Elections

LETTER: Why Progressives Should Vote for Brownsberger in Sept. 1st State Primary

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As a former board President of Progressive Massachusetts and one of PMs first members, I have fought for Progressive legislation for many years and I understand how legislation gets passed. 

So when Will Brownsberger and Dan Lander both called me and asked for my endorsement (as a Watertown City Councilor), despite the fact that Lander and I are more aligned ideologically, I knew the decision was clear — Brownsberger was my choice. 

Sports

August Madness Returns — Watertown Summer Basketball League Playoffs Begin

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The Papas Elite Summer Basketball League playoffs are underway. Pictured is action from the 2025 finals. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)

Watertown’s Papas Elite Summer Basketball League tipped off the post season on Tuesday night, with the winners moving on to the best-of-three semifinals.

The league features current and former college basketball players. Game 1 of the semifinals series will be played on Wednesday evening at the outdoor courts at Saltonstall Park, behind the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Games are free to attend.

Elections

AFL-CIO Endorses State Senate Candidate

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Daniel Lander.

The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander for State Senate:

The AFL-CIO of Massachusetts has endorsed Daniel Lander’s campaign, marking the first time in years that the organization has endorsed against an incumbent in a democratic primary. The endorsement spotlights Daniel’s commitment to the labor movement, but also highlights Senator Brownsberger’s opposition to supporting unions in Massachusetts.