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.
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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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.
Arrests
Police Log: Man Arrested After Stealing Vehicle, Resident Charged After Making False 911 Call
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
Seven Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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See the condo in Watertown that was sold this week.
Around Town
See What’s Going on This Week at the Watertown Senior Center
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Town of WatertownWatertown Senior Center
The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:
Greetings! Many Watertown Senior Center Programs via Zoom. Call (617) 972-6490 for details.
Programs for Week of June 28, 2021
Cartoon
Breakfast of Champions for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon
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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. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
Around Town
Residents Wanted to Serve on Architectural Committee for New High School
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Ai3 ArchitectsA rendering of what the new Watertown High School could look like. The view is from Common Street.
The following information was provided by the School Building Committee:
The School Building Committee is in the schematic design phase of the new Watertown High School. An architecture sub-committee is being established and is looking for citizen input to assist in some of the design elements.