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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

Watertown Church Welcomes New Priest, Returns to In-Person Services

By Guest Writer | August 11, 2021

The Rev. Andrew Goldhor and former Good Shepherd Deacon the Rev. Ken Schmidt offer outdoor communion on Easter, April 4, while services were still being held remotely.

The Church of the Good Shepherd provided the following piece:

On July 18th the Church of the Good Shepherd held its first in-person worship service since the pandemic began. The Reverend Andrew Goldhor officiated at the service, which included communion and was characterized by mask-wearing, socially distanced seating, and humming to hymns rather than singing.

Entertainment

Big Band Will Play Rescheduled Concert This Week at Saltonstall Park

By Charlie Breitrose | August 11, 2021

The Compaq Big Band will be playing in Watertown on Friday, Aug. 13. The original date was postponed due to rain.

Government

Council Subcommittee Looks at Areas of Town Where Firearms Stores Could Operate

By Charlie Breitrose | August 10, 2021

Firearm stores would be allowed in the same areas where marijuana dispensaries and adult stores can go in Watertown under the proposal recommended by a Town Council subcommittee.

Government

Learn About the Proposed Watertown Charter Changes at Ice Cream Social

By Charlie Breitrose | August 10, 2021

A resident group will host an ice cream social where people can learn about the proposed changes to the document that spells out how Watertown’s government operates, as well as about the group.

Daly Field

Former Watertown Athlete Named Manage of Daly Field Facilities for Simmons University

By Guest Writer | August 10, 2021

The following piece came from Simmons University Athletics:

Simmons Director of Athletics Ali Kantor announces the hiring of Emily Sideris as the new Manager of Daly Field Facilities and Athletic Operations.

Schools

Watertown Superintendent Gets High Marks from School Committee in Annual Evaluation

By Charlie Breitrose | August 9, 2021

Watertown Superintendent Dede Galdston.

Superintendent Dede Galdston received high marks from the School Committee, especially for handling the return of students to school in the pandemic, during her annual performance evaluation.

Entertainment

AOH Div. 14 Hosting Night of Comedy & Fun at Hibernian Hall in Watertown

By Guest Writer | August 9, 2021

The following announcement was provided by AOH Div. 14 Club:

A night of comedy and fun will be hosted by the AOH Div. 14 Club in Watertown.

Schools

Art of Problem Solving Academy Hosting Open House at Nearby Center

By Guest Writer | August 9, 2021

The following announcement was provided by AoPS Academy Lexington:

Is your advanced student looking to get ahead this year? AoPS Academy Lexington is opening the doors for in-person learning for the first time!