Daily brief · Watertown, MA
Boys & Girls Club still fighting illegal dumping
August 18, 2026
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Boys & Girls Club still battling illegal dumping in parking lot
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club says furniture and trash have been dumped in its parking lot for months, leaving the club with a costly cleanup problem. Staff are now working with police to address the dumping.
CBS Boston
Sustainability team launches new HeatSmart program
The City of Watertown's Sustainability Team, with MassEnergize and HeatSmart Alliance, launched a new program to help residents with home energy upgrades.
Town of Watertown
Project Literacy holds advanced English conversation class today
Project Literacy's advanced English conversation class meets Aug. 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library. Not taking new students without registration.
Watertown Free Public Library
Historical Society board meets at library today
The Watertown Historical Society holds its monthly board meeting Aug. 18 from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library; no registration required.
Watertown Free Public Library
Big Blue Blocks play session set for kids today
Watertown Free Public Library hosts a Big Blue Blocks play session Aug. 18 from 4 to 5 p.m. for children ages 2-11; no registration required.
Watertown Free Public Library
Family Story Time planned at the library today
Family Story Time runs Aug. 18 from 6 to 6:30 p.m. at Watertown Free Public Library, with pre-bedtime stories and songs for ages 0-5.
Watertown Free Public Library
Beginner English class meets at United Methodist Church today
Project Literacy's beginner English class meets Aug. 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Belmont Watertown United Methodist Church. Not taking new students without registration.
Watertown Free Public Library
Hatch Makerspace offers laser cutter training tonight
Hatch Makerspace holds its Learn the Laser Cutter training Aug. 18 from 7 to 8 p.m. at 20 Summer St., covering setup, safety and troubleshooting for patrons 16 and older.
Watertown Free Public Library
School of Rock Nirvana workshop continues this week
School of Rock Watertown's Nirvana Workshop runs Aug. 17-21 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with students rehearsing for a Friday performance.
School of Rock Watertown
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