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Phase 2 of Walker Pond Project Partially Funded After Council Vote

By Charlie Breitrose | 2 minutes ago

Phase 2 of the Walker Pond project would help create a new park on the Westside of Watertown .

The effort to create a new public park in Watertown received a boost on Tuesday when the City Council approved nearly $1 million to go toward the cost of improvements to the Walker Pond site.

Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges

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.

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COMIC: See How Small Saves Deals With a Troublesome Ref

By Guest Writer | August 8, 2026

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

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.

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