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.
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”
Cartoon
Small Saves: New Outfit for School
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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.”
Around Town
Star Watertown Golfer Killed in WWII Will be Remembered, Again
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Watertown’s Leo J. Martin was an outstanding amateur golfer in the 1930s and -40s, and died in World War II. A golf course in Weston was dedicated to him.
In the late 1930s, a pair of twins from Watertown dominated amateur golf in Massachusetts, winning the state championship and other prestigious tournaments. The United States’ entry into World War II, however, put golf on pause and for one of the twins, Leo J. Martin, it was the end. He was killed in action.
Sports
Finals Set for Watertown Summer Basketball League
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The Watertown Summer Basketball League finals begin Aug. 19.
The Watertown Summer League playoffs have been narrowed to the top two teams, and the finals begin next week.
Real Estate
Many Open Houses to Choose from in Watertown This Week
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See the open houses around Watertown.
101-103 Morse Street
Planning Board Supports 37 Unit Residential Conversion on Southside
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A rendering of the proposed 37-unit residential property at 101-103 Morse St.
The proposed conversion of a historic building into a 37-unit apartment complex took a step toward final approval Wednesday night by gaining the support of the Planning Board.
Around Town
Middle, High Schoolers Can Join Congressional App Challenge in Watertown
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The following information came from the Watertown Free Public Library:
Congresswoman Katherine Clark’s office is excited to announce that the Massachusetts 5th district is moving forward with the Congressional App Challenge (CAC), an app competition for students in middle and high school.
Government
Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Nominees for Citizen’s Legislative Seminar
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Massachusetts State House.
The following information was provided by State Sen. Brownsberger’s Office:
Senator Will Brownsberger announced that he is seeking nominees to participate in the 83rd Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS) on Tuesday, Oct. 22 and Wednesday, Oct. 23 at the Massachusetts State House in Boston. CLS is a semi-annual educational seminar geared towards adults of all ages interested in learning more about state government and the legislative process.