This week’s home sales includes two condos, a single family, a two-family and a townhouse. 12 Carver Road, $1,400,000, 5 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,935 sq. ft. Single Family
56 Bartlett St. #56, $1,150,000, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,028 sq.
Business
New Dining Option with a 20+ Menus Hosting Grand Opening Celebration in Watertown
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Wonder will celebrate the grand opening of its Watertown location on March 19. (Courtesy of Wonder)
Wonder, which has been called a virtual food hall, will mark the opening of its new Watertown location with a grand opening celebration on March 19 with samples, giveaways, and activities. See the announcement from Wonder, below. Marking the official opening of its new location in Watertown, Wonder will host a grand opening celebration featuring live music, giveaways, and surprises from local partners, along with free samples of popular chef-inspired menu items.
A ribbon cutting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on March 19, followed by the Grand Opening Celebration from 5 t0 7 p.m. Wonder is located at 541 Arsenal St., Watertown (in Arsenal Yards near Poke Works, Chip City, and ButterBird). Please note: Wonder will operate during usual business hours on grand opening day (open from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)
The first 100 guests will receive special swag bags, including a tote bag featuring custom artwork by Julia Emiliani, as well as a Wonder branded hat and a limited edition Julia Emiliani sticker sheet.
Business
Chamber Hosting LGBTQIA+ Morning Meetup in Watertown
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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host an LGBTIA+ Morning meetup on Friday, March 20 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Fly Together Fitness in Watertown. The event is free and open to LGBTQIA+ members and non-members. See more information provided by the Chamber below. Rise and connect! Our popular LGBTQIA+ Networking Series is switching things up — trading the evening cocktails for morning coffee and heading back to one of our favorite community spaces.Join us at Fly Together Fitness, a proudly LGBTQIA+-owned pole and dance studio in the heart of Watertown, for a morning dedicated to LGBTQIA+ professionals looking to make real business connections across industries.Complimentary coffee provided.
Business
Watertown Savings Bank Launches 27th Annual Customer Choice Awards, Committing $100,000 to Local Nonprofits
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The Customer Choice Awards are back, and Watertown Savings Bank customers and residents can participate. See details in the announcement from Watertown Savings, below. Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) has officially launched its 27 th Annual Customer Choice Awards, inviting local residents and WSB customers to vote for their favorite nonprofit organizations serving Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, and Watertown. Through this year’s program, WSB will award a total of $100,000 to deserving local nonprofits, including a top prize of $15,000. Residents can cast their votes by visiting watertownsavings.com/vote
WSB has long been a dedicated supporter of local nonprofit organizations across a wide range of causes.
Real Estate
11 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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See the homes that were sold this week in Watertown. 64 California St. #64, $570,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 992 sq. ft. Condo
141 Morse St.
Business
What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager
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City Manager George Proakis spoke at the Watertown Business Coalition’s City Update on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown became a magnet for life science companies in the last several years, and City Manager George Proakis said the building boom in that industry may be slowed, but other industries may be attracted to the same things: proximity to Boston and the universities in the area, easy access, and a nice place to be. Proakis spoke about the City’s economic and financial outlook during the Watertown Business Coalition’s City Update on Thursday morning at the Hampton Inn & Suites. His outlook for Watertown’s economic future was positive, despite the dip in the City’s most prominent industry: life sciences. “We are still in a community, in a state that is well invested in new growth.
Real Estate
18 Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend
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The Watertown real estate market is busy this weekend, with 18 open houses to visit. 910 Belmont St., $559,900, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,020 sq. ft. Townhouse, Open house: Sunday, March 8 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
25 Homer St., $550,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,300 sq. ft.
Business
Chamber Hosting Panel on Fraud Prevention & What Small Businesses Need to Know
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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a panel on fraud prevention and response. The free webinar will feature a panel of speakers, including Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. See details from the Chamber below. Fraud is one of the fastest-growing and most costly threats facing small businesses today. From payment and payroll scams to phishing, identity theft and vendor fraud, bad actors are becoming more sophisticated — often targeting businesses with limited time, staff and safeguards.
Business
City Manager’s City Update Will Focus on Local Business Community & Economy
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The Watertown Business Coalition will host Watertown City Manager George Proakis at the annual City Update. His talk will focus on news and issues that will impact Watertown’s businesses and the local economy. See more information provided by the WBC, below. The WBC is honored to again partner with Watertown’s City Manager, George Proakis, to provide a City Update. Please join us on March 5th at 8 a.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Arsenal Yards in Watertown!