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Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements

By Charlie Breitrose | March 20, 2026

Kristopher Surette of Tighe & Bond shows the plans for the Mt. Auburn Street Project to members of the Coolidge Square business community. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Businesses in Coolidge Square will face some disruptions from the construction taking place over the spring, summer, and fall of 2026. Sidewalks will be ripped up and replaced as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project.

New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget

The new Watertown High School is approaching completion, with teachers expected to move in after school ends in June. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Wednesday afternoon, School Committee members, City Councilors and others got to see the new classrooms, theater, gym, and media center that will be enjoyed by Watertown High School students starting in September.

Boston Gold Kings Look to Defend Ryan Arena Ice in First Playoff Game vs. Salem

The Boston Gold Kings will host the Salem Sasquatch in Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs on March 21 at Ryan Arena. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

The Boston Gold Kings bring their own form of March Madness to Watertown on Saturday night as the defending champs play Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs.

Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death

Watertown Firefighters salute during the ceremony honoring Joe Toscano, the firefighter who died nine years ago while working a fire. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Nine years after losing one of its own, the Watertown Fire Department paid honored to Firefighter Joe Toscano just down the street from where he lost his life. The annual event held at the time of his passing brings together members of the WFD, Toscano’s family, and others who remember the tragic day.

More Headlines

Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub

WHS Medical Assistant Students Practiced What They Learned in Class in the Real World

Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown

Entertainment

Watertown Student Competing on Jeopardy High School Reunion Tournament

By Charlie Breitrose | February 22, 2023

Teagan O’Sullivan

Watertown’s Teagan O’Sullivan will make her second appearance on Jeopardy! this week.

Around Town

Former Town Manager Michael Driscoll Remembered for His Love of His Family, and His Community

By Charlie Breitrose | February 21, 2023

Charlie BreitroseThe program from the Memorial Mass for former Town Manager Michael Driscoll.

Make your way around Watertown and it will be difficult not to go past something that former Town Manager Michael Driscoll had a hand in building or creating.

In his 29 years at the helm of the municipal government, he played a part in the construction of net zero schools, building police and fire stations, expanding the library, and creating new parks. Judging from the people who knew him best, however, the things that he treasured most were the friendships and relationships he built during that time.

Around Town

City Wants Input on Draft Comprehensive, Open Space & Recreation Plans

By Charlie Breitrose | February 21, 2023

The draft of Watertown’s most important planning document has been released, and City officials want input from the public about what’s included in the plan that will help shape Watertown’s future for years.

Around Town

Big Recycling Event: Styrofoam, Clothing, Mattresses, Dehumidifiers and More

By Guest Writer | February 21, 2023

The City of Watertown will host a recycling event, along with paper shredding and a compost give away on March 25 in the parking lot of the Jewish Day School on Stanley Street.