Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves’ Television Interview
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Watertown Cancelling Contract for Flock License Plate Reading Cameras
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Watertown will cancel the contract with Flock Safety to install license plate reading cameras in the City, and City Manager George Proakis told the City Council he wants to continue to have discussions about when it is appropriate for the Watertown Police to use technology in its investigations.
Snow Cleanup & Removal in Watertown Will Continue Through This Week
Charlie BreitroseA truck plows a Watertown street.
Watertown Public Works crews will be busy this week continuing efforts to dig the City out after the heavy snow on Sunday and Monday, said City Manager George Proakis.
School Committee Adopts Resolution Supporting, Protecting Immigrant Students & Families
On Monday, the School Committee adopted a resolution which states that the Watertown Public Schools have a “strong commitment to protecting the rights of immigrant students and their families.”
See When Watertown’s Snow Emergency Will End
The Snow Emergency will run through Tuesday morning, meaning on-street parking is prohibited overnight. The City also reminded residents that snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks after the end of the storm.
More Headlines
Watertown Firefighters Douse Chimney Fire on Sunday
Schools, City Buildings Closed Monday Due to Snow Storm
Snow Emergency Called for Major Snow Storm Forecast to Drop 15+ Inches on Watertown
Schools
Watertown Schools May Tap City’s Special Ed Fund, Add Athletics Fees to Make up Budget Deficit
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The Watertown Public Schools may ask the City to tap the Special Education Stabilization Fund created several years ago for a rainy day. The 2026-27 School Budget may be stormy, as the district faces a shortfall of $2.5 million as of Monday’s School Committee meeting. Other ways to make up shortfalls may include reinstating athletics and extracurricular fees.
Around Town
Keeping the Charles Clean: A Conversation on Stormwater Innovation in Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:
Join CRWA staff and City of Watertown officials for an in-depth conversation about stormwater — what it is, how stormwater pollution impacts the Charles River, and the major challenges municipalities face in managing it.
Letters
LETTER: Do You Know Where Your Neighborhood is Going? (Part 2)
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
Looking at Trends
Looking back on the past few years, I see a trend:
1 – The Watertown Square Planning process was a plan to rezone our city core. The MBTA state Law that mandated zoning for 1701 new housing units was a major part of this process, and yet a plan for 1,701 didn’t even reach our councilors’ desks, not to mention the community. After community input for 1,701 units, the City came back with a plan for 6,320 units and effectively defined Watertown Square as an area that extended west on Main to Lexington Street and up Galen, almost to the Mass Pike. The City ultimately “settled” for a number just over 3,000 (3,133) units. The response from our City government when this bait and switch was pointed out?
Real Estate
19 Open Houses Around Town This Weekend
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Nearly 20 properties are hosting open houses in Watertown this week.
Letters
LETTER: Do You Know Where Your Neighborhood is Going?
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
Part One: Preserving Our Neighborhoods
“Preserving neighborhood character involves balancing tradition with growth through strategieslike historic designation, context-sensitive zoning (scale and setbacks), protecting green spaces, community engagement, and rehabilitation of existing buildings, all while fostering a sense of place, often focusing on a neighborhood’s unique look, feel, and activities, rather than just enforcing uniformity, to maintain stability and appeal.”
Government
Watertown Property Owners Were Not Overcharged on Property Taxes, Confusion Caused by Change in Software
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Watertown City Hall
Watertown residents were not overcharged on the CPA surcharge on their tax bills, City officials said, but bills in fiscal year 2025 looked different from other years, leading to the appearance that they were calculated differently.
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List, Presents Research Project
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Watertown students attending college at Saint Anselm, James Madison, the University of Wisconsin, Northern Essex Community College, Hofstra, Assumption, SNHU, and Lasell made the dean’s list during the fall of 2025, and a student at Emmanuel College presented his research project.