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Watertown Unveils Demonstration Project Plan For Square Redevelopment
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…
Read MoreWatertown Life Science Industry Faces Shift After Years of Rapid Growth
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…
Read MoreMiddlesex DA Ryan, Immigration Attorney Address ICE Concerns at Watertown Meeting
WATERTOWN – Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan urged residents not to “normalize” aggressive federal immigration enforcement during a discussion at the Watertown Human Rights Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 17, as local officials addressed concerns about ICE activity and civil rights protections. Ryan referenced her office’s 2018 lawsuit that temporarily halted courthouse arrests in Middlesex County,…
Read MoreNew Forest Park Plan Proposed for Watertown’s Walker Pond
WATERTOWN – Watertown officials unveiled a refined “Forest Park” concept for Walker Pond during the project’s third community meeting on February 5. The design features expanded woodland, a boardwalk along the pond, pollinator gardens, a flexible lawn, nature play areas, and potential reuse of the existing pavilion structure. Residents weighed in on gathering spaces, parking,…
Read MoreWatertown Police Address ICE Questions at Human Rights Commission Meeting
WATERTOWN – Watertown Police met with the Watertown Human Rights Commission to answer questions and provide clarity about their role during Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. During the January 12, 2026 meeting, Police Captain Dan Unsworth outlined how the department responds when notified of ICE operations, emphasizing that local police do not enforce civil immigration…
Read MoreWatertown Swears In Elected Officials, Sideris Previews the Term Ahead
WATERTOWN – Watertown’s newly elected officials were sworn in during the city’s 2026 Inauguration Ceremony on Jan. 2 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. City Council President Mark Sideris delivered the inaugural address, outlining several issues on the horizon for the city, including a restart of the charter review process, implementation of the Watertown…
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 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 MoreResidents Prioritize Nature and Access in First Walker Pond Workshop
WATERTOWN –Watertown opened public discussions on the future of Walker Pond on August 14, 2025, drawing several dozen residents to review baseline studies and share early priorities. The city’s consultant team presented environmental and site findings, noting that Walker Pond’s watershed spans roughly 87 acres—about 54 acres in Waltham and 33 in Watertown—and that runoff…
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