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Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges

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Watertown’s Logan March, 7, signed a letter of intent with the Boston College football team. BC Head Coach Bill O’Brien presents the letter to Logan and his parents, Lyla and Robert. (Photo by Boston College Athletics)

Boston College’s football team announced the latest roster addition, Logan March, a 7-year-old from Watertown who was born with a rare genetic disorder. Logan born with Gould Syndrome and epilepsy. On Aug.

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Oakley Country Club Recovers from Near Disaster, Clubhouse at Historic Golf Course Rebuilt After Fire

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Oakley Country Club’s Board President, John Verderese, walks through a refurbished dining area damaged during a fire in December 2024. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

A place with much history, both locally and in the sports world, faced near disaster in late 2024. A bit more than a year later, the Watertown’s Oakley Country Club has rebuilt and welcomes golfers and others to the first place where the “father of American golf” worked in the United States. John Verderese, President of the Oakley Board of Directors, vividly remembers when he learned about the fire that occurred early in the morning of Dec. 6, 2024.

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New Registration Policy for Watertown Senior Center Programs

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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. Policy Update Announcement

Important Update: Pre-Registration Now Required Effective immediately, pre-registration is required for all events, fitness classes, programs, and trips.

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Registration Open for Watertown Faire on the Square

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Watertown’s annual celebration, the Faire on the Square, will take place on Sept. 19, 2026, and vendors can sign up for a space at the event in Saltonstall Park. Find out more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Don’t miss your chance to get your business, organization, or group in front of thousands of local community members from Watertown and beyond! Secure your vendor booth at Watertown’s Faire on the Square, happening Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Saltonstall Park.

Food

See Which Watertown Restaurant is Part of Dine Out Boston

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The interior at Bar ‘Cino features exposed brick and artwork. (Photo courtesy of Bar ‘Cino)

A restaurant in Watertown Square is offering a special-course three-course prix-fixe menu during Dine Out Boston, which runs from Aug. 1 to 15, 2026. The menu is only available for dining in. The following announcement was provided by the Newport Restaurant Group:

Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), is pleased to announce its participation in Dine Out Boston.

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Free Salsa Dance Lessons, August Watertown Walks

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This month, Live Well Watertown is hosting free dance lessons on four Tuesdays, and the Watertown Walks series continues. The following information was provided by Live Well Watertown, a program of the City of Watertown:

Thrive in Motion Class: Salsa in Saltonstall Park! Tuesdays, Aug. 4, 11, 18, 257 – 8:15 p.m. NO REGISTRATIONNO CLASS IF RAINING

Thrive in Motion: Dance & Wellness SeriesMove your body, lift your mood, and connect in community!  This series blends energizing dance fitness with conversations about stress relief, wellness, and resilience in a welcoming environment. No dance experience needed — just come as you are.What to bring: A water bottle, a towel (for use during class and to sit on during outdoor sessions), and comfortable clothing and shoes that allow for ease of movement.