Real Estate
Busy Weekend of Open Houses in Watertown
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See all the properties hosting open houses around Watertown.
School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education
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The School Committee approved the hiring of the interim Director of Student Services, who will oversee the special education program in the Watertown Public Schools, and also created a subcommittee focused on Student Services that will look at the district’s special education program.
Watertown Arts Day — Enjoy the 6th Arts Market, Dance, Culture & Community
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.
More Headlines
State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable
Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space
City Council to Hold First Discussion of Watertown Square Project, Including a Parking Garage
Around Town
Design of Watertown’s Elementary Schools Taking Shape
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A view of the approved addition to Lowell School, seen on the right, which has tall windows, including on the corners.
The designs of Watertown’s three elementary school projects solidified Wednesday night, with the School Building Committee selecting its preferred options for Lowell School, and they got previews of the two new schools at Hosmer and Cunniff.
Around Town
Senior Center in August: Senior Cookout, New Electricity Plan, Summer Bus Trips
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Watertown Senior Center
The following information was provided by the Watertown Senior Center:
Greetings from the Director
Summer fun is in full swing at the Senior Center! This month, Ed Lewis, Watertown’s Energy Manager, will join us for a Lunch and Learn to help us understand what electricity choice is all about. It helps residents and the Town save money, but how does it work? Mr. Lewis will help us sort it all out. We will also bring back the dynamic Professor Gary Hylander for Part 2 of his June D-Day lecture that will focus on the Battle of the Bulge. You won’t want to miss it!
Anne-Marie Gagnon
Business
Watertown-based Company Named Best Place to Work for Those with Disabilities
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The following information was provided by Tufts Health Plan:
Tufts Health Plan been rated a Best Place to Work by Disability: IN on its 2019 Disability Equality Index. This is the second year in a row Tufts Health Plan has been named to the list, with a score of 100 percent.
Police/Fire
Police Looking to ID Suspect Seen Looking into Watertown Home
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The young man suspected of peering into the backdoor of a Watertown home. He was chased by the homeowners, whom he threatened.
Watertown Police seek a suspect who was spotted looking into the back door of a home on Edward Road, and was chased to a nearby store.
Around Town
Residents Can Apply to be in Watertown Citizens Police Academy
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Once again this year, the Watertown Police Department will host the Citizen Police Academy, and residents are invited to register.
Business
Biotech Company Moving from Cambridge to Watertown
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Biotech company Platelet BioGenesis Inc. will be moving from Cambridge to Watertown.
Around Town
School Committee Gives Superintendent Good Evaluation
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Dede Galdston, current assistant superintendent in Billerica, interviewed for the Watertown Superintendent’s job Monday night.
Superintendent Dede Galdston received good marks from the School Committee in the evaluation of her second year as the head of the Watertown Public Schools.