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.
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.
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.
Sports
Watertown Soccer Player Named All-State, Five Make League All-Star Team
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Watertown’s Rodrigo Freitas celebrates after scoring the winning goal in double overtime over Dracut in the 2019 North Section quarterfinal.
Watertown junior Rodrigo Freitas received several honors following the 2019 boys soccer season, including making the All-State team, League MVP, and was one of five Raiders to make the Middlesex League All-Stars.
Around Town
Hatch Has Holiday Craft Workshops, a Creature Creation Lab, and Drop In Classes
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See what’s happening at the Watertown Free Public Library’s Hatch Makerspace in December.
Police/Fire
Police Warn Watertown Residents to Lock Their Vehicles After Break-ins
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A total of 10 motor vehicle break-ins that took place over two nights were reported to Watertown Police.
Around Town
First Winter Storm Due to Hit Watertown Sunday, Parking Ban Starts
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A storm that will stretch from Sunday into Tuesday could drop as much as six inches of snow on the Watertown area, and make travel tough for people returning from Thanksgiving trips. At the same time, the winter parking ban begins in Watertown.
Entertainment
Small Saves: The Interview
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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.”