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Watertown Unveils Demonstration Project Plan For Square Redevelopment

By Dan Hogan | April 10, 2026

WATERTOWN – City Manager George Proakis presented a new “Demonstration Project” for Watertown Square during a packed community meeting at the Watertown Free Public Library on Monday night. City Manager George Proakis outlined a proposal focused on the municipal parking lot behind CVS and surrounding parcels, which could be transformed into a mixed-use development featuring…

Watertown’s Eco Fest Returns With Hands-On Sustainability Activities

By Cal Benn | April 10, 2026

WATERTOWN – Watertown is gearing up for the return of EcoFest, a community-focused sustainability event designed to connect residents with practical ways to live more environmentally friendly. The second annual EcoFest will take place on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion. The event brings together local organizations, businesses, and…

Watertown High School Health Fair Connects Students With Local Resources

By Grace Patrone | April 4, 2026

WATERTOWN – Watertown High School launched a new initiative focused on student wellness with its first-ever health fair, held March 20 at the Watertown Middle School gymnasium. The event brought together students, staff, and community organizations to promote healthy living and provide access to important resources. Participants included local groups like the Watertown Boys and…

Armenian Museum’s Arshile Gorky Exhibit Highlights Artist’s Watertown Roots

By Mina Rose Morales | April 3, 2026

WATERTOWN – A special exhibition at the Armenian Museum of America, “Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections,” celebrates the life of the Armenian-American painter Arshile Gorky and his roots in Watertown, Massachusetts. “After the Armenian Genocide of 1915, many Armenians came to Watertown,” said Jason Sohigian, the Executive Director of the Armenian Museum of America.…

Gore Place Solar Project Draws Mixed Reaction From Residents

By Dan Hogan | April 3, 2026

WATERTOWN – A proposed solar and farming project at Gore Place is sparking debate in Watertown. The plan would bring solar panels and sheep grazing to a portion of the historic property—but while some see it as a step toward sustainability and long-term revenue, others are raising concerns about visual impact and neighborhood character. At…

Wonder Opens At Arsenal Yards In Watertown With Multi-Restaurant Dining Concept

By Daniel Carito | March 30, 2026

WATERTOWN – A new dining concept has arrived in Watertown. Wonder — a platform that brings multiple chef-driven restaurant menus together under one roof — officially celebrated its grand opening at Arsenal Yards. The new location allows customers to mix and match dishes from more than 20 menus in a single order, offering a wide…

Lawmakers Visit Watertown Schools to Promote School Meal Funding Bill

By Dan Hogan | March 30, 2026

WATERTOWN – Congresswoman Katherine Clark joined Congressman Jim McGovern in Watertown as part of the “End Hunger Now” Tour — highlighting how local schools are connecting classroom learning with real-world food production. During the visit, lawmakers toured a student-run Freight Farm at Watertown High School, where students grow produce using hydroponic technology — food that…

Watertown Life Science Industry Faces Shift After Years of Rapid Growth

By Dan Hogan | March 24, 2026

WATERTOWN – After more than a decade of rapid expansion, Watertown’s life science industry is entering a new phase marked by both continued investment and emerging challenges, according to local leaders and industry experts. The state of the sector was the focus of a recent panel hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber and Boylston…