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

By Charlie Breitrose | July 24, 2026

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.

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See Photos from the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration

By Charlie Breitrose | December 6, 2019

Santa Claus was busy Thursday night at the Commander’s Mansion Christmas Celebration.

The Commander’s Mansion decked the halls for the annual Christmas Celebration on Thursday night.

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Arsenal Yards Hosting Events at HolidAY Tent, Near Now Open Shake Shack

By Guest Writer | December 6, 2019

The HolidAY Tent is now open at Arsenal Yards. Special family events will be hosted at the tent, located outside Shake Shack.

Just in time for the season, Arsenal Yards announced the opening of The HolidAY Tent, where special events will be held, including visits with Santa, the characters from Frozen and The Grinch!

Entertainment

Dance & Dine Brunch at Watertown Restaurant This Sunday

By Guest Writer | December 6, 2019

Branch Line restaurant will team with Ballroom in Boston for a Dance & Dine event on Sunday, Dec. 8

Real Estate

Several Open Houses This Weekend in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | December 5, 2019

See the properties that you can visit this weekend around town.

Real Estate

Watertown Had Two Condos Sell This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | December 5, 2019

See the properties that sold this week in Watertown.

Schools

Architects Examining Possible Spots for New Watertown High School

By Charlie Breitrose | December 5, 2019

Designers showed a mockup of a new school building that could fit on the current Watertown High School site.

One of the biggest questions with the project to rebuild or renovate Watertown High School is where the building will be located.

Entertainment

Two Watertown Holiday Events to Check Out This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | December 5, 2019

Santa Claus waved from the middle of his adoring fans at the Watertown Tree Lighting Celebration.

The Holiday Spirit will be in full swing this week in Watertown with a couple of events for people to enjoy.

Around Town

Holiday Performances at Watertown Mall & Free Blood Pressure Screening

By Guest Writer | December 5, 2019

The Watertown Mall announced its annual lineup of holiday concerts, as well as a free blood pressure screening.

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