Sports
WHS Sports: See How the Raiders Fared in State Competitions
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The Raiders’ spring sports squads took on some of the best in the state this week in state tournaments and state meets.
Bodywork Businesses Shutdown by City, One Had “Items of Sexual Nature”
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Watertown Police Department, Zoning & Code Enforcement Team, Inspectional Services Division, and with assistance from the FBI Boston’s Child Exploitation — Human Trafficking Task Force, conducted inspections of bodywork establishments in Watertown on July 22, 2026, resulting in closure of multiple businesses due to violations of the City’s rules and regulations.
TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later
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.
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Government
U-Turn on Watertown Street Repair Projects
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The road repair plan for the summer of 2014 hit a roadblock, so the Department of Public Works will focus on a new set of streets.
Sports
Watertown Hockey Player Will Join Northeastern Women’s Team
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Watertown’s Lauren Kelly will be taking to the ice as a Northeastern Husky next season.
Business
Small Retail Kiosks Approved at Arsenal on the Charles
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A set of three retail kiosks with rotating tenants will soon go up at the Arsenal on the Charles complex.
Around Town
See the Watertown Peer Leaders “I Am” Video
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The Watertown Peer Leaders group at Watertown High School recently wrapped up an anti-drinking and drug campaign with the release of a video.
Real Estate
Check Out the Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Looking for a home in Watertown – here are some open houses in town on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1.
Government
See Highlights from the MBTA GM’s Visit to Watertown
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Beverley Scott, the general manager of the MBTA, got the full Watertown experience this week when she toured the town and spoke with residents and the Town Council.
Sports
Raiders Win Shootout in Lacrosse Tournament Game
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Watertown’s boys lacrosse team defeated visiting Marian 22-19 in a high scoring state tournament game at Victory Field on Wednesday.