Mosesian Arts Exhibit Explores the Joy of Life with Pets
WATERTOWN – This summer, the Mosesian Center for the Arts is going to the dogs—and the cats, birds, and bunnies too. Adored: Our Lives with Pets, the latest exhibition at the Watertown-based arts center, showcases artwork inspired by the animals that bring laughter, comfort, and companionship into our lives. Featuring works in all media—from paintings…
Read MoreWatertown City Manager Urges End to Trash Strike in Letter to Republic, Teamsters
WATERTOWN – As the regional strike by Republic Services workers stretches into its third week, Watertown officials continue to adapt operations to ensure trash and recycling are collected across the city—even as service remains significantly delayed and negotiations between the company and the union remain unresolved. The strike, launched July 1 by Teamsters Local 25,…
Read MoreWatertown Unveils Reimagined Arsenal Park Following Major Renovation
WATERTOWN – Watertown marked the grand reopening of Arsenal Park on July 15, celebrating the completion of a years-long renovation project that transformed the site into a vibrant, multi-use community space. The redesigned park now features a range of new amenities, including a splash pad, amphitheater, 20-foot climbing structure, zip line, basketball and tennis courts,…
Read MoreTrash and Recycling Disruptions Continue in Watertown Amid Ongoing Strike
WATERTOWN – Trash and recycling pickups in Watertown remain disrupted more than a week after unionized drivers at Republic Services began a labor strike. The city’s contracted waste hauler has deployed replacement crews, but service continues to be inconsistent across several neighborhoods. Republic Services is currently operating with three trash trucks and two recycling trucks…
Read More“Watertown Welcomes All”: Pride Initiative Encourages Inclusive Business Spaces
WATERTOWN – Throughout June, World in Watertown collaborated with the Watertown Human Rights Commission to canvas local businesses in the city to put a small Pride flag in their window that reads, “Watertown Welcomes All.” “We are hoping to create a space so that the queer residents of Watertown and employees of Watertown all feel…
Read MoreWatertown Rotary Club Celebrates 100 Years with Centennial Gala
WATERTOWN – The Rotary Club of Watertown commemorated its 100th anniversary with a gala held at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. The event brought together club members, community leaders, and elected officials to honor the organization’s legacy and introduce its new leadership. Christian Dallas was formally installed as president for the 2025–2026 term. The…
Read MoreWatertown’s 311 Department Celebrates First Year of Service
WATERTOWN – It’s been one year since the launch of Watertown’s 311 Constituent Services Department—a centralized resource for residents to get help with everything from potholes and trash pickup to permitting and voter information. In its first year, the two-person department has fielded thousands of requests, becoming a go-to hub for navigating city services. 311…
Read MoreWatertown Boys & Girls Club Unveils Renovated Space for New After School Program
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Boys & Girls Club has completed a major renovation of its lower level, unveiling a modern, flexible space that will soon serve as the home of a new licensed after school program. The initiative, called KidConnect, is scheduled to begin this September and will accommodate up to 38 children in kindergarten…
Read MoreCulture, Community, and Cuisine Shine at Watertown Greek Festival
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s annual Greek Festival made its much-anticipated return this past weekend, bringing hundreds of visitors to the grounds of the Taxiarchae Greek Orthodox Church for a three-day celebration of food, music, and tradition. A hallmark of the city’s summer season, the festival featured a wide variety of authentic Greek cuisine, from grilled meats…
Read MorePublic Hearing Scheduled for Watertown’s Comcast Cable License Renewal
WATERTOWN – Watertown Cable Access Corp (WCA-TV) and the City of Watertown will be holding a Public Ascertainment Hearing on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at City Hall. This hearing will take place in advance of formal negotiations with Comcast regarding the renewal of the city’s 10-year cable license,…
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