Arrests
Police Log: Multiple Car Broken Into, Fire Starts in Bin
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Watertown Arts Day — Enjoy the 6th Arts Market, Dance, Culture & Community
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Watertown will be brimming with arts activities on Aug. 8, 2026. The day begins with the annual Watertown Arts Market at Arsenal Park, featuring more than 100 artists, music, performances, kids’ activities and food for sale. Afterward, catch a Latin dance performance and lessons nearby, hosted by the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See details provided by the Watertown Arts Market, below.
Watertown Man Leaps into National Finals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior
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.
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Real Estate
Two Single Family Homes and Two Condos Sold in Watertown
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Four homes in Watertown were sold this week.
Charity
Ayla Brown Singing in Watertown at Shutt Detachment Fundraiser
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Country Singer Ayla Brown will be performing in Watertown on Oct. 11.
Country singer Ayla Brown will be appearing in Watertown at a fundraiser for the he Shutt Detachment of the Marine Corps League.
Charity
Upstage Lung Cancer Presenting Musical Tribute to Disney in Watertown
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Members of the cast of A Musical Tribute to Walt Disney (L to R) Paula Markowicz, Michael Hammond, Hildy Grossman, Brian De Lorenzo and Candy O’Terry, image by David Fox.
The following announcement was provided by Upstage Lung Cancer:
Kicking off its 11th year utilizing the performing arts to raise awareness in the fight against lung cancer, Upstage Lung Cancer (ULC) presents a one-night-only cabaret concert, A Musical Tribute To Walt Disney: When you Wish Upon A Star, on Tuesday, October 29, 7:30 pm at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown. The event is open to the public, a pre-concert silent auction begins at 6 pm. Presented in partnership with the LUNGevity Foundation, all proceeds from the performance support the cause of early lung cancer detection research.
Entertainment
Small Saves: A Sign of the Season
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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.”
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Warn of Utility Scam in Town
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The Watertown Police Department warns residents to be aware of a scam involving someone posing a representative from a utility.
Arsenal Yards
Life Science Company Moving into Watertown’s Arsenal Yards
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The following announcement was provided by Boylston Properties:
Boylston Properties, a Boston-based real estate developer of distinctive places, today announced that Kymera Therapeutics has signed a lease for approximately 34,500 square feet at Arsenal Yards’ new state-of-the-art life science lab space.
Business
Watertown Fire Department Teams with Domino’s During Fire Prevention Week
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The following announcement was provided by Domino’s:
Watertown Domino’s, located at 111 Arsenal St., and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) are teaming up with Watertown Fire Department to promote fire safety during Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 6-12). On Oct. 9 from 5-7 p.m.