Arrests
Police Log: UPS & Police Stop Scam, 3 Drunk Driving Arrests
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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
Election 2019
Town Council Candidates Speak About Budget Priorities, Accomplishments
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On Nov. 5, Watertown voters have a choice of seven candidates running for the four Town Councilor At-Large seats, which are elected by the entire town. To find out more about the candidates, former Town Councilor At-Large Aaron Dushku asked each a series of questions about what they would if elected, with the answers to be published by Watertown News.
Sports
Watertown Field Hockey Gets Top Seed in State Tournament
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Senior Ally Kennedy and the Watertown field hockey team start the state tournament on Halloween.
The Watertown High School field hockey team will begin its quest on Halloween to retake the state title that it had owned for nearly a decade before losing in the state semifinal in 2018.
Around Town
Watertown Mall Hosting Flu Clinic, Blood Pressure Screening
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The Watertown Mall will host two health and wellness events on Nov. 1: a flu clinic and a blood pressure screening. See the following announcements for details.
Around Town
New Technology Added to Children’s Room at Watertown Library
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The historic facade of the Watertown Free Public Library.
The Watertown Free Public Library announced new technology that has recently been added to the Children’s Room. See details below:
Libraries are vital access points for technology in any community, and the Watertown Free Public Library is no exception. Recently, the WFPL Children’s Room has made some changes to technology offerings that fit perfectly with the library’s mission to “connect people to ideas, information, education, creative opportunities, and each other.”
Election 2019
Candidates Look at the Big Issues They Expect to Face as Town Councilors
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Candidates for Councilor At-Large, from right, Michelle Cokonougher, Jummy Mello, Clyde Younger and Caroline Bays.
On Nov. 5, Watertown voters have a choice of seven candidates running for the four Town Councilor At-Large seats, which are elected by the entire town. To find out more about the candidates, former Town Councilor At-Large Aaron Dushku asked each a series of questions about what they would if elected, with the answers to be published by Watertown News.
Around Town
Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Social Event to Create Local Connections
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The Charles River from Watertown Square
A new group seeking to form connections between local businesses and entrepreneurs will host a social event in November.
Around Town
Find Out What’s Happening at the West Suburban YMCA
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The West Suburban YMCA in Newton Corner provided the following information:
What’s Happening at the Y
Run the Boston Marathon for the West Suburban YMCA
Apply by November 10, 2019
The City of Newton has provided the West Suburban YMCA with one official bib number for the 2020 Boston Marathon on Monday, April 20, 2020. The Y is seeking one dedicated runner to lace up and raise $7500 for the West Suburban YMCA. Runner will receive a free membership to the Y while training, support for fundraising, team apparel and more. Deadline to apply for the bib number is November 10. Visit www.wsymca.org/marathon for more information.