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A Watertown 11th grader will have her artwork displayed on buses in Lowell after being selected as one of the winners of the Cool Science programs, sponsored by UMass Lowell.
Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative, John Lawn and Alison Leary, appeared on a live debate on Watertown Cable Access TV. (Screenshot from WCA-TV)
Transparency on Beacon Hill, the cost of health care, and challenges facing each of the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative were among the topics discussed by the two candidates running for the seat representing parts of Watertown, Newton, and Waltham — incumbent John Lawn and challenger, Alison Leary.
Massachusetts State House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown residential property owners could have faced increases of around 18%, but special legislation approved recently on Beacon Hill will prevent that. See the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below.
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The Watertown Schools will run a second bus this year due to high demand for seats during the school year that begins in September.
The Watertown Senior Center is ready for St. Patrick’s Day.
The Watertown Senior Center announced a change for all events, classes, programs, and trips. See more information provided by the Department of Senior Services, below.
In the upcoming State Senate primary I will be voting for Will Brownsberger. There are three important reasons why.
By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
This is in response to the very thoughtful letter by the Watertown Business Coalition, a group that has the difficult but rewarding task of working with all local businesses, the city government and the public at large to be a partner in shepherding Watertown into a successful future.
Traffic detours on Mt. Auburn Street, Boylston Street, and Stearns Road will take place during the week of Aug. 10-14. Also, bus stops near Boylston Street will be moved toward Watertown Square. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
This week, three townhouses, a single family, a two family, and a condo were sold in Watertown.
The Department of Community Development and Planning is on the move. The staff will no longer be located in City Hall. Beginning on Aug. 10, 2026, they will be in the Parker Building (the former school next to Casey Park). See details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Greetings East Enders and Neighbors Beyond:
CONSIDER A VOTE FOR WILLIAM “WILL” BROWNSBERGER CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION SUFFOLK AND MIDDLESEX STATE SENATE, PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Are you aware that Will was raised in Watertown? Will is a Team Builder who will not forget his roots in Watertown. Will and his colleagues will get the job done for Watertown.
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.