Entertainment
Watertown Cultural Council Seeks Community Input Through Online Survey
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The Watertown Cultural Council seeks input from the community through an online survey, which is open through the end of September.
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.
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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Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
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
Entertainment
Watertown Arts Market Coming Saturday With Over 70 Tables, Music & More
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The wealth of arts and culture that Watertown has to offer will be celebrated this weekend when dozens of artists, musicians, authors and others gather together.
Business
Chamber Announces New Name Reflecting Focus on Communities Along Charles River
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Newton-Needham Regional Chamber has changed its name: It’s now the Charles River Regional Chamber.
Government
LETTER: Planning Board Member Explains Comments Made at the July Meeting
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Dear Honorable Town Councillors and fellow Planning Board members:
I am writing to you all today in regards to some comments that I made at the July 14th Planning Board meeting, which have apparently caused some consternation amongst several members of the Watertown community at large, and for which I would like to set the record straight:
Police/Fire
Police Warn of Dangerous Coyotes After Pack Attacks Dogs Being Walked in Watertown
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Clipart PandaA coyote.
A dog was killed and another was injured when they were attacked by a pack of coyotes in Watertown.
Around Town
Watertown High School Receives Grant from State for Medical Assisting Program
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A state grant of more than $200,000 will help establish the medical assisting program at Watertown High School.
Sports
Watertown Summer Basketball League Playoffs Begin Tuesday
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The 2021 Watertown summer basketball league’s regular season is over, so let the playoffs begin.
Entertainment
Watertown Cultural Council Seeks Grant Proposals for 2021-22, Application Accepted Starting in September
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The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) seeks new grant proposals from organization, schools, and individuals who wish to provide arts, humanities and interpretive science programs for the Watertown community in 2021-22.