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Watertown Student’s Artwork Chosen as a Winner of UMass Lowell’s “Cool Science” Program

By Guest Writer | 3 hours ago

A Watertown 11th grader will have her artwork displayed on buses in Lowell after being selected as one of the winners of the Cool Science programs, sponsored by UMass Lowell.

See What Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat Said About Health Care, Housing & More

Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative, John Lawn and Alison Leary, appeared on a live debate on Watertown Cable Access TV. (Screenshot from WCA-TV)

Transparency on Beacon Hill, the cost of health care, and challenges facing each of the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative were among the topics discussed by the two candidates running for the seat representing parts of Watertown, Newton, and Waltham — incumbent John Lawn and challenger, Alison Leary.

Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Signed by Governor, Preventing 18% Jump in Property Taxes

Massachusetts State House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown residential property owners could have faced increases of around 18%, but special legislation approved recently on Beacon Hill will prevent that. See the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below.

School Committee Funds Second School Bus to Meet Demand for Riders in 2026-27

by Pixabay

The Watertown Schools will run a second bus this year due to high demand for seats during the school year that begins in September.

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Elections

UPDATED: Two Chances to Hear from the the State Senate Candidates

By Charlie Breitrose | August 7, 2026

UPDATED Aug. 9, 10 a.m.: The debate on Watertown Cable will be postponed to a date to be announced later.

SECOND UPDATE: The Aug. 10 Charles River Chamber Debate has been postponed to a date to be announced.

The candidates running for the State Senate seat representing Watertown will appear in two debates.

Sports

Registration Open for Fall Sports at Watertown High School & Middle School

By Guest Writer | August 7, 2026

Students at Watertown High School and Watertown Middle School can register to play a fall sport. See more information provided by Watertown High School Athletics, below.

Letters

LETTER: Continued Support for the Watertown Square Area Plan & Comments on Central Parking the Square

By Guest Writer | August 7, 2026

To Our City Council and to our Watertown neighbors and community at large …

The Watertown Business Coalition (WBC) is writing to express our continued support for the Watertown Square Area Plan (WSAP) as well as the concept of improved centralized parking behind Main & Church Streets.

Entertainment

Mosesian Center for the Arts Releases Fall Catalog

By Guest Writer | August 7, 2026

Mosesian Center for the Arts announced the release of its fall catalog, with classes for all ages. Registration opens on Aug. 5. See more information from the Mosesian Center, below.

Real Estate

More Than Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | August 7, 2026

A busy weekend ahead in the Watertown real estate market. See which properties will be hosting home seekers.

Around Town

Registration Open for Watertown Faire on the Square

By Guest Writer | August 6, 2026

Watertown’s annual celebration, the Faire on the Square, will take place on Sept. 19, 2026, and vendors can sign up for a space at the event in Saltonstall Park. Find out more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Latin Dance, Arts Market, Library Crawl, Singalong, Art at the Armenian Museum

By Charlie Breitrose | August 6, 2026

Enjoy a dance performance and learn some steps on Saturday. The Watertown Arts Market features artists, music, food, and more on Saturday. Head to the Watertown Library for the library crawl, and for a kids singalong. Catch two art exhibitions at the Armenian Museum of America.

Schools

Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at 3 Colleges

By Guest Writer | August 5, 2026

Six students from Watertown made the dean’s list at three colleges: Washington University in St. Louis, Emmanuel College, and Regis College.

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