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Proposed changes to Watertown’s Noise Ordinance will soon be discussed by the City Council, including changes of hours for lawn and garden maintenance.
The effort to bring a food co-op to the Watertown area reached a major milestone recently, and has gained momentum in its effort to open a retail store.
Fans from around the globe will be coming to the United States for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11, including for several games in the Boston area. There are plenty of ways to take in some of the atmosphere and the spirit of the world’s largest sporting event in and around Watertown.
The Watertown Farmers Market returns on June 10, 2026. (Courtesy of Watertown Farmers Market)
The Watertown Farmers Market season begins this week, with the first market of 2026 taking place on Wednesday. See more information about what to expect, how to get there, and food asssistance programs in the announcement provided by the Watertown Farmers Market, below.
“Transitions” by MASARY Studios, one of the new art installations in Coolidge Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Coolidge Square, the heart of East Watertown, will be a construction zone for the next few years, but the area has a pair of new public art pieces to bring a little joy to the area that will endure the chaos of road and sidewalk replacement.
The Boston Dance Theater, which recently moved to the Mosesian Center for the Arts, will host its first production in its new home on June 20 and 21. See more information in the announcement from the Mosesian Center from the Arts, below.
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Both Watertown High School tennis teams notched MIAA Tournament victories, while the girls lacrosse team ended its season after advancing one round in the playoffs.
Members of the Watertown Night Heron Dragon BoatTeam gather for their first on-water practice of the season. The team, organized by the Chinese American Association of Watertown (CAAW), will represent Watertown at the 47th Boston Dragon Boat Festival. (Photo by Margaret Wong, CAAW)
The following announcement was provided by the Chinese American Association of Watertown:
The Watertown Night Herons Dragon Boat Team is back on the water and gearing up for the 47th Boston Dragon Boat Festival, taking place June 13-14 along the Charles River.
Crews will be replacing sidewalks on parts of Mt. Auburn Street, along with removing the old bus wires system, and replacing drainage. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Watertown had sales of four condos, a pair of townhouses, a single family, and a two family home.
Elisa Ruby Peck and her proud dad, Jon, after Elisa won the District Pinewood Derby.
By Jon Peck
When it comes to Scouting and Pinewood Derby Racing, the competition is fierce across the country and the rules are unwavering. Divided into divisions by age, each Scout is given an Official Grand Prix Pinewood Derby Kit with a block of wood, some wheels and an eye-watering amount of guidelines regarding weights and materials.
Matt Hanna has hosted Creative Chats since 2025 to talk about creativity with a variety of guests from Watertown. On Thursday, June 4, from 12-4 p.m. Hanna will host the first Creative Chats Conference at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See more information in the announcement below.