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BOSTON MARATHON: See How the 39 Watertown Runners Fares in the 2026 Edition

By Charlie Breitrose | 12 hours ago

Watertown had 39 participants in the 2026 Boston Marathon. The fastest male runner was Michael Creedon, and the top female was Courtney Hawkins.

Watertown’s Bob Hall, First Boston Marathon Wheelchair Champ & Advocate for Access, Has Died

Bob Hall won the Boston Marathon’s first wheelchair division race in 1975.

Bob Hall, a Watertown resident and trailblazing wheelchair athlete and advocate for access, died at the age of 74. A private funeral service will be held at a later date, and visiting hours were held at Nardone Funeral Home on April 16.

Watertown School Bus Fees Increasing, District May Buy Electric Buses

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School bus fees will rise $200 for students who don’t qualify for the mandated busing areas of town in the 2026-27 school year. School officials will also look at purchasing its own buses, which would be electric.

Watertown’s Budget Maintains Programs & Staffing, But City Needs Legislature’s Help to Do So

Photo by Charlie BreitroseWatertown City Hall

Despite uncertain economic times, Watertown’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget will maintain the City’s program and staffing from the current year, but keeps staffing “headcount neutral.” The City will be in better shape than many communities in the area, City Manager George Proakis told the City Council on Tuesday night.

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Police/Fire

Two Protesters Struck by Truck Mirror Near Tesla Facility, No Serious Injuries Occurred

By Charlie Breitrose | March 30, 2025

Two people were struck by a vehicle’s side mirror during a protest at the Tesla repair facility on Pleasant Street in Watertown Saturday. No serious injuries were reported.

Around Town

DPW Earth Day Event Will Include Styrofoam & Mattress Recycling, Paper Shredding & Get a Sapling

By Guest Writer | March 30, 2025

The following information was provided by the Department of Public Works:

Watertown Public Works will be hosting an Earth Day Event on Saturday April 19, 2025, from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Jewish Community Day School Parking Lot – 57 Stanley Ave, for Watertown residents only (bring your ID).

Real Estate

Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 30, 2025

A mix of homes were sold this week in Watertown.

Police/Fire

Third Group of Suspects in Busted Multi-State Brothel Identified

By Charlie Breitrose | March 29, 2025

A third set of alleged customers of a multi-state prostitution ring that used local luxury apartments, including in Watertown, were revealed on Friday.

Letters

LETTER: People Should be Shouting About Federal Agents Taking People Off the Street

By Guest Writer | March 29, 2025

Dear Editor,

Jews lived with Arabs Comfortably in the United States.

Arabs lived with Jews Comfortably in the United States.

Since coming down his golden escalator at Trump Tower on June 16, 2015, Trump has been fomenting hatred. Can you believe this has been going on for almost a decade?

Entertainment

Small Saves Makes Vacation Plans in This Week’s Comic

By Guest Writer | March 29, 2025

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.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Victim Thinks Tires Were Slashed Due to Political Sticker, Child’s Bike Stolen

By Charlie Breitrose | March 28, 2025

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Entertainment

Turtle Studios Participating in Newton Open Studios & Art Sale

By Guest Writer | March 28, 2025

The following information was provided by Turtle Studios:

Turtle Studios will participate for the third consecutive year in the Newton Open Studios art exhibition and sale on the weekend of April 5 & 6, 2025, at 213 California Street, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

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