Elections
LETTER: Resident Endorses Brownsberger for State Senate
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In the upcoming State Senate primary I will be voting for Will Brownsberger. There are three important reasons why.
Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges
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Watertown’s Logan March, 7, signed a letter of intent with the Boston College football team. BC Head Coach Bill O’Brien presents the letter to Logan and his parents, Lyla and Robert. (Photo by Boston College Athletics)
Boston College’s football team announced the latest roster addition, Logan March, a 7-year-old from Watertown who was born with a rare genetic disorder.
See Early Voting Schedule for the 2026 State Primary, Registration Deadline
The Massachusetts State Primary will take place on Sept. 1, 2026. Democrats will have several races in which they can cast their vote, and Republicans can select the candidate for governor. You don’t have to wait until election day to vote, see the early voting times, and how to vote by mail.
Council Hears from Public About Potential Watertown Square Garage
The larger of the two garage options presented by the City of Watertown at the May 20 open house.
The City Council got a mix of opinions about the possibility of building a multi-story parking garage in the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square on Monday night.
Oakley Country Club Recovers from Near Disaster, Clubhouse at Historic Golf Course Rebuilt After Fire
Oakley Country Club’s Board President, John Verderese, walks through a refurbished dining area damaged during a fire in December 2024. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A place with much history, both locally and in the sports world, faced near disaster in late 2024. A bit more than a year later, the Watertown’s Oakley Country Club has rebuilt and welcomes golfers and others to the first place where the “father of American golf” worked in the United States.
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Watertown Student’s Artwork Chosen as a Winner of UMass Lowell’s “Cool Science” Program
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Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Signed by Governor, Preventing 18% Jump in Property Taxes
Letters
LETTER: And the Plan for a Five Story Parking Garage in Watertown Square Marches On!
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
This is in response to the very thoughtful letter by the Watertown Business Coalition, a group that has the difficult but rewarding task of working with all local businesses, the city government and the public at large to be a partner in shepherding Watertown into a successful future.
Around Town
Detours and Temporary Bus Stop Relocation This Week During Mt. Auburn Street Construction
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Traffic detours on Mt. Auburn Street, Boylston Street, and Stearns Road will take place during the week of Aug. 10-14. Also, bus stops near Boylston Street will be moved toward Watertown Square. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Real Estate
Half a Dozen Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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This week, three townhouses, a single family, a two family, and a condo were sold in Watertown.
Government
City’s Community Development & Planning Staff Moving to Parker Building
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The Department of Community Development and Planning is on the move. The staff will no longer be located in City Hall. Beginning on Aug. 10, 2026, they will be in the Parker Building (the former school next to Casey Park). See details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Elections
LETTER: Former City Councilor Endorses State Senate Candidate
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Greetings East Enders and Neighbors Beyond:
CONSIDER A VOTE FOR WILLIAM “WILL” BROWNSBERGER CANDIDATE FOR REELECTION SUFFOLK AND MIDDLESEX STATE SENATE, PRIMARY ELECTION DAY IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026
Are you aware that Will was raised in Watertown? Will is a Team Builder who will not forget his roots in Watertown. Will and his colleagues will get the job done for Watertown.
Entertainment
COMIC: See How Small Saves Deals With a Troublesome Ref
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Elections
UPDATED: Two Chances to Hear from the the State Senate Candidates
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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.