Entertainment
COMIC: See How Small Saves Deals With a Troublesome Ref
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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.
Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges
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Watertown’s Logan March, 7, signed a letter of intent with the Boston College football team. BC Head Coach Bill O’Brien presents the letter to Logan and his parents, Lyla and Robert. (Photo by Boston College Athletics)
Boston College’s football team announced the latest roster addition, Logan March, a 7-year-old from Watertown who was born with a rare genetic disorder.
See Early Voting Schedule for the 2026 State Primary, Registration Deadline
The Massachusetts State Primary will take place on Sept. 1, 2026. Democrats will have several races in which they can cast their vote, and Republicans can select the candidate for governor. You don’t have to wait until election day to vote, see the early voting times, and how to vote by mail.
Council Hears from Public About Potential Watertown Square Garage
The larger of the two garage options presented by the City of Watertown at the May 20 open house.
The City Council got a mix of opinions about the possibility of building a multi-story parking garage in the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square on Monday night.
Oakley Country Club Recovers from Near Disaster, Clubhouse at Historic Golf Course Rebuilt After Fire
Oakley Country Club’s Board President, John Verderese, walks through a refurbished dining area damaged during a fire in December 2024. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A place with much history, both locally and in the sports world, faced near disaster in late 2024. A bit more than a year later, the Watertown’s Oakley Country Club has rebuilt and welcomes golfers and others to the first place where the “father of American golf” worked in the United States.
More Headlines
Watertown Student’s Artwork Chosen as a Winner of UMass Lowell’s “Cool Science” Program
See What Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat Said About Health Care, Housing & More
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Signed by Governor, Preventing 18% Jump in Property Taxes
Elections
UPDATED: Two Chances to Hear from the the State Senate Candidates
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UPDATED Aug. 9, 10 a.m.: The debate on Watertown Cable will be postponed to a date to be announced later.
SECOND UPDATE: The Aug. 10 Charles River Chamber Debate has been postponed to a date to be announced.
The candidates running for the State Senate seat representing Watertown will appear in two debates.
Sports
Registration Open for Fall Sports at Watertown High School & Middle School
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Students at Watertown High School and Watertown Middle School can register to play a fall sport. See more information provided by Watertown High School Athletics, below.
Letters
LETTER: Continued Support for the Watertown Square Area Plan & Comments on Central Parking the Square
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To Our City Council and to our Watertown neighbors and community at large …
The Watertown Business Coalition (WBC) is writing to express our continued support for the Watertown Square Area Plan (WSAP) as well as the concept of improved centralized parking behind Main & Church Streets.
Entertainment
Mosesian Center for the Arts Releases Fall Catalog
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Mosesian Center for the Arts announced the release of its fall catalog, with classes for all ages. Registration opens on Aug. 5. See more information from the Mosesian Center, below.
Real Estate
More Than Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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A busy weekend ahead in the Watertown real estate market. See which properties will be hosting home seekers.
Around Town
Registration Open for Watertown Faire on the Square
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Watertown’s annual celebration, the Faire on the Square, will take place on Sept. 19, 2026, and vendors can sign up for a space at the event in Saltonstall Park. Find out more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Latin Dance, Arts Market, Library Crawl, Singalong, Art at the Armenian Museum
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Enjoy a dance performance and learn some steps on Saturday. The Watertown Arts Market features artists, music, food, and more on Saturday. Head to the Watertown Library for the library crawl, and for a kids singalong. Catch two art exhibitions at the Armenian Museum of America.