Around Town
Playground to Temporary Close at One of Watertown’s Parks
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The City of Watertown announced the upcoming temporary closure of a playground at one of the parks in town. See details provided by the City, below.
Winter Parking Ban Could be Shortened by City Council
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Charlie BreitroseSnow started early Tuesday and will get much heavier during the day.
The overnight parking ban may be reduced by more than a month if the City Council approves a proposal for a temporary modification to the Winter Parking Ban on Tuesday night.
Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect
Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
Watertown homeowners will see their property taxes rise nearly 7 percent after the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification on Wednesday night.
Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police
Six body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.
John Airasian’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community
John Airasian
This week, Watertown said goodbye to a man who devoted his life to three things: family, business, and the community. Thousands lined up in the cold weather for his wake on Tuesday, and on Wednesday hundreds sat in the pews at St. Patrick’s Church for the funeral of John S. Airasian.
More Headlines
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal
Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer Season Comes to a Harsh End In the Round of 16
Weather
Weather Forecast: Unseasonably Warm Weather Most of the Week
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A cool and breezy start Friday quickly gives way to a stretch of unseasonably warm, dry weather through the weekend and into early next week. Afternoon highs will soar into the upper 70s to low 80s, running more like September than October. Nights stay comfortably mild. The next chance for rain comes midweek with a strong cold front, followed by a return to seasonable fall conditions by the end of the period.
Real Estate
Dozens of Open Houses on the First Weekend of October
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Check out this week’s Watertown open houses.
Elections
Public Invited to City Council Candidate’s Event for All Ages
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Theo Offei
The following announcement was provided by the Theo Offei Campaign:
Come join us for an all-ages community event sponsored by Theophilus (Theo) Offei’s campaign for Watertown City Council At-Large.
Government
State of the City: Manager’s New Goals, Charter Review & a Downtown Post Office
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The City of Watertown will have a new set of goals used to create the annual budget and make decisions about how municipal departments operate, City Manager City Manager George Proakis said during Tuesday’s State of the City presentation. During the address, he and City Council President Mark Sideris also discussed the Charter Review set to happen in 2026, and the possibility of having a Post Office in the center of town.
Entertainment
Watertown’s Community Design Division Showcases Local Art at Former Sterritt Lumber Site
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Art from “A Pleasant Landscape” at former Sterritt Lumber site: Clockwise from top left: S.T. Romano, Cynthia White, Dominic Killiany, Not Art, Vitoria Regia, and Urial Kaufman.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown’s Community Design Division presents “A Pleasant Landscape,” a new public art exhibition featuring six local artists. The artworks, printed on six-by-twelve-foot banners, will be installed on the fence surrounding the former Sterritt Lumber site at 138 Waltham Street while the property undergoes redevelopment.
Around Town
Adopt-a-Ghoul Sponsorships Available for Wicked Watertown
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The City’s Halloween celebration, Wicked Watertown, will take place on Oct. 25, and organizers seek sponsors for the event. See details provided by the City’s Event Team below.
Around Town
Watertown Human Rights Commission Hosting Logo Design Contest
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Human Rights Commission:
The Watertown Human Rights Commission is hosting a Youth Logo Design Contest, and will hold an open house to learn more about the contest on Oct. 7.