Entertainment
RSVP Now for Two Holiday Concerts at Perkins School for the Blind
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Perkins School for the Blind will host two holiday concerts.
Perkins School for the Blind will host a pair of Holiday Concerts. See the announcement below.
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.
Government
Town Council Sets Budget Priorities for Fiscal 2021
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A lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.
The Town Council’s list of priorities for next year’s budget includes funding the school building projects, funding streets and sidewalks. Also, two new ones were added: funding a climate & energy master plan and hiring a consultant to help with the review of the Town Charter.
Around Town
Marshall Home Fund Receives Payment from Trust of Generous Donor
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The following announcement was provided by the Marshall Home Fund:
The Marshall Home Fund recently received the final payment from the Henry H. Drew Trust. This trust was originally written in 1930. Henry H. Drew was a Watertown resident.
Charity
Watertown Community Foundation Awards $14.5K in Health Grants
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The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) is pleased to announce the awarding of the Fall 2019 Healthy Watertown Grants. A total of $14,500 will be distributed in support of organizations that work to create new or existing programs to keep our community healthy.
Charity
See How to Donate to Watertown Organizations on #GivingTuesday
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Tuesday, Dec. 3 is Giving Tuesday, and if you would like to give locally, here are a few opportunities.
Government
Snow Closes Watertown Schools, Delays Opening of Town Buildings
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Snow started early Tuesday and will get much heavier during the day.
Watertown School officials closed the Public Schools Tuesday due to the snowfall. Also, town facilities will open late due to the storm.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Teen Takes Joy Ride, Vehicle Strikes Apartment Building
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
NewRep’s “Oliver!” Features Actor with Watertown Ties
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Andy Papas, who has ties to Watertown, makes his New Rep Theatre debut in the current production of “Oliver!”
Andy Papas has starred on stages across the country, but the actor and singer will be making his debut in the town where his family has made a name in a different arena.