Obituaries
OBIT: Mark Santamaria, 64, Animal Lover, Worked with Special Needs Adults
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Mark Santamaria
Mark Santamaria, age 64, of Watertown, Massachusetts, sadly passed away on June 22, 2024, unexpectedly.
Proposal for Walker Pond Includes Boardwalk, Community Garden, Places for Recreation & for Reflection
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A rendering of the latest proposal for Walker Pond, presented at a Community Meeting on Feb. 5, 2026. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Landscape architects presented a vision for Walker Pond, Watertown’s newest outdoor space, where visitors would have different experiences in various parts of the park on the westside of town.
2 Watertown Wrestlers Qualify for All-State Meet After Solid Div. 3 State Meet
Watertown seniors Jimmy Shrestha, left, and Fahad Khan both finished fourth in their divisions at the MIAA Div. 3 State Wrestling Championships. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
Watertown’s Jimmy Shrestha and Fahad Khan will compete with the top wrestlers from across Massachusetts after both placed fourth at the MIAA Div. 3 State Meet in Gloucester on Saturday.
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency, See What’s Closed
On-street parking will be prohibited during the Snow Emergency for the storm that could drop more 18 inches of snow on Watertown. Several City facilities will be closed Monday, and trash and recycling will be impacted by the storm.
City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
The future of Watertown Square will be designed in 2026 with plans for major changes to the intersection as well as the commercial district in and around the Square. (Photo by City of Watertown)
More than a year after the zoning for Watertown Square was approved, City officials are preparing to begin the creation of two detailed plans to revitalize the Watertown Square commercial area, and to redesign the intersection. The project includes changes gto the roadway and intersection, as well as building on the parking lots in the Square.
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In 2nd Year, Civics Academy Will Teach Residents Even More About How Watertown’s Government Works
Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry
City Manager Clarifies Watertown’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
Around Town
Police Log: Moped Stolen, Driver Busted on Warrant
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Fall Program Registration is Now Open
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Watertown Recreation’s fall program include archery, yoga, CSI investigation, Zumba and much more. There are programs for PreK through 12th grade as well as for adults.
Around Town
Join the Walk N Talk Focused on STEM and Life Science in Watertown
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The Linx Building in Watertown.
See some of Watertown’s life science companies and take a walk around the bicycle and pedestrian paths around East Watertown during the STEM Walk N Talk.
Around Town
Watertown Using AARP Grant to Start Senior Housing Stabilization Program
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Department of Senior Services is proud to launch their Senior Housing Stabilization Program thanks to a 2024 AARP Community Challenge Grant they received. This compassionate initiative is dedicated to providing crucial support and education to seniors and their families facing housing instability in Watertown, MA.
Around Town
A Pair of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family home and a townhouse were sold this week in Watertown.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Buy Family New Refrigerator After Officer Discovers They Were Facing Desperate Situation
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Watertown Police Officer Frank Forde. (Courtesy of Watertown Police)
A Watertown Police officer bought a family a new refrigerator after learning that a family was in a difficult situation and could not afford to replace their broken one.
Entertainment
Small Saves’ Coach Deals with the Media in This Week’s Comic
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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.