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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

Charles River Group Releases New Flooding Model for Communities Along River

By Guest Writer | August 3, 2021

Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River.

The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:

The Town of Watertown, in partnership with the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) and 14 other communities in the upper and middle Charles River watershed, is excited to announce the release of the Charles River Flood Model (CRFM).

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August at the Senior Center: Summer Supper, Flower Arrangements, a Book Club and Much More

By Charlie Breitrose | August 3, 2021

Town of WatertownWatertown Senior Center

The Senior Center has many activities during the month of August, including some in-person events.

COVID-19

OP-ED: State Sen. Brownsberger on Updated Mask Guidelines

By Guest Writer | August 2, 2021

State Sen. Will Brownsberger

This week, as the delta variant has spread, we’ve gotten new advice from the Centers for Disease Control, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. I’m personally going with the stronger CDC advice.

Entertainment

Watertown Art Show Raising Money for Children’s Cancer Research, Veterans with PTSD

By Charlie Breitrose | August 2, 2021

A new gallery in a Watertown apartment complex will feature art from nearly a dozen artists, and proceeds from the show will benefit children’s cancer research and veterans with PTSD.

Entertainment

Two Summer Concerts This Week: Compaq Big Band & Band from U.N.C.L.E.

By Charlie Breitrose | August 2, 2021

Music lovers will have not just one but two concerts to attend this week in Watertown’s Saltonstall Park Concerts. The regularly scheduled Compaq Big Band, with vocalists Ed Scheer from The Love Dogs, will play on Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. The band has been around for 46 years, and the 2021 edition includes a 19-piece band. The music ranges from Big Band legends such as Glenn Miller, to classics from Frank Sinatra, Billie Holliday and others, and hits through the years up to today. See more about the Compaq Big Band by clicking here.

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August at the Library: Patio Concert, Summer Reading, Community Yoga

By Guest Writer | August 2, 2021

Watertown Free Public LibraryThe Watertown Free Public Library.

The Watertown Library has a wide variety of events going on this month, here is a selection provided by the library. Look at the calendar links for a full listing.

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Police Log: Suspect Seen on Video Going to Bathroom on Driveway, Fire Damages Home

By Charlie Breitrose | August 1, 2021

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Entertainment

Artist Reception at Watertown Gallery for Storefront Art Projects Show

By Charlie Breitrose | July 31, 2021

Artists featured in latest show at Storefront Art Projects will host a reception on Thursday, Aug. 5.