Around Town
Nine Open Houses for Watertown Homebuyers
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Check out this weekend’s open houses around town.
Former St. Stephen’s School Teacher Faces Charges of Possession & Distribution of Child Pornography
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The following report was provided by The Waltham Times:
By Isabella LaprioreThe Waltham Times
Stephen McDonough, 60, of 251 Ridge Lane, Waltham, pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of child pornography and distributing material of a child in a sexual act at a Sept. 26 arraignment at Waltham District Court.
Watertown Schools Recognized by State for MCAS Test Results
Watertown students at some grade levels excelled in the math section of the state’s standardized test in 2025. See more details in the announcement provided by the Watertown Public Schools.
State of the City: Manager’s New Goals, Charter Review & a Downtown Post Office
The City of Watertown will have a new set of goals used to create the annual budget and make decisions about how municipal departments operate, City Manager City Manager George Proakis said during Tuesday’s State of the City presentation. During the address, he and City Council President Mark Sideris also discussed the Charter Review set to happen in 2026, and the possibility of having a Post Office in the center of town.
State of the City Remains Strong Even as Dark Economic Clouds May be on the Horizon
City Manager George Proakis, left, and City Council President Mark Sideris presented the State of the City on Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Despite an uncertain economic future, Watertown remains on solid ground, City Manager George Proakis said during Monday’s State of the City Address. He and City Council President Mark Sideris went into depth about the economic factors impacting the City during the annual address.
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Council to Weigh Changes to Rules for City Boards and Committees, City Departments
Hear from the Candidates in Watertown’s Election at Upcoming Forums
Watertown Author’s Book Honored in Mass. Book Awards
Around Town
Fewer Home Sold in Watertown in 2022, but Prices Rose & See Who Ranks as the Top Agent
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The number of home sales in Watertown in 2022 dropped from the previous year, as well as the total sales. However the average price rose. And the same agent topped the list for the second straight year.
Around Town
Chamber’s Love Local Effort Supports Restaurants & Residents in Need
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber is launching a month-long campaign in February designed to support the restaurant community in Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley, while also helping those in need.
Around Town
Watertown Seeks to Fill Opening on Planning Board
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The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Accepting Applications for Part-Time & Seasonal Positions
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:
The Watertown Recreation Department is now accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023 calendar year. This includes immediate employment as a part time member of the staff throughout the year or seasonal work during different seasons of the year. Applicants must be entering the 9th grade (Fall 2023) or older to be considered.
Schools
Watertown Teachers Working to Rule, Calling for Settling Contract
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Watertown teachers rallied in Watertown Square on Jan. 25 calling for settling their contract. Photo courtesy of Watertown Cable News / Maya Shwayder.
Watertown teachers and Watertown School officials have been in negotiations for a new contract, but have not yet settled. In a step to express their displeasure with the process, teachers have started “working to rule” this week.
Around Town
See the Community Preservation Project Application Presentations for 2023
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The Community Preservation Committee will hear applications for six projects seeking from groups funding from the fund created by the passage of the Community Preservation Act.
Schools
Two BC High Students from Watertown Inducted into National Honor Society
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Boston College High School’s National Honor Society members.
The following announcement was provided by Boston College High School:
The following students have been inducted into the Robert J. Fulton, SJ Chapter of the National Honor Society at Boston College High School: