Real Estate
Nine Homes Were Sold in Watertown This Week
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Four townhouses, two condos, a single family, and a two-family house were sold this week.
School Committee Hears Results of Survey of Watertown Students, Parents & Teachers
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At the Watertown School Committee’s June 23 meeting, school leaders coalesced to tackle a diverse agenda – from contract renewals to electronic device usage in school – while taking another look into how students, families, and teachers experience life in the Watertown School System.
Q&A with Laura Kurman Who is Retiring from Wayside Multi Service Center After More Than 30 Years
Laura Kurman retired as Executive Director of the Wayside Multi Service Center in June. She worked there for more than three decades. (Courtesy of Wayside Multi Service Center)
For more than three decades, Laura Kurman has been working to help those in need in Watertown. She retired as Executive Director of the Wayside Multi Service Center at the end of June, and looked back on her time.
Trash Strike Continues, See When Pickups Could Resume
Watertown DPWWatertown’s trash and recycling pick up will be cancelled for Wednesday, July 2.
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Curbside trash and recycling pickup is cancelled on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and for the remainder of this week, due to the on-going labor strike between the City’s contractor, Republic Services and their unionized workforce. Today, Republic Services informed the City of Watertown, in writing, that they will mobilize crews to provide curbside trash and recycling collection beginning again on Monday, July 7, 2025. If this does not occur, we will provide further information as it is available.
Watertown Rotary Members from Past and Present Gather to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
The Rotary Club of Watertown celebrated 100 years with a dinner on June 24. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
WALTHAM — For a century, the Rotary Club of Watertown has been coming together to make the community a better place, and put service above self.
More Headlines
Trash & Recycling Pickup in Watertown Cancelled Tuesday Due to Strike
Mosesian Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director
Watertown’s Roberta Miller Named “Commonwealth Heroine” by State Women’s Commission
Police/Fire
Police Log: Pair Arrested for Pulling Knife During Fight, Two Shoplifters Also Face Drug Charges
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Obituaries
OBIT: Sandra B. Roberts, Beloved Mom, Nana, Real Estate Entrepreneur & Philanthropist
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Sandra Roberts
Sandra B. Roberts, of Wellesley, died peacefully on the morning of June 16th. She was 86 years old. Born Sandra Louise Brown on May 26th, 1939 in Boston, “Sandy” was the only child of Frederick Brown, a professional musician and band leader, and his wife Christine (Peyton), a realtor. Sandy grew up on Harnden Avenue in Watertown, Massachusetts, and graduated from Watertown High School in 1957, where she was a Cheerleader and an active member of the WHS Theater, Glee Clubs and Chorus.
Entertainment
Summer Doldrums for Small Saves in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Real Estate
Watertown Real Estate: More Than 30 Open Houses
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Plenty of new listings in the Watertown real estate market this weekend.
Business
Discover Coolidge Square: Events, Specials & More from June 25-28
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Coolidge Square may be under construction, but the heart of the East End is open for business.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Hot Week Ahead With Temps as High as 100 Degrees
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After a string of gloomy weekends, summer is finally making a firm arrival across Eastern Massachusetts. Friday and Saturday offer ideal early summer conditions: dry, warm, and sunny. But starting Sunday, a dangerous and prolonged heat wave sets in. A strong upper-level ridge will park over the region, driving highs into the 90s and pushing dew points into the oppressive category, producing heat index values over 100°F in many locations. Peak heat is expected Monday through Wednesday.
Letters
LETTER: Group to City Council: Voters Want Action on Housing Affordability
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Dear City Councilors,
We write to share compelling evidence that voters in our community — and across the state — are ready for bold action to make housing more affordable. Recent polling reveals that clear majorities of voters support the action needed to build more homes that people can afford, even when that choice is put up directly against protecting neighborhood character from change. In fact, when asked to choose, 71% of voters prioritized building affordable homes over preserving traditional neighborhood character.