Around Town
Celebration for Mural that Adorns History-Filled Building
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What used to be a dingy wall overlooking a small parking lot, now beams with color from a mural painted by Watertown teens over the summer.
TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later
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Members of the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes traveled to take part in the celebration fo the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Watertown (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Hundred packed a theater in Watertown on Saturday to celebrate an event that took place 250 years before. The town was the site of the signing of the United States’ first treaty with a foreign nation — the Treaty of Watertown. Descendants of the signers of the document from the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes emphasized that the agreement that was forged as a wartime alliance also created friendships and provided rights and protections for the signers that are still important in 2026.
UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.
A pole struck by a vehicle lies on top of power lines on Main Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A vehicle struck a utility pole on Main Street, snapping it in half and cutting off power for several hundred customers on Monday around noon.
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate
Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026, to discuss the City’s Home Rule Petition. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
The City of Watertown’s effort to prevent a tax hike for residential property owners, which could be as high as 18%, cleared a major hurdle when it was approved the the House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.
Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations
Watertown residents will see an increase of 4.5% in both the water and sewer rates for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2026, which is slightly higher than forecasted a year ago. However, the future increase could be significantly higher than projected due in part to an error made calculating future year revenues.
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Business
New Watertown Eatery Features Healthy, Local Food
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The owner of Watertown’s newest eating spot moved to town because it is a town on the rise, food wise.
Business
Watertown Dentist Uses Technology to Fix Teeth
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When Dan D’Amico needs to figure out how to create and place a crown, he heads to his office to look at a 3-D image of his patients teeth. Then he mills the new tooth, bakes it in a small oven in his Main Street office and can place it that same day.
Sports
See How the Raiders Did this Week in Football, Field Hockey and More
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Watertown continued its success on the football and field hockey turf this week.
Business
Watertown Company Ranked Best in the Nation
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A national group named Watertown-based Tufts Health Plan the top health insurance provider in two categories.
Real Estate
Watertown Home Sells for $1.1 Million, See That and More!
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Four home sold in Watertown this week, including one for more than $1 million.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Home Broken Into, Speeder Nailed for OUI and More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Government
Opponents, Supporters of Victory Field Phase II Speak Out
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The second public meeting about the proposal to renovate Victory Field II drew supporters and also more people opposed to the proposed artificial turf.