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Properties around Watertown will host open houses from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28. 20-22 Franklin St., $1,149,900, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,330 sq. ft. 2 Family, Open houses: Saturday, June 27 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Sunday, June 28 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
48 Beacon Park, $1,180,000, 3 bedroom 4 bathroom 1,650 sq. ft.
The Charles River Regional Chamber announced the addition of new members of the Board of Directors. The Chamber serves Watertown, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, and Brookline. See more details in the announcement from the Chamber, below,
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s Board of Directors has elected three new board members: Joseph Frias, Andrea LaChance, and Susanne Salerno. We congratulate all three of them and are excited for them to guide the chamber into its future. Joseph Frias – President and CEO of North Hill
Joe Frias
Joseph Frias is president and CEO of North Hill, one of Massachusetts’ leading continuing care retirement communities.
The first Watertown Business Coalition’s Walk & Talk will focus on businesses on and around Pleasant Street. There will be some special give aways for participants. The walks are part of Live Well Watertown’s Watertown Walks series. See more information in the announcement from the WBC, below. We’re back with another season of Walk & Talks in partnership with Live Well Watertown!
A trio of condos and a single family home were sold this week. 29 Laurel St #29, $1,065,000, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,211 sq. ft. Condo
312 Charles River Road, $825,000, 3 bedroom 1 bathroom 2,434 sq. ft.
Check out the list of properties hosting tours in town this weekend. 4 Repton Cir. Unit 4203, $799,900, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,112 sq. ft. Condo, Open houses: Friday, June 19 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Saturday, June 20 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
50-52 Beechwood Ave.
A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house. One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
Caution tape blocks off an area of sidewalk under construction in Coolidge Square in early June 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Last week, looking out the window of her business, Artemis Yoga owner Liz Padula saw orange cones, yellow caution tape, gravel, and signs saying “no parking” and “sidewalk closed.” The construction zone — in front of the studio and other businesses on the block between Arlington Street and Bigelow Avenue — is part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. In an effort to keep clients coming in, she decided to make some social media.
Three single families, a pair of condos, and a couple of two-family homes sold this week. 93-95 Poplar St., $1,325,000, 5 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,771 sq. ft. 2 Family
194 Lexington St. APT 1, $351,500, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 600 sq.