Sports
WHS Sports: Basketball Teams Enjoy Successful Week, Track Claims Win at Relays
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The Watertown basketball team enjoyed a good week against two Middlesex League opponents.
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
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Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
An image from “Late Fall.” The film was made by Watertown’s Abigail Jean Lucas, left, who acted in the film along with her son, Leander.
A short film shot during the Pandemic, whose cast includes a Watertown filmmaker and her son, made its world premier in Ireland in May and will be part of several film festivals around the United States.
A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
The 2010 Reenactment of Signing of Treaty of Watertown at the Edmund Fowle House. (Courtesy of Historical Society. of Watertown)
In the days after the former 13 colonies declared their independence from Britain 250 years ago, Watertown had a moment. The town outside Boston became the center of government in Massachusetts, and two historic firsts took place right near Watertown Square. However, these occasions got lost in the ether somewhere between George Washington and George H.W. Bush. It took some people with long memories to rekindle the connection between Watertown and the indigenous tribes on both sides of the Canadian border. This July 18th, Watertown will celebrate the 250th anniversary of these historic moments with the descendants of those present in 1776.
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians.
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Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
Real Estate
Here Are the Two Homes That Sold This Week in Watertown
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Watertown had two home sales this week, here are the details.
Arrests
Police Log: Construction Vehicle Stolen, Copper Downspouts Missing
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Schools
Public Invited to Screening of Movie, Discussion on Schools of the Future
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Watertown Community Foundation and the Watertown Public Schools are pleased to present a screening of “Most Likely to Succeed.” Come see this ground breaking movie about education, and be a part of the discussion about the future of education in Watertown – with parents, other residents, students and faculty.
Development
Athenahealth Presents Latest Vision for Arsenal, Neighbors Unhappy with Garage
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Athenahealth hosted the public for the latest presentation of their vision for the Arsenal on the Charles complex, including details of traffic and parking, but neighbors remain dissatisfied with the proposal for a new garage on the west end of the campus.
Government
Council Notebook: New Council Clerk, Resident Petition & Committee Assignments
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The Town Council approved a hiring a new Council Clerk, but they also decided to change the way the person is hired next time around.
Schools
Perkins School Hosting Workshop on Assistive Technology
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Perkins School for the Blind is hosting a workshop on Assistive Technology for Disability Services Staff on Feb. 1.
Real Estate
Check Out All the Open Houses This Week Around Watertown
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There are plenty of open houses to check out this weekend in town.