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WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted

By Charlie Breitrose | 14 hours ago

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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Around Town

New Lights Being Installed Along Community Path Between Whites, Waverley Aves.

By Charlie Breitrose | December 12, 2017

{Updated on Jan. 4, 2018. Corrected the cost of the project to $70,000, not $300,00-$400,00}

A new set of decorative street lights is to planned be installed along the pathway that leads from Whites Avenue to Waverley Avenue, just west of Saltonstall Park.

Sports

Watertown Collegians Win National Title, Named All-American, Up for Ivy League Football Honors

By Charlie Breitrose | December 12, 2017

Winning championships is nothing new for Watertown’s Kourtney Kennedy, who won four state titles with the Raiders, but this fall she was was part of one at the Div. I college level.

Entertainment

Holiday Performances, Breakfast with Santa and More at the Watertown Mall

By Guest Writer | December 12, 2017

Head down to the Watertown Mall to get some holiday cheer this month. The mall announced there will be musical performances, a breakfast with Santa and visit St. Nick at his village.

Around Town

Installation of New Pedestrian Bridge Over Charles River Delayed

By Charlie Breitrose | December 11, 2017

Originally scheduled to be installed in November, the debut of the new pedestrian bridge over the Charles River has been pushed back to December at the earliest.

Elections

Republican Senate Candidate Stopping in Watertown with Former Pats’ QB

By Guest Writer | December 11, 2017

U.S. Senate Candidate Geoff Diehl, the Republican State Rep. from Whitman who is challenging Sen. Elizabeth Warren in 2018, will be appearing in Watertown along with a former New England Patriots star.

Around Town

Watertown Church Hosting Service for Those Who Struggle to be Jolly During the Holidays

By Guest Writer | December 11, 2017

Church of the Good Shepherd announced it will once again host a Blue Christmas service this year.

Business

Get Free Gift Wrapping and Help Two Organizations

By Guest Writer | December 11, 2017

The Watertown Mall invites shoppers to join them for a weekend of complementary gift wrapping at the Watertown Mall courtesy of Antioch Community Church and The American Cancer Society Relay for Life!

Around Town

Watertown Man Promoted to Vice President With Fenway Sports Management

By Charlie Breitrose | December 10, 2017

A Watertown man has been promoted to vice president of Fenway Sports Management.

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