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Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave

By Charlie Breitrose | July 10, 2026

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.

City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting

The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)

The City Council will not be meeting it the usual place on July 14. The meeting will be held in the Parker Building at 7 p.m. The meeting includes a votes to set next year’s water and sewer rates, on proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance, and a presentation about the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.

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.

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Around Town

See Gardens in Watertown That Support Bees & Other Pollinators During Tour on Sept. 12

By Guest Writer | September 7, 2021

The Watertown Life-Friendly Garden Tour will take place on Sept. 12, 2021. Pictured is a bicolored striped sweat bee on aster.

The following announcement was provided by Watertown Friends of the Bees:

You’ve probably heard the phrase “save the bees,” but the bees who need the most help may not be the bees you think of first. In addition to the fuzzy bumblebees we know and love, and the honeybees that give us honey there are many types of native bees you may not have noticed.

Entertainment

Guitarist Featured in Summer Concert Has Played with Jazz & Rock Greats, His Music Has Been Used by TV Shows

By Charlie Breitrose | September 6, 2021

Watertown’s John Baboian has played guitar with the stars of rock and jazz, and will be performing at the Watertown Summer Concert series.

Wednesday’s Watertown Summer Concert features guitarist John Baboian, who has played with some of the greats in rock and jazz, and his music has been used on television soundtracks.

Government

Candidate for District D Council Hosting Listening Session for Residents

By Guest Writer | September 6, 2021

Charlie BreitroseWatertown residents cast their ballots at Watertown Town Hall in 2020.

The following announcement was provided by the Committee to Elect Connie Henry:

Are you a District D resident? Join your neighbors for an outdoor listening session on Sunday, September 12 from 3-4:30pm hosted by the Committee to Elect Connie Henry.

Homepage Featured

Police Log: 2 Face Charges After Road Rage Incident, Former Employee Stole From Target

By Charlie Breitrose | September 5, 2021

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Real Estate

Four Homes Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | September 5, 2021

A single-family house, two condos and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown.

Extreme Weather

Watertown Receives Grant to Prepare for Impacts of Extreme Weather

By Guest Writer | September 4, 2021

The Charles River in Waterotwn Square.Watertown DPW

The Town of Watertown has been awarded an MVP Action Grant for a new Equity-Based Community Greening Program. The Town will use the money to work to identify climate-vulnerable areas of town and design green interventions to add trees and stormwater management.

Entertainment

Check Out This Week’s Small Saves and Here’s Trouble Comic Strips

By Guest Writer | September 4, 2021

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.

Around Town

LETTER: Watertown Teachers Union Responds to Calls for Vaccination

By Guest Writer | September 3, 2021

To the Members of the Watertown School Community,

School Committee Candidate Rachel Kay’s recent letter to the Watertown MA News regarding a requirement for Watertown teachers to be vaccinated was not surprising given the level of political discourse that has recently besieged our country.