Police/Fire
Watertown Hair Salon Damaged by 2-Alarm Fire
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Watertown Fire officials are trying to determine the cause of a fire that damaged a hair salon in East Watertown.
Watertown Man Leaps into National Finals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior
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Matt D’Amico (right) who grew up in Watertown, with American Ninja Warrior Coach and business partner Lucas Reale during the recent Eastern Regional Finals. (Photo by Scott Everett White/NBC)
Remember when you were 6 years old and got your first baseball mitt or hockey stick, in anticipation of playing games that would become the passion of a lifetime? Well, there’s a whole new generation of young athletes passing on team sports for the opportunity to attend Obstacle Training Facilities that offer Ninja Warrior classes. Matt D’amico represents one such example, a local boy turned young man, and his story of independence, effort, determination and maturity – ultimately leading to success in more ways than one.
Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million
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.
More Headlines
City Council to Hold First Discussion of Watertown Square Project, Including a Parking Garage
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
Sports
WHS Sports: Boys Soccer Claims Tourney Win in OT, Football Wins, Field Hockey Game Moved
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Watertown’s boy’s soccer team advanced to the North Section quarterfinal after an overtime win on Monday night.
The Watertown boys soccer team came from behind to defeat Weston in overtime in the first round of the Div. 3 North Section tournament on Monday night.
Entertainment
Young Watertown Actors Join Cast of WCT’s “In the Heights”
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Children’s Theatre:
Watertown Children’s Theatre presents a little slice of New York City in the MainStage Theater at the Mosesian Center for the Arts with In the Heights.
Around Town
See What’s Going on at the Senior Center in November
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Watertown Senior Center
The Watertown Senior Center has plenty going on in November, including the Holiday Boutique, bus trips, exercise classes and much, much more. See details in the highlights from the Senior Center Newsletter below:
Elections
Watertown Election 2019: Find Out About the Candidates, Where to Vote
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Watertown voters will go to the polls on Tuesday, and there is one big race on which they need to decide for whom they will cast their votes. The polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Around Town
Group Will Rake Leaves for Watertown Residents Who Need a Hand
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A Watertown group will assist people who need help with raking their leaves this fall.
Around Town
Find Out When Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Starts
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A snowy road in the East End of Watertown.
With winter around the corner, the WatertownPolice released details of the overnight street parking ban. See the announcement below:
Watertown Chief of Police Michael P. Lawn has announced the 2019-2020 Winter Parking Ban dates.
Elections
LETTER: Council Candidates Respond to Concerned Watertown Homeowner’s Questions
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Watertown’s Town Hall.
Dear Editor,
Like last election, the Concerned Watertown Homeowners Association asked the At Large candidates a series of YES/NO policy questions that will effect our community. Their answers below. As always we thank them for their time and candor, and hope this helps voters make informed decisions on voting day. We did not receive answers from candidates Michelle Cokonougher and Clyde Younger