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State Rep. John Lawn
Watertown State Rep. John Lawn said he is planning to seek re-election the same week that he changed his plea in the driving under the influence of alcohol case, admitting in a Boston courtroom to sufficient facts on the charges.
Lightning strikes in Watertown on July 25, 2025 are circled in yellow. Two other red dots mark strikes nearby in Belmont and Newton.(Map from LightningMaps.org)
A thunderstorm rolled through Watertown Friday afternoon, and two lightning bolts struck around town.
Overflowing trash and recycling bins on Main Street during the trash strike. (Photo by Dean Martino)
City Council President Mark Sideris read a letter to the City Council Thursday night in which he calls on Republic Services to end of the trash strike, which began on July 1. The City Council voted to approve sending the letter.
While trash and recycling collections have resumed during the strike, Watertown residents have not had yard waste pickup in about a month.
A member of a tree crew trims dead and damaged limbs from trees at Arsenal Park as part of the Town’s Arbor Day Celebration.
Trees around Arsenal Park got a trimming, and visitors learned about trees, storm water and the environment on Thursday at Watertown’s celebration of Arbor Day.
Learn to dress your salad for success at the next Eat Well Watertown event.
The following information was provided by Live Well Watertown:
There are still spots available in Eat Well Watertown’s next event, Dress Your Salad For Success: Healthy, Homemade Dressings & Vinaigrettes.
The Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.
The Watertown Commander’s Mansion and La Bonne Maison will host a corporate open house this week.
Richard Marcus, a leader of the local Progressive political group, passed away at the age of 71.
Friends and supporters of the progressive political movement in Watertown are mourning the loss of one of its most active and powerful voices.
The following announcement came from the event organizers:
It started with a desire to help the people of Yemen who according tothe United Nations, are currently enduring the worst humanitariancrisis on the planet. From there it grew into a collaborative effortrevealing the true kindness and common humanity of the people ofWatertown.
Check out this week’s Watertown Open Houses.
Watertown resident Susan Haggerty is debuting her dog biscuits on an online business called Brookie’s Cookies.
For several years, Susan Haggerty has made her own dog biscuits and she began selling them at the Waltham Farmers Market. Now she is ready to make it a business and it will honor her late niece.
Watertown Community Education will hold the annual Town Wide Yard Sale Saturday, May 4 and Sunday, May 5, 2019.