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See This Week’s Watertown Home Sales
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Two single families, a two-family and a condo sold this week.
Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements
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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
Government
How to Spend Federal ARPA Funds Will be Discussed by Council Budget Committee
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Watertown City Hall
The City of Watertown will receive several million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and the City Council’s Committee on Budget and Fiscal Oversight will be discussing what to do with the funds.
Entertainment
See Small Saves’ New Year’s Resolution in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Around Town
Trash Collection: Christmas Trees, Extra Trash Bags & 2023 Schedule
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Watertown residents will be allowed to put out more trash bags than fit in their toters for one week only, and in January they can put out Christmas trees.
Around Town
A Trio of Open Houses in Watertown Over New Year’s Weekend
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A duplex and two condos are holding open houses this weekend.
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Efforts to Start Local Food Co-op Reaches Key Milestone
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The Charles River Food Co-op surpassed the 500 member mark recently, and continues to work toward opening somewhere in or around Watertown.
Around Town
See How New Year’s Impacts City Facility Hours, Trash Collection
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The New Year begins on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, and the holiday will impact hours at some Watertown City facilities, including City Hall, the Library and the Senior Center.
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Wayside Youth & Support Network Thanks Those Who Contributed During the Holidays
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The staff of Wayside Youth & Family Support Network thanked those who helped this year.
The Wayside Youth & Family Support Network sent out the following letter about the support they received over the holidays.