Entertainment
Watertown Man Wins Contest to Design Next Fenway Frank
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The Fenway Frank is an iconic culinary staple for Red Sox fans, and Watertown’s Peter Anastasi has gone and improved on the original ball park hot dog.
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)
Hundreds 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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A Pair of World Cup Final Watch Parties in Watertown
Wada Hoppah Charles River Ferry Boat Has Hit the Water — See a Video and Photos
Entertainment
Students Bring Watertown Square Wall to Life With New Mural
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A wall that until recently had graffiti on it now has a new coat of paint – one which captures the fabric of the Watertown community.
Elections
Sheriff Koutoujian Endorses Warren Tolman for Attorney General
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Watertown’s Warren Tolman received an endorsement from a familiar face to town residents – Middlesex Sheriff and former State Representative Peter Koutoujian.
Development
Arsenal Street Hotel Gets Final Approval from Zoning Board
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Watertown will be getting a six-story hotel on Arsenal Street after the Zoning Board of Appeals approved the project Wednesday night.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught Red Handed Trying to Cash Fraudulent Check and More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Big Bunch of Bikes Donated to Watertown Boys & Girls Club
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Ten members of the Watertown Boys & Girls Club headed over to the Belmont Country Club and received a special gift – a new bike.
Development
Sideris Calls for All Developers in Town to Come Talk About Their Plans
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Town Council President Mark Sideris wants to get developers of all projects planned for Watertown to come and tell residents what they have planned for their property.
Obituaries
OBIT: Dorothy J. Bruno, 90, of Watertown, Worked at Harvard
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A Funeral mass will be celebrated in the Church of St. Luke, Belmont on Friday July 25 at 9 a.m. for Dorothy J. Bruno.