Real Estate
More Than 30 Open Houses This Weekend Around Watertown
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Check out the properties welcoming home buyers this weekened. 93 Spring St. APT 29, $799,000, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,380 sq. ft. Townhouse, Open houses: Saturday, Sept.
Elections
Voting Locations Changing for Many Watertown Residents in 2025
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Several polling places in Watertown will be moving to a new location for the 2025 Watertown Election. City Councilors had concerns about how voters will know where to go to vote. Voters in precincts 2, 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 will be casting their ballots at a new location during the Nov. 4, 2025 election. See the chart below for addresses.
Schools
Watertown Students Earn Honors, Graduate & More
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Watertown students at MCPHS, Hamilton College, Holy Cross, SNHU, Rhode Island, and Muhlenberg College have received honors, graduated or had other achievements. Honors List
MCPHS University
Ayushi Saxena of Watertown, Massachusetts, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) University. Saxena is among approximately 20,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation only and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors are eligible for membership.
Government
Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions
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Watertown City Manager George Proakis. City Manager George Proakis received a high rating from the City Council in his annual review for Fiscal Year 2025, though members of the Council had some constructive criticism, too. The results of the annual review were presented during the Sept. 9 City Council meeting. Each councilor rated Proakis on a scale of 1 to 5, with five being highest, said City Council President Mark Sideris.
Sports
Gold Kings Hockey Hosting Exhibition Game, Free Admission
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The champions return to the ice in Watertown on Sept. 27 for an exhibition game against the Salem Sasquatch. Admission is free for the game, which begins at 8:35 p.m.
Last season, the Gold Kings clinched the Power Play Senior Hockey League title at John A. Ryan Arena last April. The team fought back to complete a 5-4 come from behind victory over Salem in Game 2 of the best-of-three finals. The semi-pro team heads into its third season in 2025-26.
Around Town
See All the Performances from the 2025 Dancing With the Watertown Stars
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Courtesy of Watertown Cable
The participants in the 2025 Dancing with the Watertown Stars took to the stage at Mosesian Center for the Arts on Sept. 12, and the winner was crowned. All the action was captured by Watertown Cable Access TV. See a replay of the event by clicking here. The event, hosted by the Rotary Club of Watertown, raises funds to support the Club’s keystone programs such as the High School Senior Scholarship program, Senior Cookout, support of local food pantries, and more.
Real Estate
Seven Watertown Properties Were Sold This Week
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Four condos, two single-family homes, and a two-family home were sold this week. 11 Adams St. #1A, $618,000, 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,162 sq. ft. Condo
133-135 School St., $2,305,500, 8 bedroom 8 bathroom 5, 518 sq.
Around Town
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
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A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday. The strike began on July 1, and lasted more than 11 weeks. A five-year deal was signed by the two sides, according to a joint announcement. Republic Services and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 25 have reached a five-year collective bargaining agreement.