Watertown News | Your Source for Local News

The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes

By Charlie Breitrose | 3 hours ago

The main entrance to the new Watertown High School on Columbia Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The new Watertown High School will welcome students for the beginning of School in September, and the public will be able to take a look around before the first day of classes.

School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education

The School Committee approved the hiring of the interim Director of Student Services, who will oversee the special education program in the Watertown Public Schools, and also created a subcommittee focused on Student Services that will look at the district’s special education program.

Watertown Arts Day — Enjoy the 6th Arts Market, Dance, Culture & Community

Watertown will be brimming with arts activities on Aug. 8, 2026. The day begins with the annual Watertown Arts Market at Arsenal Park, featuring more than 100 artists, music, performances, kids’ activities and food for sale. Afterward, catch a Latin dance performance and lessons nearby, hosted by the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See details provided by the Watertown Arts Market, below.

Watertown Man Leaps into National Finals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior

Matt D’Amico (right) who grew up in Watertown, with American Ninja Warrior Coach and business partner Lucas Reale during the recent Eastern Regional Finals. (Photo by Scott Everett White/NBC)

Remember when you were 6 years old and got your first baseball mitt or hockey stick, in anticipation of playing games that would become the passion of a lifetime? Well, there’s a whole new generation of young athletes passing on team sports for the opportunity to attend Obstacle Training Facilities that offer Ninja Warrior classes. Matt D’amico represents one such example, a local boy turned young man, and his story of independence, effort, determination and maturity – ultimately leading to success in more ways than one.

More Headlines

Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million

State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable

Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Classic Car Show, Spider-Man Movie, Photos of Armenia, Aluminum Pouring, Kids Crafts

By Charlie Breitrose | 5 hours ago

This weekend is full of fun for car lovers, super heroes, and plenty for art enthusiasts. Check out some classic cars at a classic house on Sunday at the Commander’s Mansion. The latest Spider-Man movie comes out on Friday, and will be showing all weekend. See photography from Armenia at Project Save. Tweens can participate in aluminum pouring sessions at the Watertown Library on Friday and Saturday. Kids can make crafts at the Library on Saturday.

Elections

Northeast UAW Endorses State Senate Candidate

By Guest Writer | 6 hours ago

Daniel Lander.

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

Daniel Lander announced today that his campaign has been endorsed by UAW Region 9A, a union representing thousands of workers across the northeast and right here in this district. The endorsement emphasizes Daniel’s commitment to supporting working people who are strugglingunder the leadership of a state senator that does not stand up for worker’s rights.

Entertainment

Families Invited to Annual Teddy Bear Picnic at Brigham House

By Guest Writer | 7 hours ago

ClipartPanda.com

Watertown families are invited to Brigham House for the Teddy Bear Picnic. See details below provided by Watertown Families Together.

Elections

Former Boston Mayor Backs State Senate Candidate

By Guest Writer | July 29, 2026

Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by the Brownsberger Committee:

Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced today that he is endorsing State Senator Will Brownsberger in his campaign for reelection to the Massachusetts Senate. Walsh formally announced the endorsement at a press conference on Monday, July 27, at the State House steps.

Entertainment

Edible Plants 2027— Local Food Service Providers Wanted to Merge Culinary Art with Area Ecology

By Guest Writer | July 29, 2026

“Huckleberry” by Donna Calleja, acrylic on wood board, 2022.

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee has officially opened applications for local food service providers to participate in Edible Plants 2027, the third iteration of the city’s popular interdisciplinary community project. For the first time, the initiative is expanding its horizons from visual and literary arts into the culinary world, inviting up to ten local restaurants, caterers, and food creators to prototype innovative, flora-inspired menu items.

Entertainment

Watertown Resident Madeleine Jenness Joins Cast of “Sunset Boulevard”

By Guest Writer | July 29, 2026

Madeleine Jenness

The following announcement was provided by Moonstruck Theater Company:

Watertown resident Madeleine Jenness will take the stage in Somerville this summer as a member of the ensemble in Moonstruck Theater Company’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. Performances run Aug. 6-15 at The Rockwell in Davis Square.

Entertainment

Watertown Police Hosting National Night Out — Movie, Games, Food & Demonstrations

By Guest Writer | July 28, 2026

Families are invited to the Watertown Police Department’s National Night Out on Aug. 4, where there will be a movie, food, bounce houses, police dog demos, and more. See details provided by the WPD, below.

Around Town

Watertown Non-Profits & Organizations Can Make PSAs at WCA-TV

By Guest Writer | July 28, 2026

The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:

It’s time for WCA-TV PSA Day! Watertown nonprofits and organizations have the opportunity to sign up to film a PSA at WCA-TV Studio on Aug. 17, 2026 from 1-4 p.m.