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Yard Waste Pickup Returns to Weekly Schedule Starting Aug. 31

Starting Monday, Aug. 31, yard waste will be collected on your regular trash day every week through Dec. 7, replacing the twice-monthly summer schedule. Accepted material includes leaves, grass clippings, weeds, twigs and brush; dirt and rocks are not accepted, and branches must be under three inches in diameter and bundled in three-foot lengths. Yard waste must go in paper yard waste bags or loosely in a trash barrel, not in plastic bags or City trash and recycling containers.

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Council President Endorses Brownsberger Ahead of Primary

In a letter published Aug. 25, the Council President backed Sen. Will Brownsberger in the Sept. 1 primary, citing funding for schools, DCR roadway work and Watertown Square improvements.

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Former Councilor Palomba Flips Endorsement to Lander

In a letter published Aug. 27, former Watertown Councilor Tony Palomba switched his endorsement from incumbent Will Brownsberger to challenger Daniel Lander ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary.

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Cass Offers Bridal Bouquet Floral Design Class Today

Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mount Auburn St., teaches hand-tied wedding bouquet techniques today, Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Cass School of Floral Design

Cass Schedules Wedding Centerpiece Floral Class Today

Cass School of Floral Design, 531 Mount Auburn St., teaches wedding and event centerpiece techniques today, Aug. 30, from 2 to 4:30 p.m.

Cass School of Floral Design

School of Rock Hosts Free Back-to-School Bash Today

School of Rock Watertown, 120 Elm St., holds a free Back-to-School Bash today, Aug. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m. with live sets, rockstar makeovers, local vendors and a scavenger hunt.

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Henry and Maristed to Speak at Watertown Public Library Today

Authors DeWitt Henry and Kai Maristed discuss migration themes in their books today, Aug. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the library's Watertown Savings Bank Room.

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Outdoor Archery Sessions Offered Today at Gore Place

On the Mark Archery hosts an outdoor Open Range session today, Aug. 30, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at Gore Place on the Waltham-Watertown line.

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Library Bookmobile to Join Frank Street Block Party Today

The Watertown Free Public Library's Bookmobile joins the Frank Street Block Party today, Aug. 30, from 2 to 5 p.m.; attendees are encouraged to bring donations for the Watertown Food Pantry.

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Ryan Skating Arena Opening Delayed to Sept. 14

The City announced Aug. 29 that John A. Ryan Skating Arena's 2026 opening is delayed for a repair project starting Aug. 31, with the arena now expected to open Sept. 14 at 5 p.m.

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