Around Town
A Trio of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a condo and a townhouse were sold this week.
New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget
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The new Watertown High School is approaching completion, with teachers expected to move in after school ends in June. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Wednesday afternoon, School Committee members, City Councilors and others got to see the new classrooms, theater, gym, and media center that will be enjoyed by Watertown High School students starting in September.
Boston Gold Kings Look to Defend Ryan Arena Ice in First Playoff Game vs. Salem
The Boston Gold Kings will host the Salem Sasquatch in Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs on March 21 at Ryan Arena. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)
The Boston Gold Kings bring their own form of March Madness to Watertown on Saturday night as the defending champs play Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs.
Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death
Watertown Firefighters salute during the ceremony honoring Joe Toscano, the firefighter who died nine years ago while working a fire. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Nine years after losing one of its own, the Watertown Fire Department paid honored to Firefighter Joe Toscano just down the street from where he lost his life. The annual event held at the time of his passing brings together members of the WFD, Toscano’s family, and others who remember the tragic day.
Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub
A panel of speakers discussed the life science industry in Watertown at an event hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber. From left, City Manager George Proakis, Boylston Properties President Mark Deschenes, CEO of Labshares Phillip Borden, and C4 Chief People Officer Kelly Schick. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Eleven years ago, 25 life science companies had facilities in Watertown. Today, more than four times that many companies are located in the City, making it one of Massachusetts’ life science hubs.
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Around Town
Fallen Watertown Firefighter to be Honored on Anniversary of His Death
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Watertown Fire DepartmentFirefighter Joseph Toscano
The public is invited to honor a fallen Watertown Firefighter on the ninth anniversary of his line-of-duty death. See details provided by the Watertown Fire Department, below.
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Offering April Vacation Programs, Sign Up Open
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Watertown Recreation will host a April Vacation Program from April 21 to 24. See details in the information from the Rec Department, below.
Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Has Something Besides Hockey on His Mind
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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.
Around Town
Hear High Schoolers’ Perspectives & Experiences at Community Forum
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:
Come engage with students from Watertown High School in a community forum focusing on student perspectives and experiences. Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment will be featuring student voices at our next quarterly meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank room at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Elections
State Senate Candidate Receives State House Staff Union Endorsement
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by The Lander Committee:
Daniel Lander announced his state senate campaign was endorsed by IBEW 2222 this week, marking his support for organized labor and for State House unionization efforts. In addition to representing thousands of workers across Greater Boston, IBEW 2222 represents State House employees organizing a staff union.
Real Estate
Watertown Has More Than a Dozen Open Houses This Weekend
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Check out the open houses in town this weekend.
Around Town
Watertown Unveils Visitors Guide Ahead of Busy Summer of 2026
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The cover of the Watertown Visitors Guide, produced by the City of Watertown.
Watertown’s history, activities, dining and more have been highlighted in the new Watertown Visitors Guide. The City of Watertown produced the four-page booklet in anticipation of a busy summer in Greater Boston.