Around Town
Watertown Residents Request Upgrades to Cable Infrastructure from Comcast
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A slew of residents came out to ask for upgrades to Watertown Cable’s antiquated infrastructure during a public hearing with Comcast.
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.
City Council to Hold First Discussion of Watertown Square Project, Including a Parking Garage
The proposed Demonstration Project in Watertown Square — which includes a parking garage, a residential building, retail space, and green open space — will be discussed by the City Council on Aug. 10 at the Watertown Library. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
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.
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Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate
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Around Town
See What is in the First Draft of the Watertown Comprehensive Plan
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Check out the story that I wrote for the Watertown Tab on the presentation by VHB Inc., the consultants hired to put together Watertown’s Comprehensive Plan.
Sports
Watertown’s Girl’s Basketball Comeback Falls Short in Lowell
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Watertown sophomore forward Katelyn Rourke Goes up for a shot under pressure from Arlington Catholic in the North Section final in Lowell. Photo by Charlie Breitrose.
By Charlie Breitrose
Watertown captain Gabriella Coppola walked up and took the North Section runners-up trophy Saturday but she could not even muster a grin after the game against Arlington Catholic in Lowell on Saturday.
Sports
Watertown Boy’s Basketball Team Heading Back to the Garden
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Watertown’s boy’s basketball team celebrates victory over Stoneham in the North Section Final in Lowell on Saturday. Photo by Charlie Breitrose
By Charlie Breitrose
The Raiders will return to a familiar place after a three year hiatus after Watertown defeated Stoneham 48-34 in the MIAA Div. 3 North Section final at the Tsongas Center on Saturday.
Sports
Win by Watertown Girl’s Basketball Sets Up Big Day in Lowell
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Win by Watertown Girl’s Basketball Sets Up Big Day in Lowell
By Charlie Breitrose
With the Watertown girl’s basketball team’s 51-39 victory over Hamilton-Wenham on Thursday night in Chelmsford, the Raiders set up a big day for Watertown hoops fans on Saturday.
Sports
One Watertown Team Moves On, One Season Over
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The Watertown boy’s basketball team won in the state tournament on Wednesday, while the girl’s hockey team fell.
Sports
Successful Weekend for Watertown High School Teams
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By Charlie Breitrose
The Raiders basketball and ice hockey teams all enjoyed wins in their first games in the MIAA state tournament over the weekend.
Around Town
Town Council Turns Down Request from Watertown Small Business Group
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A group representing local, independent groups spoke to the Town Council on Tuesday and asked them to consider adopting measures to support local businesses, but their request was denied.
Members of Watertown-Belmont Local First include locally-owned businesses and while the group is modeled on other similar groups, spokeswoman Rena Baskin said the group is independent.