Police/Fire
String of Car Break-ins Reported in East Watertown
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The Watertown Police Department responded to more than a dozen reports of vehicle that were broken into this week.
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.
More Headlines
Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space
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Bodywork Businesses Shutdown by City, One Had “Items of Sexual Nature”
Entertainment
UPDATED: This Week’s Farmers Market Has a Cooking Demo, Yoga & Folk Music
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NOTE: The Farmers Market on Aug. 21 has been cancelled. Click here for details.
On Wednesday, the Watertown Farmers Market will feature a cooking demonstration, a free yoga class and folk music, along with the fresh produce, meat, fish and other products.
Football
Watertown Football’s 2019 Schedule Includes Thanksgiving Game
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Watertown High School’s football season kicks off with some preseason games this week.
In a few weeks the Watertown High School football team kicks off a season featuring at least four home games, including the annual Thanksgiving game, but their preseason slate begins this week.
Around Town
This Month at the Senior Center: Rideshare, Improve Balance, State Sen. Brownsberger and More
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Watertown Senior Center
The Watertown Senior Center is jumping with activities in September, including classes to improve balance, meet your state senator and find out about using rideshares like Uber and Lyft.
Little Sprouts
UPDATE: Watertown-based School Hosting Night of Gratitude for Early Educators
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NOTE: The date has changed for the Night of Gratitude event.
The following announcement was provided by Little Sprouts:
Little Sprouts, an award-winning network of preschools in New England, announce the kickoff to their “Gratitude is Good” campaign with a Night of Gratitude event devoted to early educators.
Arrests
Police Log: Woman Victimized in Computer Scam, Man Caught With Counterfeit Bill
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Real Estate
A Colonial and Two Condos Sold This Week in Watertown
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Three Watertown homes were sold this week.
Government
Proposed Marijuana Dispensary Holding Community Meeting
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The group proposing to open a recreational marijuana dispensary in Watertown will be hosting a meeting to hear from the public.