Real Estate
A Quartet of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Three single family houses and a condo were sold this week.
Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
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Marsha Moeller, center, cuts the ribbon at the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center in California. The center is named after her mother who grew up in Watertown. (Photo from Providence St. Joseph Hospital)
A health center in California that provides services to women and families was dedicated to and named for a woman who grew up in Watertown.
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
With a collection of tens of thousands of historic post cards, Watertown’s Kathryn Alpert had a wealth of choices for her new book “Lost & Found: Historic Boston in Post Cards.” Watertown News spoke with Alpert about the creation of her book.
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
Watertown’s Director of Student Services will be stepping down before the beginning of school in September. The announcement came after parents of students in the special education program aired their complaints at the second straight School Committee meeting. A group of more than 100 parents also signed a petition requesting that the School Committee take a vote of no confidence for the Director of Student Services, who oversees the special education program.
UPDATED: Temps to Hit 100 in Watertown This Week, See How to Stay Cool
(UPDATED July 2, 8:55 a.m.: The library will be open until 7 p.m. Friday.)
With temperatures forecast to reach 100 degrees this week, the City of Watertown has compiled a list of places to keep cool during the heatwave.
More Headlines
Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism
Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS
New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired
Around Town
First Aid & CPR Training Offered by Watertown’s Public Health Nurse
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Take First Aid & CPR Training and get your certificate with Watertown Public Health Nurse!
Entertainment
Small Saves Dodges Pucks & Barbs 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.
Around Town
Snapping Turtle Found in Dead in Watertown from Rodent Poison
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The snapping turtle found dead from rodent poison. (Photo by Lauren Ulm)
A large snapping turtle was found dead near the bank of Charles River in Watertown, and the cause of death was determined to be from a rodent poison that prevents blood from clotting. The case is the first documented death of a snapping turtle by rodenticide in Massachusetts, according to a wildlife advocacy group.
Government
Revitalization of Watertown Square on City Council’s Agenda
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The future of Watertown Square will be discussed at the City Council’s meeting on Sept. 2. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, where the revitalization of Watertown Square will be discussed.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Friday Showers Precedes Pleasant Labor Day Weekend
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A frontal system brings one last chance of showers and storms Friday, followed by a stretch of dry, beautiful weather through the holiday weekend and into next week. Temperatures run slightly below average at first, with crisp mornings and comfortably warm afternoons, then gradually trend back toward the low 80s by midweek. Humidity stays moderate to low, making for a very pleasant start to September.
Real Estate
Check Out the Open Houses Over Labor Day Weekend
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Four properties are hosting an open houses this weekend.
Police/Fire
Home Invasion: Watertown Man was in Shower When Suspects Entered His Apartment
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A Watertown man had his shower interrupted and saw a pair of men in his bathroom on Aug. 25. The two home invasion suspects were arrested later that day.