Sports
See How Fast the Runners from Watertown Ran the 2019 Boston Marathon
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Thirty-five runners from Watertown completed the 2019 Boston Marathon. See how fast they ran.
The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes
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The main entrance to the new Watertown High School on Columbia Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The new Watertown High School will welcome students for the beginning of School in September, and the public will be able to take a look around before the first day of classes.
School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education
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.
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Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million
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
Around Town
Former Watertown Police Chief Honored for Work After Marathon Bombings
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Former Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau received an award for his work after the Boston Marathon Bombings. Here he spoke with the Town Council.
Former Watertown Police Chief Edward Deveau received an award from the Heather Abbott Foundation for his work after the Boston Marathon Bombings in 2013.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught with Seven Arrest Warrants, Dryer Fire Causes Damage
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
CatholicTV to Broadcast Holy Week, Easter Services This Week
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CatholicTV provided the following information:
The Roman Catholic Church begins Holy Week, the most sacred time of the Church year, on Palm Sunday, April 14, 2019, culminating with Easter Sunday on April 21.
Entertainment
Small Saves: Playoff Time
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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
See When You Can Dispose of Household Hazardous Waste
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Health Department:
The Town of Watertown is pleased to announce the 2019 schedule for collection of Household Hazardous Waste Products.
Police/Fire
Warrants Issued for Pair of Men Wanted for Stealing Wallets, Using Credit Cards
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Watertown Police issued warrants for a pair of men suspected of stealing wallets from a local gym, and using the credit cards fraudulently.