Government
Town Manager Receives Pay Raise in Final Year on the Job
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The Town Council gave Town Manager Michael Driscoll a raise, and some kind words as he nears the end of his long career in Watertown.
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.
More Headlines
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
District B
LETTER: Candidate for District B Town Councilor Introduces Herself
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Watertown organizer, small business owner focusing on community conversations,granddaughter of Mexican immigrants, and parent of 2, running for Town Councilor for District B.
Real Estate
Watertown Has a Wide Variety of Open Houses This Weekend
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Watertown has dozens of open houses this weekend.
Arrests
Boston Man Busted on Firearms Charges After Rolling Car in Watertown
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A Boston man faces charges for firearm offenses after he got into an accident in Watertown.
Letters
LETTER: Parent Urges School Committee to Mandate COVID Vaccinations
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Dear School Committee,
As far as I’m aware, Watertown has not yet announced a policy for COVID vaccination in schools. I’m writing today to urge you to adopt a mandate as many other jurisdictions are now doing. COVID vaccines are safe and effective, and are by far the most effective way to prevent COVID outbreaks in our schools and keep our teachers and students safe. I got vaccinated at the first opportunity and will get my children vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.
Entertainment
See the Updated Watertown Summer Concert Schedule, New Band Added
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Southbound TrainSouthbound Train will perform at Watertown’s Saltonstall Concert Series on Aug. 18 with free dance lesson beforehand.
Due to some weather cancellations, a number of Watertown summer concerts have been rescheduled and the revamped lineup includes two weeks when the Town will host a pair of performances, including a new act.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Can Dispose of Medical Sharps at Upcoming Collection Event
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Health Department:
Household sharps collection will take place on Saturday, August 14, 2021 9:00 a.m. – noon at 149 Main Street, Watertown Town Hall Parking Lot at Rear of Building.
Around Town
Court Finds Watertown Company Violated Fair Labor Standards, Retaliated Against Employee
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The following announcement was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor:
An employee who worked for two Massachusetts construction contractors was within his rights when he complained to his supervisor about not receiving overtime pay and requested the wages he was due. The two companies responded with a campaign of retaliation, pressuring the worker to withdraw his overtime complaint. They convinced other individuals to follow and threaten the worker’s family, and told other employees they might lose their jobs because the worker requested overtime pay that was legally due.