Police/Fire
Missing 15-Year Old Watertown Girl Has Been Located
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Watertown Police announced that the teenage girl reported missing this week has been located.
City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage
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A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house.
One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?
Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony
Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)
The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough.
Inside the City’s 311 Service Center, Where Staff Fields the Public’s Questions, Requests & More
311 Service Center staff — Constituant Service Director Laura Murray (left) and Constituent Services Representative Stephanie Owens — outside their office City Hall. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Inside a small office in the back corner of City Hall sits the heart of Watertown’s 311 Service Center. The two-woman operation fields calls, texts, emails, and other messages about potholes, people trying to reach a City employee, and occasionally to report something strange they have just witnessed.
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
Caution tape blocks off an area of sidewalk under construction in Coolidge Square in early June 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Last week, looking out the window of her business, Artemis Yoga owner Liz Padula saw orange cones, yellow caution tape, gravel, and signs saying “no parking” and “sidewalk closed.”
More Headlines
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work
Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites
Real Estate
See How Much These Three Watertown Homes Sold for This Week
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Three Watertown homes sold this week, see how much they went for.
Arrests
Police Logs: Woman Who Hit Pole Faces OUI Charge, Man Causes Disturbances Across Town
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Watertown Woman Biking 62 Miles in the RIDE to End Alzheimer
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Ellen O’Connell, of Watertown, will bike 62 miles in the Alzheimer’s Association, Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter’s RIDE to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, June 24, the Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter announced.
Schools
WHS Mascot Committee to Discuss Submissions for New Logo
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The group that will help select a new mascot/logo for Watertown High School will discuss the proposals for the new logo at a meeting next week.
Around Town
Town Seeks Applicants for Open Seat on Historical District Commission
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With the passing of Historic District Commissioner Nicki Famiglietti, the Town of Watertown seeks to fill the seat on the Watertown Historic District Commission.
Real Estate
$1.8 million for a Single Family Home in Watertown! Just One Open House
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Among the dozens of open houses in Watertown this week is a colonial on the market for $1.79 million.
Police/Fire
Watertown Firefighters Attend Graduation of Fallen Firefighter’s Son
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The Watertown Fire Department was well represented at Blue Hills Regional’s graduation this week where they congratulated Patrick Toscano, the son of their fallen brother, Joe.