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Residents Prioritize Nature and Access in First Walker Pond Workshop

By Cal Benn | August 26, 2025

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…

Watertown Celebrates Local Creativity at 5th Annual Arts Market

By Grace Patrone | August 22, 2025

WATERTOWN –The 5th Annual Watertown Arts Market transformed Arsenal Park into a lively hub of creativity on Saturday, August 9, 2025. The free outdoor event, organized by the Watertown Business Coalition in partnership with the City of Watertown, welcomed residents and visitors to explore the work of local artists, makers, and cultural organizations. Dozens of…

Watertown Feedback Shapes MAPC’s I-90 Corridor Blueprint

By Cal Benn | August 21, 2025

WATERTOWN – On July 31, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) held a public feedback session at CIty Hall in Watertown as part of its I-90 Corridor Development and Resiliency Plan. Covering five corridor communities, the study uses GIS analysis to identify sites for development and preservation with climate impacts in mind. The draft map…

Early Start, Big Goals: Watertown Boys Soccer Builds for 2025 with Daily Captain-Led Workouts

By Sam Shea | August 19, 2025

WATERTOWN – The Raiders boys varsity soccer team has used the summer to reset and rebuild its roster following significant graduation losses. Since the first week of August—and with captain-led sessions dating back to June at the Buckingham, Browne, and Nichols school fields on Grove Street—the program has emphasized daily work, fitness, and chemistry to…

Watertown Police Department Hosts First-Ever National Night Out

By Matthew Snell | August 13, 2025

WATERTOWN – The Watertown Police Department welcomed the community for its first-ever National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th, joining cities and towns across the country in the annual event. Residents were invited to explore the police station, meet officers, and learn about department operations in a relaxed, approachable setting. Guests enjoyed K-9 demonstrations, displays…

Watertown Wheels 2025 Rolls into Commander’s Mansion with Classic Car Showcase

By Daniel Carito | August 11, 2025

WATERTOWN – The City of Watertown hosted its second annual classic car show, Watertown Wheels, on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the Commander’s Mansion. The free community event drew car enthusiasts from across the region, offering a chance to admire a wide range of restored and well-loved vehicles. From a 1971 Monte Carlo described as…

Watertown Library Board Reaffirms Freedom to Read Amid Book Dispute

By Cal Benn | August 6, 2025

WATERTOWN – At its July 31 public meeting, the Watertown Library Board of Trustees held a forum to address controversy surrounding A Map for Falasteen: A Palestinian Child’s Search for Home, a book listed on the library’s suggested summer reading list for second graders. Some critics argued that the book presents the Israel-Palestine conflict from…

Mosesian Arts Exhibit Explores the Joy of Life with Pets

By Grace Patrone | July 18, 2025

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…