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Watertown Arts Day — Enjoy the 6th Arts Market, Dance, Culture & Community

By Guest Writer | 6 hours ago

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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Elections

Find Out Which Candidate Won the Watertown Dems Presidential Straw Poll

By Guest Writer | October 1, 2019

The following information announcement was provided by the Watertown Town Democratic Committee:

Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren was the choice of Faire-goers for the Democratic nomination for President in the Watertown Democratic Town Committee’s annual straw poll at Saturday’s Faire on the Square. The home-state senator won 49 percent of the nearly 150 votes cast, while former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden came in a distant second with 19 percent.

Government

Two Opportunities to Meet with State Rep. Hecht in October

By Guest Writer | October 1, 2019

State Rep. Jonathan Hecht

The following announcement was provided by State Rep. Jonathan Hecht’s office:

Representative Jonathan Hecht will hold office hours twice in Watertown in October. Constituents are invited to meet with Representative Hecht at the following time and location:

Around Town

See Which Issues Concerned People Most in the 2019 Watertown News Poll

By Charlie Breitrose | September 30, 2019

Traffic and transportation is the biggest concern, according to the unscientific Watertown News poll given at the 2019 Faire on the Square.

Traffic and transportation are the biggest concern, according to a poll of attendees of the 2019 Watertown Faire on the Square, followed closely by development.

Development

Developers Discussing Self Storage Facility Proposed in East Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | September 30, 2019

An illustration of the proposed self-storage facility planned for 19 Coolidge Hill Road, at the corner of Arlington Street.

The developers proposing to build a self-storage facility that would overlook Arlington Street will discuss their plans at a community meeting.

Entertainment

Watertown Artist Hosting Drawing, Watercolor Classes

By Guest Writer | September 30, 2019

“The Rangers Camp,” by Watertown artist Audrey Jones Childs, who is teaching a watercolor class.

Local artist Audrey Childs announced she will be hosting drawing classes and will be adding a watercolor course, too.

Around Town

See Photos from the 2019 Watertown Faire on the Square

By Charlie Breitrose | September 29, 2019

The sun shines down on the 2019 Faire on the Square, held behind Watertown’s Town Hall on Saturday.

Hundreds of people joined the festivities at Watertown’s Faire on the Square on Saturday.

Real Estate

Several Homes in Watertown Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | September 29, 2019

Five homes sold this week in Watertown.

Football

Watertown, Burlington Play a Thriller of a Football Game at Victory Field

By Charlie Breitrose | September 28, 2019

Watertown senior Karim Monroe thrilled the Victory Field crowd with a kickoff return for a touchdown in the Raiders’ 21-20 loss to Burlington.

The Raiders’ valiant comeback attempt against Burlington fell just short Friday night as Watertown dropped the game at Victory Field, 21-20.