Around Town
Watertown Library’s Hatch Makerspace Reopening Soon, Classes in July
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Hatch Makerspace sent out the following information:
We’re reopening!
Hatch staff and volunteers are ready to welcome you back starting Wednesday, July 7th.
Council Update: City Logo Not Going Ahead, Capital Projects Funded, Support for Community Media Bill
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On April 22, 2025, the City Council voted to approve funding for capital projects, heard from the City Manager about the City logo, heard about the re-organization plan, set limits for revolving funds, and supported a bill on Beacon Hill about Community Media Programming. See the highlights of the meeting provided by Municipal Policy Analyst Doug Newton.
New Restaurant Opening in Former Fit-Z’s Spot
A new Irish and American bar will replace a neighborhood favorite on the Westside of Watertown.
Proposal to Add Staff for Second Ambulance Will be Discussed by Council Committee
The Watertown Fire Department has requested adding enough paramedics to run a second ambulance. Currently, the Fiscal Year 2026 budget does not include the money for the eight paramedics, but the request will be discussed by a City Council committee.
Water Service Restored After Pipe Break in East Watertown
Water service was restored to residents of the East End on Tuesday afternoon several hours after a water main break near Coolidge Square.
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Elections
LETTER: Watertown Mother, Educator Running for School Committee
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School Committee candidate Jennifer Nicholson, her husband Ryan Nicholson (Assistant Fire Chief on the Watertown Fire Department), and their children.
My name is Jennifer (Holt) Nicholson and as a lifelong resident of Watertown, I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the Watertown School Committee. It would be a tremendous honor for me to serve with pride and give back to the community that has given so much to my entire family.
Charity
Watertown Community Foundation Supports Dozens of Local Groups with $129K in Grants
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The Watertown Community Foundation provided the following announcement:
The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) has awarded grants totaling $129,500 to initiatives in two categories.
Around Town
Local Hospital Seeks Participants for Virtual Community Health Focus Group
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St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center seeks participants for a virtual focus group on Community Health.
Around Town
Watertown’s Newest Eagle Scout Celebrated at Ceremony at Lowell School
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Troop 30Eagles with Watertown connections: State Rep. Steve Owens, USMC Private First Class Michael McNamara, Patricio Pino (Watertown’s newest Eagle), Troop 30 Scoutmaster Doug Syer, and Sons of Liberty District Chairman Steve Sookikian, whose childhood scouting experience was Troop 222 at St. Stephen’s Armenian Church.
Watertown Troop 30 provided the following announcement:
In a ceremony highlighting the Eagle Scouts with Watertown connections, Troop 30 celebratedcelebrating Patricio Pino, Watertown’s newest Eagle.
Entertainment
This Week’s Watertown Summer Concert Features 50s & 60s Rock, R&B, Garage Rock Music
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The second Saltonstall Park Concert will be held on Wednesday, June 30, featuring the Band From U.N.C.L.E.
Entertainment
Watertown Faire on the Square Officially Given the “Go” for Fall 2021
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Watertown’s annual Faire on the Square is back in 2021, with the annual outdoor festival scheduled to take place at Saltonstall Park on Sept. 25, 2021.
Schools
Watertown Children’s Summer Reading 2021 Kicks Off at the Watertown Library
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The following information came from the Watertown Library:
As the school year winds down, there’s a lot to look forward to! Watertown Free Public Library’s annual summer reading program begins when the academic year ends. We’re here to help keep your student’s reading on track.