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Council Approves Tax Rate for FY2026, See How Much of an Increase to Expect

By Charlie Breitrose | November 14, 2025

Charlie BreitroseA lot of money was raised and spent on the 2015 Watertown Election.

Watertown homeowners will see their property taxes rise nearly 7 percent after the City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification on Wednesday night.

Six Watertown Body Works Businesses Busted in Inspections by Health Department & Police

Six body works businesses in Watertown have been closed indefinitely after being found to be in violation of the City’s new body works regulations.

John Airasian’s Family Remember His Love for His Family, His Business & His Community

John Airasian

This week, Watertown said goodbye to a man who devoted his life to three things: family, business, and the community. Thousands lined up in the cold weather for his wake on Tuesday, and on Wednesday hundreds sat in the pews at St. Patrick’s Church for the funeral of John S. Airasian.

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Runs Into A Dominant Opponent in the State Div. 3 Semifinal

Watertown field hockey players Kaylee Master, Ava Lamacchia, and Lola Venezia defend against Uxbridge in the MIAA Div. 3 Tournament Semifinal. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

WEST BRIDGEWATER — Far better is it to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even though checkered by failure … than to rank with those poor spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much, because they live in a gray twilight that knows not victory nor defeat. ~ Theodore Roosevelt

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Senior Center Teams with New Veterans Services Officer to Honor Watertown Veterans

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Soccer Season Comes to a Harsh End In the Round of 16

Businesses Air Concerns with Mt. Auburn Street Construction; City Pledges Improved Communication

Business

Watertown-Based MORE Advertising Agency Sold

By Guest Writer | January 28, 2025

The following announcement was provided by MORE Advertising:

MORE Advertising, an integrated marketing communications agency recognized for its behavior change and cause-driven campaigns, announced the sale of the company by Founder and CEO Donna Latson Gittens and Managing Partner and President Judi Haber to two of the firm’s senior leaders: Principal of Account Services Megan Palamé and CFO Beth LePage. Palamé is assuming the role of CEO and LePage will serve as COO & CFO.

Schools

Watertown Students Earn College Honors at Le Moyne, Dean, Hofstra, Plymouth St., Norwich, URI & SNHU

By Charlie Breitrose | January 28, 2025

More than a dozen Watertown students earned honors at their college. The schools they attend include Le Moyne College, Dean College, Hofstra University, Plymouth State, Norwich University, University of Rhode Island, and Southern New Hampshire University.

Around Town

Small Earthquake of New England Coast Rattles Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | January 27, 2025

A map of where Monday’s earthquake could be felt. The map came from the U.S. Geological Survey website.

A 3.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of southern Maine could be felt in Watertown on Monday morning.

Around Town

Watertown Woman Running Boston Marathon to Raise Money for Trauma Recovery Center

By Charlie Breitrose | January 27, 2025

Kailyn Lamb can be seen training with her dog Bruce in preparation for the 2025 Boston Marathon. (Contributed Photo)

Watertown’s Kailyn Fitzhugh will be taking on Heartbreak Hill and the Boston Marathon for the first time in the 2025, and will raise money for an organization that helps trauma patients recover from their injuries.

Around Town

Bingo Board Created by Watertown Economic Development to Encourage Shopping Locally

By Guest Writer | January 27, 2025

A portion of the City of Watertown’s Bingo Card.

Join in the City of Watertown’s game of Bingo and go out and eat, shop, and more around town. The bingo card was created by Watertown Economic Development, and you can participate on social media.

Business

Watertown Business Honored as Mass Save Climate Leader

By Guest Writer | January 27, 2025

Members of the Roche Bros. team received their Mass Save Climate Leader award at the State House. (Photo by David Fox Photography)

Among the Mass Save Climate Leaders honored last week was Roche Bros. Watertown market. See the details in the announcement from Mass Save below.

Government

See the First Watertown City Council Newsletter

By Guest Writer | January 26, 2025

Watertown City Hall

The City Council put out a summary of recent meetings in the first Watertown City Council Newsletter. See the piece provided by the City Council below.

Around Town

Two Single Family Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | January 26, 2025

One of the two single family homes sold in Watertown went for more than $1 million.