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Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring

By Charlie Breitrose | 18 hours ago

Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring.

Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park

A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)

Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space.

Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project

Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer.

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Entertainment

Watertown Cultural Council Announces Results of 2024-2025 Grants Season

By Guest Writer | July 21, 2025

Attendees at the Watertown Cultural Council Grantee Celebration. (Contributed Photo)

By Lawrence KessenichWatertown Cultural Council member

The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) has completed its 2024-2025 grants season, awarding just under $35,000 in grants to a variety of individuals and organizations. The grants were funded by Massachusetts Cultural Council, and, for the first time, the Commonwealth’s funds were matched by funds from The City of Watertown, enabling the WCC to double its impact on Watertown’s cultural life.

Entertainment

Comedian Paula Poundstone Performing at Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts

By Guest Writer | July 21, 2025

The Mosesian Center for the Arts will be hosting renowned comedian Paula Poundstone in December. See more information from the MCA below.

Around Town

Sidewalk Excavation, Drainage Work Continues on Mt. Auburn St.

By Guest Writer | July 20, 2025

During the week of July 21, sidewalk work will continue in East Watertown, and Drainage Work will take place in Coolidge Square. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown.

Real Estate

More Than 20 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | July 20, 2025

Condos, townhouses, single families, two families and three families were sold this week.

Around Town

Negotiations Fail to Reach Agreement in Trash Strike

By Charlie Breitrose | July 19, 2025

Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling and compost bins.

The two sides met Friday to discuss the trash strike impacting more than a dozen other communities, including Watertown, but left without coming to an agreement.

Entertainment

Small Saves Gets Some Acting Lessons in This Week’s Cartoon

By Guest Writer | July 19, 2025

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.

Government

Trash Strike: City Manager’s Letter to Republic & Teamsters, City Won’t Join Legal Action

By Charlie Breitrose | July 18, 2025

Overflowing trash and recycling bins on Main Street during the trash strike. (Photo by Dean Martino)

Watertown will not be joining the six communities seeking legal action against Republic Services for costs incurred from the trash strike. However, City Manger George Proakis sent a letter to Republic and Teamsters Local 25 urging them to get back to the bargaining table and reach a contract agreement.

Around Town

Registration Open for the 2025 Faire on the Square

By Guest Writer | July 18, 2025

Watertown’s Faire on the Square returns to Saltonstall Park on Saturday, Sept. 13 from noon to 5 p.m.