertown’s Abigail Jean Lucas, left, who acted in the film along with her son, Leander.
A short film shot during the Pandemic, whose cast includes a Watertown filmmaker and her son, made its world premier in Ireland in May and will be part of several film festivals around the United States.
A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
The 2010 Reenactment of Signing of Treaty of Watertown at the Edmund Fowle House. (Courtesy of Historical Society. of Watertown)
In the days after the former 13 colonies declared their independence from Britain 250 years ago, Watertown had a moment. The town outside Boston became the center of government in Massachusetts, and two historic firsts took place right near Watertown Square. However, these occasions got lost in the ether somewhere between George Washington and George H.W. Bush. It took some people with long memories to rekindle the connection between Watertown and the indigenous tribes on both sides of the Canadian border. This July 18th, Watertown will celebrate the 250th anniversary of these historic moments with the descendants of those present in 1776.
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians.
More Headlines
Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
Environment
LETTER: Pending Legislation Would Help Keep Watertown Green and Livable
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Elizabeth ShawThis mature Watertown maple tree straddling a property line illustrates the issue addressed by House Bill 1849.
By James Briand, Trees for Watertown
Watertown residents already feel the impact of climate change in warmer average temperature and stronger storms. Managing such change in the midst of rapid development requires an up to date and flexible regulatory framework. Three pending pieces of Massachusetts state legislation aim to address that need, by preserving mature trees that mitigate the impact of climate change today and by adding to the tree canopy to prepare Massachusetts for the future.
Homepage Featured
Police Log: Man Caught Taking Liquor had 4 Warrants, Fraudulent Check Cashed for Nearly $9,000
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
One Watertown Property Was Sold This Week
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A two-family home was sold this week in Watertown.
Business
Hear from State Rep. Owens & Network at Watertown Business Coalition Event
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The Watertown Business Coalition provided the following information:
Join us in-person for our next October Coffee Connect on Jobs & Local Economy Discussion with State Rep. Steve Owens!
Entertainment
Comics: See What Here’s Trouble & Small Saves Are Up to This Week
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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.
Election 2021
See How to Watch the School Committee Candidate Forum Replay
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Watch the candidates for School Committee discuss a variety of subjects at the Oct. 14 candidate forum.
Around Town
Watertown Connector Shuttle Links Pleasant Street to Harvard Square, Serves Residents & Employees
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Connector’s Pleasant Street shuttle pulls into Watertown Mews, the first stop during morning runs to Harvard Square.
Watertown’s newest public transportation option made a special run on Wednesday to show Town officials and residents what it is like to ride the Watertown Connector Pleasant Street Shuttle.