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Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring

By Charlie Breitrose | 18 hours ago

Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring.

Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park

A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)

Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space.

Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project

Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer.

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Elections

Mass Alliance Endorses Daniel Lander for State Senate

By Guest Writer | April 8, 2026

Daniel Lander.

The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander:

Daniel Lander is proud to announce that his campaign was endorsed today by Mass Alliance, a statewide coalition of labor unions and progressive organizations dedicated to building a better Massachusetts. The endorsement shines a spotlight on Daniel Lander’s work to address affordable housing, lift up working families, and to meet this moment by taking on the broken status quo on Beacon Hill.

Around Town

April Vacation Filmmaking Classes for Kids in Watertown

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2026

FC Academy will run filmmaking classes for kids in Watertown during April Vacation.

The Filmmakers Collaborative is offering FC Academy, filmmaking classes for children ages 10-14 in Watertown over April vacation. See more details in the announcement from the Filmmakers Collaborative.

Sports

Watertown Youth Hockey Team Wins League Championship

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2026

Watertown Raiders 10U hockey team won the Valley League AA Squirt East Championship. (Contributed Photo)

The following announcement was provided by Watertown Youth Hockey:

On Saturday April 3, the Watertown Raiders 10U hockey team won the Valley League AA Squirt East Championship. They played the Central Mass Revolution, a team they had split their season series with 2-2. Watertown was dominant in the final, winning 6-0.

Entertainment

Watertown Business Coalition & Cultural District Announce Art Pop-Ups on Merchants Row

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2026

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:

The Watertown Business Coalition (WBC), in partnership with the Watertown Cultural District, the City of Watertown, and the Watertown Arts Market, is proud to announce Art Pop-Ups on Merchants Row, a vibrant series of three intimate outdoor markets designed to showcase the city’s creative economy.

Sports

See When World Cup Train Tickets Will Go on Sale

By Guest Writer | April 7, 2026

An MBTA Commuter Rail train. (Source: MBTA)

The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:

The MBTA announced service information during this summer’s seven World Cup matches in June and July, including expanded Commuter Rail service and special Boston Stadium Train tickets to help fans travel across the region.

Sports

JIM’S VIEW: Close, Tight Hockey Game Turns Into A Rout in Game 1 of PPSHL Finals

By Jim Vershbow, Contributor | April 6, 2026

The Boston Gold Kings faced off against the Hudson Valley Reapers at the John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown on April 4. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

When a team wins a championship and the dust settles on the celebration, and then the season begins anew, defending said championship becomes the number one storyline. Trying to defend/repeat can be motivating or it can be a burden, or sometimes a little of both.

Around Town

Watertown Group Hosting Pair of Palestinian-Focused Films

By Guest Writer | April 6, 2026

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment:

The Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is this year offering a series of documentary and feature films that explores the history and culture of the Palestinian people and provides a picture of their life under Israeli occupation.

Around Town

Watertown Yard Waste Collection Resumes in April

By Guest Writer | April 6, 2026

Watertown residents can leave their yard waste on the curb again beginning the week of April 6. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.