Government
Watertown Elected Officials to be Sworn in at Inauguration on Jan. 2
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Recently elected Watertown officials will be sworn in during the Watertown Inauguration on Jan. 2, 1018.
WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted
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Fans from around the globe will be coming to the United States for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11, including for several games in the Boston area. There are plenty of ways to take in some of the atmosphere and the spirit of the world’s largest sporting event in and around Watertown.
Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week, See Who Will be There, Including New Vendors
The Watertown Farmers Market returns on June 10, 2026. (Courtesy of Watertown Farmers Market)
The Watertown Farmers Market season begins this week, with the first market of 2026 taking place on Wednesday. See more information about what to expect, how to get there, and food asssistance programs in the announcement provided by the Watertown Farmers Market, below.
Watertown Pride 2026 — See Photos of the Festivities
The Parade started the festivities for Watertown Pride 2026 on June 6. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown Pride returned to Watertown Square for the fifth year on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Congrats Grads! — See Photos from the Class of 2026
A member of the Watertown High School Class of 2026 gets a hug after receiving her diploma (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The 175 members of Watertown High School’s Class of 2026 celebrated their graduation at Victory Field Friday afternoon. See the list of graduates and photos from the ceremony.
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Government
Community Meetings Coming Up About Casey Park, Moxley Field Renovations
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The Recreation Department will hold a pair of Community Meetings about planned renovations to two Watertown Parks.
Sports
Watertown’s John Cacace Named Globe’s Div. 5 Coach of the Year
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After a historic run in the MIAA playoffs, Watertown head football coach John Cacace was named the Div. 5 Coach of the Year by the Boston Globe.
Real Estate
These Five Watertown Homes Sold This Week
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Five properties sold this week in Watertown.
All-Scholastic
1 Watertown Field Hockey Player Named Athlete of the Year, Another an All-Scholastic
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Watertown High School field hockey players Sydney Poulin and Jonna Kennedy were named to the All-Scholastic teams by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald, and the Globe chose Poulin as the Div. 2 Player of the Year.
Entertainment
Mosesian Center Hosts Free First Day Event with Fun for the Whole Family
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Mosesian Center for the Arts will host a free event on Jan. 1, 2018 with activities for kids and more.
Police/Fire
40 Watertown Youngsters Get to Shop With a Cop at Target
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The aisles at Target were full of police officers Thursday evening, but they were not there looking for a suspect. Members of the Watertown and Boston police departments helped youngsters pick out some gifts during the Heroes and Helpers event sponsored by the store.
Around Town
Watertown Teens Attend Summit to Learn About Tobacco Prevention
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The Watertown Youth Coalition Peer Leaders of the Wayside Multi-Service Center joined over 90 youth recently from around the Commonwealth at The 84 Movement’s Youth Power Summit in Worcester, Massachusetts at UMass Medical School, the Youth Coalition announced.