News across Middlesex County

Library Lobby Redesign Will Prioritize Open Space, Adding More Browsing Options
Changes are coming to the Watertown Library aimed at giving patrons a better experience. See details provided by the Library, below. Next time you visit the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL), things may look a little bit different! WFPL is launching a lobby redesign with a new…

Small Saves Cartoon: A Matter of Perspective
James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then…

Community Announcement: ArtWalk 2026 is on View Now Through Nov. 17 in Lexington Center Shops’ Windows
ArtWalk 2026, the annual fall display of community artists’ works in Lexington Center shops windows, is back on view now though Nov. 17. Take a stroll around the Center’s retailers […]

What could have been redemption remains a disappointment
A review of "Digger."

Spooky Jazz with John Baboian Ensemble at the Mosesian Center’s Next Chords and Cocktails
Enjoy jazz and get into the spirit of Halloween at the next Chords & Cocktails at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, featuring the John Baboian Ensemble. See more details provided by the MCA, below. Settle in for a playful, atmospheric evening of jazz with a Halloween twist as…
Gallery Talk: Conversation Between Photographer & Museum Director at Local Gallery
Storefront Art Projects announced the upcoming conversation with a photographer and the director of a Massachusetts museum. Storefront Art Projects is pleased to host Paul Cary Goldberg, Photographer, and Jessica Roscio, Director and Curator of the Danforth Museum in Framingham,…

Hear About Activating Local Independent Retailer on Local Podcast
Little Local Conversations host Matt Hanna recently spoke with a panel of local businesses and City officials about activating local independent retailers. The discussion was the latest Watertown’s Open panel. See more details provided by Hanna, below. This episode is from a…

CRLS sports round-up: Soccer and storms
Last week’s nor’easter wreaked havoc with the sports schedule. For instance, the football game, which could not be played due to an issue with the lighting at the field, could not be made up because of the conditions and will go down as a no-contest. And the cross country teams…

Volleyball team’s vibe carries it to new heights
After a 6-2 start, the CRLS team is ranked 12th in Division 1 for the first time. The team plays Thursday at Lincoln-Sudbury.

Town receives $2 million in state grants
Arlington has been awarded six grants for more than $2 million through the Commonwealth’s Community One Stop for Growth grant program, according to a press release distributed by the town. The program offers funding and support to housing and economic development projects related…

Community, developers have mixed response to new inclusionary options
Some housing advocates and builders panned the report entirely, while others found merit in some suggestions.

Silence Of The Lambs with Guest Speaker
Saturday October 17 @ 3pm. Lexington Venue 1794 Massachusetts Avenue https://lexingtonvenue.com