Obituaries
OBIT: James Dicker, 69, Devoted Father & Grandfather, Crossing Guard, Vietnam Vet
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James Dicker
A Funeral Mass for James A. “Jimmy” Dicker will be celebrated on Monday Dec. 16, 2019 in St. Patrick Church, Watertown at 11 a.m.
Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million
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The home that fetched a record-breaking figure in Watertown. (Courtesy of Compass)
A four-bedroom Colonial near Oakley Country Club sold for the highest price on record for a single-family home in Watertown.
State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable
In the first of two debates for races in the Sept. 1, 2026 State Primary, the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative will appear in a live televised debate on Watertown Cable Access Television. The debate is co-sponsored by Watertown News.
Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space
A view of the proposed mixed-use project at 9 Galen St. on the site of the former mill building. (From RMR Group Plans)
The large brick building facing the Delta in Watertown Square could be turned into a mixed-use building with six stories and 285 residential units and space for 6,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail.
City Council to Hold First Discussion of Watertown Square Project, Including a Parking Garage
The proposed Demonstration Project in Watertown Square — which includes a parking garage, a residential building, retail space, and green open space — will be discussed by the City Council on Aug. 10 at the Watertown Library. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
More Headlines
Bodywork Businesses Shutdown by City, One Had “Items of Sexual Nature”
TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later
UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.
Arsenal Yards
Shake Shack Hosting Grand Opening Event in Watertown
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The ShackBurger is one of the offerings at Shake Shack’s new location at Arsenal Yards.
{Updated Dec. 18, 2019, at 8:45 p.m. The restaurant announced it will not be serving alcohol during the event,}
Massachusetts’ latest Shake Shack opening will be at Arsenal Yards in Watertown, according to an announcement from the company.
Cartoon
Small Saves: Bringing Home With You
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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. Combining this with the love of cartooning, Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal–then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
Arrests
Police Log: Suspect Damages Police Vehicle, Argument Erupts Over Parking Lot
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Adult Use Marijuana
Two Marijuana Dispensaries Invited to Begin Applying for Locations in Watertown
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A Town Council subcommittee narrowed down the applications for two marijuana dispensaries in town to operators seeking to open in locations in Watertown Square and on Pleasant Street.
Entertainment
Public Invited to Come Up with Ideas for Public Arts Programs in Watertown
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Buttons created at the first Watertown Arts Master Plan meeting.
Watertown residents can take part in a workshop where they can shape and inspire the kinds of public art program that will take place in town.
Real Estate
Check Out This Weekend’s Watertown Open Houses
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Home seekers have several options to look at this weekend in Watertown.
