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Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million

By Charlie Breitrose | 2 hours ago

The home that fetched a record-breaking figure in Watertown. (Courtesy of Compass)

A four-bedroom Colonial near Oakley Country Club sold for the highest price on record for a single-family home in Watertown.

State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable

In the first of two debates for races in the Sept. 1, 2026 State Primary, the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative will appear in a live televised debate on Watertown Cable Access Television. The debate is co-sponsored by Watertown News.

Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space

A view of the proposed mixed-use project at 9 Galen St. on the site of the former mill building. (From RMR Group Plans)

The large brick building facing the Delta in Watertown Square could be turned into a mixed-use building with six stories and 285 residential units and space for 6,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail.

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.

More Headlines

Bodywork Businesses Shutdown by City, One Had “Items of Sexual Nature”

TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later

UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.

Government

Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate

By Charlie Breitrose | July 17, 2026

Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026, to discuss the City’s Home Rule Petition. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.

The City of Watertown’s effort to prevent a tax hike for residential property owners, which could be as high as 18%, cleared a major hurdle when it was approved the the House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.

Schools

Students from Watertown Make Dean’s List at Three Colleges

By Guest Writer | July 17, 2026

Local students made the dean’s list at Georgia Tech, Northern Essex Community College, and Salve Regina.

Government

Tree Hearing Planned for Proposed Removal of 4 Trees

By Guest Writer | July 17, 2026

RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 4, 2026 (Click here for information)

A Public Shade Tree Hearing will be held about the proposed removal of four trees on public property on Channing Road, Elmwood Avenue, Fairview Avenue, and Webster Street. See more information from the Watertown Tree Warden, below.

Real Estate

21 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | July 17, 2026

See the properties hosting homebuyers this weekend in Watertown.

Government

Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations

By Charlie Breitrose | July 16, 2026

Watertown residents will see an increase of 4.5% in both the water and sewer rates for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2026, which is slightly higher than forecasted a year ago. However, the future increase could be significantly higher than projected due in part to an error made calculating future year revenues.

Obituaries

OBIT: Carolyn Beach Tolman, Nurse Practitioner, Grew Up in Watertown & Married Her High School Sweetheart

By Guest Writer | July 16, 2026

Carolyn Beach Tolman

Carolyn Beach Tolman of Watertown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on July 13 after a long and valiant battle with cholangiocarcinoma. She spent the final few weeks of her life surrounded by loved ones.

Transportation

MBTA Will Suspend Red Line for 10 Days, Shuttles to Replace Subway Temporarily

By Guest Writer | July 16, 2026

The MBTA announced that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 – 30.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Treaty Day 250, Outdoor World Cup Watch Party, Historic Mansion Tour, Art Exhibits, Crafts for Kids

By Charlie Breitrose | July 16, 2026

On Saturday, Watertown will celebrate the 250th anniversary of a historic first for our nation which happened in town back in 1776. Join the Library’s outdoor World Cup Final watch party on Sunday. Tour the historic Gore Mansion on Friday and learn about chamber pots and hygiene in the early 1800s. Stop by the Armenian Museum of America to see a pair of art exhibits. Kids can craft at the Library on Friday.