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Watertown Marks Hanukkah With Public Menorah Lighting at Arsenal Yards
WATERTOWN – Hundreds of people gathered at Arsenal Yards on Monday night to celebrate Hanukkah with a public menorah lighting hosted by Chabad Watertown, an annual event that organizers said carried added significance this year amid global concerns about antisemitism. The Festival of Lights celebration featured a fire show, a chocolate gelt drop with the…
Read MoreLongtime Civic Advocate John Airasian Remembered for a Lifetime of Service
WATERTOWN – Watertown is remembering one of its most dedicated civic leaders with the passing of longtime resident John S. Airasian, who died on November 5 at the age of 82. He was laid to rest on November 12 at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Airasian, who grew up on Oakley Road in East Watertown, was a…
Read MoreWatertown Shortens Winter Parking Ban to Two Months; Snow-Emergency Fines Jump to $100
WATERTOWN – The Watertown City Council has approved a temporary change to the city’s longstanding winter parking rules, shortening the overnight ban to just two months for the 2026 season. Effective Jan. 1 through March 1, the updated policy aims to provide relief during December’s heavy travel and school vacation weeks, while maintaining safety during…
Read MoreGrowing Community: Watertown’s Arsenal Park Garden Thrives After Major Park Redesign
WATERTOWN – The Watertown Community Garden at Arsenal Park has become a centerpiece of the city’s growing network of green spaces, offering residents a place to garden, learn, and connect while supporting local sustainability efforts. The Watertown Community Gardens program began in 2011 with small sites on Nichols Avenue and Grove Street. When the Grove…
Read MoreRaiders Set to Kick Off 2025 Campaign With New Energy Under Second Year Coach
WATERTOWN – The Watertown High School football team will take the field Friday night with renewed energy, confidence, and determination to build on the strides made at the end of last season. The Raiders open the 2025 campaign at Victory Field against Whittier Tech at 7 p.m., the first of three non-league games before the…
Read MoreWatertown High School First in Nation to Pilot Phone-Blocking App
WATERTOWN –When students return to Watertown High School this fall, they’ll encounter a new classroom routine unlike any other in the country. Instead of slipping their phones into a pouch or ignoring the teacher’s request to put them away, they’ll be asked to “tap in” at the classroom door. That single tap activates Doorman, a…
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 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 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 Launches First-Ever Dragon Boat Team for Boston’s Annual Festival
WATERTOWN – Watertown is making waves on the Charles River as it fields its first-ever team in the Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival. The “Night Herons,” a new community crew formed through the Chinese American Association of Watertown, will join over 70 other teams in a high-energy, 500-meter sprint as part of the largest…
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