Real Estate
11 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Four two-families, four condos, a pair of single family homes and a townhouse were sold this week.
Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring
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Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)
Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring.
Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park
A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)
Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space.
Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project
Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer.
More Headlines
Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
Part of School Street to Close This Week for Construction
UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution
Around Town
Winners of 2025 Historical Preservation Awards Announced at Event Hosted by Gore Place
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The winners of the 2025 Historical Preservation Award. (Contributed Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Historical Commission announced its 2025 Historical Preservation Awards at aceremony on June 5, 2025 attended by over 75 people.
Entertainment
Small Saves’ Dad Gets Woozy in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Letters
UPDATE – LETTER: City Council Should Pass Resolution in Support of Harvard
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UPDATE, June 7, 2025: Clyde Younger has started a resident’s petition to submit to the City Council. The petition is attached at the bottom of the letter. The letter was originally posted on May 29, 2025.
Dear Editor,
Upon employment by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), my Supervisor in Los Angeles would quote, “an education can never be taken from you.” This occurred during a period when the U.S. Government did not undertake actions to prevent the general public from pursuing their educational interests.
Schools
Congratulations to the Watertown High School Class of 2025 – See Photos & the Grad List
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Watertown High School seniors hug after graduating at Victory Field on Friday night. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The 190 members of the Watertown High School senior class celebrated their graduation at Victory Field on Friday evening. Congratulations to the Class of 2025!
Government
Council President to Call for Eliminating Position, Use Money for Ambulance Staffing
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Watertown City Hall
The adoption of the Watertown City Budget typically is an uneventful agenda item for the City Council, but this year a significant change will be proposed by City Council President Mark Siders.
Real Estate
40+ Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Plenty of options for Watertown home buyers this weekend.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Showers and Thunderstorms Over Weekend
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Eastern Massachusetts heads into the second week of June with a more unsettled pattern. Moisture-rich air returns Friday into the weekend, bringing several rounds of showers and a few thunderstorms, especially Friday evening and again Saturday. While no widespread flooding is expected, locally heavy downpours are possible. Sunday trends drier with some sunshine, and Monday offers a beautiful break before the next frontal system arrives midweek. Temperatures remain seasonable to warm, with a mix of sun, clouds, and scattered rain chances through the period.