A condo and a townhouse were sold in Watertown. 85-87 Dexter Ave., $665,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 966 sq. ft. Condo
57 Pierce Road #57, $530,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,311 sq. ft.
Real Estate
Watertown Has 16 Open Houses on Super Bowl Weekend
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There are plenty of open houses to visit this weekend before the New England Patriots play in Sunday’s big game. 210 Belmont St. APT 13, $843,000, 2 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,627 sq. ft. Townhouse, Open houses: Saturday, Feb.
Business
Mainstay Eatery in Watertown Square Closing After 27 Years
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Longtime dining destination, Not Your Average Joe’s, will be closing after more than a quarter century in Watertown Square. The last day for the Watertown location is Feb. 11, 2026, according to Sara Murtagh, Regional Director of Operations for Not Your Average Joe’s. “This is very sad for us as this is our oldest NYAJoe’s,” Murtagh said. “We have loved being a part of this community and have a lot of amazing memories.”
Real Estate
Three Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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Three Watertown condos were sold this week. 43 Fuller Road #43, $715,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,315 sq. ft. Condo
45 Fuller Road #45, $720,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,315 sq. ft.
Real Estate
A Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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See the properties in town hosting tours on the weekend of Jan. 31 to Feb. 1. 918 Belmont St., $530,000, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,131 sq. ft.
Development
Retiring Planning Director Looks Back on His 17 Years in Watertown
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Steve Magoon
Steve Magoon has seen the transformation of large sections of Watertown, and played a major role in the creation of some of the City’s most important planning documents during his time working for the City. Magoon will retire at the end of January after more than 17 years as director of the Department of Community Development and Planning. Magoon arrived in Watertown after working for four years in Gloucester, his first job in Massachusetts. His career began in his home state of Maryland, where he rose up to become the planning director in Charles County. He still remembers his first impression of Watertown.
Around Town
Watertown Home Depot Temporarily Closed Due to Snow Accumulation on Roof
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Following the heavy snowfall last weekend, the Home Depot in Watertown has been closed due to the snow on the roof of the store on Arsenal Street. A crew from WBZ Channel 4 on Wednesday found the parking lot closed, a handmade sign saying “Store Closed,” and some confused shoppers. The station reached out to Home Depot and got a message saying that the store was closed “out of an abundance of caution” due to “significant snow accumulation on the roof.” The store is working with City officials to make sure the store is safe for shoppers and employees. A screenshot from WBZ Channel 4.
Real Estate
Two Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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A pair of single family homes were sold this week in town. 7 French St., $799,000, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,568 sq. ft. Single Family
33 Capitol St., $810,000, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,019 sq. ft.
Around Town
Charles River Chamber’s Sends Letter with “Timely Immigration Information for Employers”
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The Charles River Regional Chamber sent a letter about anticipated immigration enforcement efforts in the Boston area, and included guidance for businesses and information about immigration policies. See the letter written by Chamber President & CEO Greg Reibman, below. To our members:
Our chamber firmly believes in abiding by all federal, state and local laws. However, those laws include individual protections, rights and due process that we believe must also be followed. This afternoon, I’m writing to share with you timely information related to immigration provided to us by the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, as well as the office of Attorney General Andrea Campbell, that may be important to you, your employees and others in your circle.