Around Town
City Hosting Extreme Weather Preparedness Workshop
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The City of Watertown will host a workshop on how to prepare for extreme weather on July 14. See details in the announcement below.
Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials
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Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)
Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.
Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries
Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.
Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral
Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.
Watertown Band, Dolata, Releasing First EP & Hosting Listening Party
Dolata, from top left counter clockwise, Madi Donlan, Joe Froeber, Reilly Somach, and Amelia Allison.
Dolata, a band out of Watertown featuring dual lead singers, recently released its debut single, and will soon host a listening party for its first EP.
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Around Town
Learn About Historic Events in Watertown in July 1776 at Historical Society’s Presentation
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Charlie BreitroseA colonial re-enactor listens to a reading of the Declaration of Independence from the Edmund Fowle House on Marshall Street during the Historical Society of Watertown’s celebration in 2015. This year’s event will be at the Watertown Senior Center.
The Historical Society of Watertown will host “Historic Events in Watertown, July 1776” at the Watertown Senior Center, 31 Marshall St., on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 5-6:30 p.m. See details in the event announcement below.
Around Town
Trash Collections Continue, Some Areas Still Awaiting Pickup
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Watertown DPWCurbside trash and recycling has restarted but some residents still await pickups.
The City of Watertown provided the following update on trash collection, and announced that the emergency drop off location on at 148 Waltham St. will be open again on Wednesday, July 9 from 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. See the announcement below.
Business
Life Science Company Moving from Cambridge to Watertown
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An illustration of the plans for the former Mount Auburn Club at 99 Coolidge Ave.
A life science company will relocate from Cambridge to Watertown, and will lease a space on Coolidge Avenue.
Entertainment
“Expert Pairings” Teams of Artists and Scientists Unveil Public Art Projects
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Edible Watertown, a dynamic public art initiative by the Public Arts & Culture Committee, brings temporary public artworks to Watertown in 2025, focusing on local ecology, resilience, and environmental awareness.
Schools
Watertown College Graduates from WPI, Hamilton, MassBay Emmanuel, William & Mary
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Students from Watertown graduated from several colleges in the spring of 2025. See the list below.
Around Town
Live Well Watertown Hosting Walks in July
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The City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown will host weekly walks on Thursdays. In July and August the walks begin at 10 a.m. See the schedule below.
Around Town
Trash Collection Resumes, Emergency Trash Option Available
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Watertown DPWTrash and recycling pickups resumed Monday. Republic Services resumed trash and recycling pickup on Monday, while contract negotiations continue. Residents who have overflowing garbage bins can drop off items at a drop off location. Trash can be dropped off at 148 Waltham St. on Tuesday, July 8 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., City officials announced Monday.