Local News in Middlesex County

Remembering the Craigie Street bathtub

Look closely at this photograph, undated but taken after 1890. Two horses pull a streetcar past bare trees, and in the middle of it all stands a granite basin right where Sparks, Craigie, and Brattle Streets meet. Cambridge once called this five-way intersection Washtub Square.…

Central Square Night Market returns for third year

University Park came alive Saturday for global food and local community

Community Announcement: Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Attend the Lexington Refugee Assistance Program (LexRAP) Annual Fundraiser Dinner.

Join us on Sunday, October 18 from 5-8 p.m. as we gather at Follen Church in Lexington to celebrate community, culture, and compassion at LexRAP’s Annual Fundraiser Dinner! You’ll enjoy a […] The post Community Announcement: Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers: Attend the…

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Football Wins ’26 Home Opener in Convincing Fashion

Watertown opened its 2026 home schedule Friday night (Veteran’s Night and Youth Recognition Night) versus the non-league Carver Crusaders. Watertown was coming off a road win in its season opener last week, beating Whittier 14-8. Carver lost its opener at home to Wareham, 20-14.…

Restaurant News: Buff’s Pub Coming & Belle’s Leaving, New Pizza Place & Asian Eatery Moving in

September has been a busy month for restaurant doings in Watertown, with a local favorite moving into town, a pizza place changing ownership, and a Chinese eatery closing. Friends of Boston’s Hidden Restaurants reported that Buff’s Pub in Newton Corner will be expanding to…

Watertown Seeks Input for Public Arts Master Plan Update

The Watertown Public Arts and Culture Committee seeks input from the committee as the City updates the Public Arts Master Plan. The Committee will host a pair of upcoming forums, and has an online survey. See more details provided by the Committee, below. We are updating…

LETTER: Advocating for Changes to Watertown’s Demolition Delay Ordinance

By Rita ColafellaWatertown Resident I attended Sept. 8th’s Economic Development and Planning Committee meeting regarding the proposed changes to the Demolition Delay ordinance. The main areas, per my interpretation, in question were the 50 year trigger mark and the application of…

Lincoln Elementary PTO prepares for 3rd Annual Vendor Market in Bedford; Seeks community donations

BEDFORD — The Lincoln Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) has officially kicked off preparations for its third annual Lincoln Vendor Market, set for Saturday, November...

Town Day bonds neighbors through community and shared causes

Hundreds of neighbors, children and pets flocked to Mass. Avenue Saturday for Town Day, gathering for food, fundraising and patriotic festivities. The sunny weather provided the perfect backdrop for Arlington residents to celebrate. The melting pot of over 200 booths lined the…

Customer starts fundraiser for Simon’s staff

The coffee shop’s future is still uncertain, so the effort is meant to help support its baristas.

Franklin Street Paving Begins Monday in 3 Phases

UPDATE: Winter Street Final Paving Delayed One Day Due to Rain

Paving begins Monday night, September 21 at 7 p.m. now.