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New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos

By Charlie Breitrose | 2 hours ago

The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library).

Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show

Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.

City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage

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.

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New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
Entertainment

Movie About the Armenian Genocide Opens This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | April 21, 2017

The Promise, which chronicles the Armenian Genocide and stars Christian Bale and Oscar Isaac, opens this weekend in Boston area cinemas. 

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Redevelopment of Arsenal Mall Now Includes a 145-Room Hotel

By Charlie Breitrose | April 20, 2017

The firms behind the redevelopment of the Arsenal Mall have added a 145-room hotel along Arsenal Street to their plans.

Around Town

Independent Autopsy of Aaron Hernandez Performed in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | April 20, 2017

The independent autopsy of Aaron Hernandez, which ruled his death was a suicide, took place at Watertown’s Faggas Funeral Home.

Entertainment

Grammy Winner Appearing at Tremedal Concert in Watertown

By Guest Writer | April 20, 2017

This week’s Tremedal Concert features Grammy winning recording artist Bill Harley with Rachel Panich and Kirsten Lamb.

Charity

Tickets Still Available for Watertown Boys & Girls Club Spring Auction

By Guest Writer | April 20, 2017

Watertown Boys & Girls Club will host their Annual Spring Auction on Thursday, May 4 at 6 p.m.

Real Estate

A Wide Variety of Properties Holding Open Houses in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | April 20, 2017

More than a dozen open houses around Watertown this weekend.

Around Town

Conference for Women Over 50 Born from Website Co-Founded by Watertown Woman

By Charlie Breitrose | April 20, 2017

The fourth annual She Did It conference, which features workshops that take on issues important to women over 5o, will be held in Wellesley in May and was the brainchild of a Watertown woman and her friend from Newton.

Entertainment

Mosesian Arts Center’s ‘Reclaimed’ Exhibit Features Trash Transformed into Art

By Guest Writer | April 20, 2017

The Mosesian Center for the Arts announces “Reclaimed” art exhibition on view April 20 through July 7, 2017.

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