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Watertown’s first Civics Academy drew such good reviews that in its second year it will be even longer so that participants can learn even more about how local government works and city departments function.
Life science clusters in Watertown in 2025. The image appears in Watertown Bio’s 2025 Life Science Industry Report.
The biotech industry, while slowed, still has some life in Watertown, according to a recently published study. The City boasts the third most life science firms of any community in Massachusetts, the fourth most venture capital investmentd, and 20 new firms came to town in 2025.
Questions about immigration enforcement in Watertown are something that City Manager George Proakis has heard a lot recently, and he provided some information about the role of the Watertown Police and what they can and cannot do when federal agents are operating in town.
Watertown senior Fahad Kahn, on the top step, won the 106 pound class MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet for the second year in a row. (Watertown Athletics)
Several Watertown High School wrestlers extended their season by finishing well in Saturday’s MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet in Dracut. One repeated as section champ.
This year’s Watertown High School Musical, “Anything Goes,” will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts from Feb. 28 to March 2. See the information provided by the school below.
Marvelous Barber Lounge opened recently at Arsenal Yards in Watertown. (Contributed Photo)
The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Marvelous Barber Lounge (MBL), a symbol of excellence and community-driven success in the Boston area, is thrilled to announce the recent opening of its newest location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown. Founded by Lex Andre Daluz, a second-generation Master Barber and entrepreneur whose journey from cutting hair at home to owning multiple successful barbershops is nothing short of inspirational, MBL aims to elevate the grooming experience for everyone who walks through its doors.
Watertown’s home sales included a townhouse and a condo.
There will not be a snow emergency for Saturday’s storm, but cars still must be off the street, according to the announcement from the City of Watertown. See more information below.
Watertown City Manager George Proakis released a statement on the findings of a Housing Discrimination Test Program conducted in Watertown, and a dozen other are communities. A pair of meetings, one virtual on Feb. 19 and one in-person in Newton on Feb. 26, will be held to discuss the reports findings and recommendations.
The City of Watertown announced that some municipal buildings and facilities will be closed for Presidents Day. See the information from the City below.
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.
Amy Vachon, owner of Sotto Chocolate, runs the business out of her Watertown home. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Aromas rich with fruity and earthy tones fill the air each time Amy Vachon goes to work creating a batch of craft chocolate from beans she acquires from Africa, Central America, and the Caribbean.