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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.

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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

Around Town

Our History: One of Watertown’s Oldest Houses Now Home to Law Office

By Guest Writer | February 4, 2023

134 Main Street, photo taken in March 2004 (Courtesy of Joyce Kelly)

This article is part of a series on local history provided by the Historical Society of Watertown. It was written by Joyce Kelly, Board member of the Historical Society of Watertown. Joyce writes articles for the newsletter and is the newsletter editor. This was published in our April 2004 newsletter, “The Town Crier”.

134 Main Street

Although many of the old houses of Watertown have been demolished to make way for “progress,” a few of these treasures have been saved by caring individuals with a soft spot for days gone by and an interest in what happened in the past.

Entertainment

See What Happening with Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon

By Guest Writer | February 4, 2023

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.

Around Town

Gore Place’s New Home for Sheep Being Built With Historic Method

By Charlie Breitrose | February 3, 2023

Charlie BreitroseA new barn is going up at Gore Place for the estate’s herd of sheep. It is being built using a historic method.

A new building going up at the farm at Gore Place will provide a new home for the flock of sheep at the historic estate, but it will also embody the architecture of the 19th Century, when the home and farm were built.

Schools

Shop, Eat & Raise Money for the Watertown High Class of 2023

By Charlie Breitrose | February 3, 2023

Bling boutique and Donohue’s Bar & Grill will be putting on a fund raiser for the Watertown High School Class of 2023.

Around Town

Watertown Recycling Center Closed During Cold Spell

By Guest Writer | February 3, 2023

Watertown’s Recycling Center will be closed this weekend due to the frigid temperatures, according to the announcement from the Department of Public Works. See info below.

Around Town

Nine Open Houses for Watertown Homebuyers

By Charlie Breitrose | February 3, 2023

Check out this weekend’s open houses around town.

Around Town

Fewer Home Sold in Watertown in 2022, but Prices Rose & See Who Ranks as the Top Agent

By Charlie Breitrose | February 2, 2023

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

By Guest Writer | February 2, 2023

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.