Skip to content
  • logo
  • logo
  • News
    • Elections
  • Schools
  • Police/Fire
  • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Development
  • Sports
  • Arts/Ent.
    • Food
  • More
    • Around Town
    • Obituaries
    • Letters
    • Boston Marathon Bombing
    • Environment
    • Transportation
    • Charity
    • Weather
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

Watertown News - Your Source for Local News

Watertown News (https://www.watertownmanews.com/page/584/)

  • News
    • Elections
  • Schools
  • Police/Fire
  • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Development
  • Sports
  • Arts/Ent.
    • Food
  • More
    • Around Town
    • Obituaries
    • Letters
    • Boston Marathon Bombing
    • Environment
    • Transportation
    • Charity
    • Weather
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board

By Charlie Breitrose | 21 hours ago

A view of 108 Water St., the 52-unit residential project approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Eaglebrook Capital)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the planned 52-unit residential building at 108 Water Street on Wednesday night after designers made changes to exterior design of the building, along with some other alterations to the first plan presented in November.

City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River

Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.

The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”

Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration

Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.

Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations

Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.

More Headlines

Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
Adam Patterson

Watertown Boys Basketball Reaches State Final, Team Not Satisfied Yet

By Charlie Breitrose | March 16, 2022

Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Adam Patterson drives hard to the hoop against Tech Boston in the MIAA Div. 3 Final Four. He hit several key free throws down the stretch.

FRAMINGHAM — The Watertown High School boys basketball team had a bit of deja vu in Tuesday night’s MIAA Div. 3 Final Four game. For the second game in a row the Raiders jumped out to a big lead against a talented Boston school, only to watch the margin dwindle to single digits in the fourth quarter. Once again Watertown prevailed, and the reward is a trip to the State Final.

Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation Introduces New Board Members

By Guest Writer | March 16, 2022

The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation (WCF) announces the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors. Joining the board are Watertown residents Eileen Hsu-Balzer, Felicia Sullivan, and Donna Tuccinardi.

Around Town

Watertown Police Fun Run Returns in 2022, See How to Join

By Charlie Breitrose | March 16, 2022

The Watertown Police Department announced the return of the WPD Finish Strong 5K after a two-year break.

Around Town

Raiders Earn Trip to the Boys Basketball State Final

By Charlie Breitrose | March 15, 2022

Pierre Paul Labossiere lays it in against Tech Boston in the Div. 3 Final Four Tuesday night.

FRAMINGHAM — Watertown High School is heading back to the MIAA Div. 3 Boys Basketball State Final after beating Tech Boston 64-57 Tuesday night.

Casey Williams

Watertown Hockey Team Keeps Dream of Winning State Title at The Garden Alive

By Charlie Breitrose | March 15, 2022

Charlie BreitroseThe Raiders celebrate after scoring the first goal against Stoneham in the MIAA Div. 4 Final Four game in Lowell.

LOWELL — All season, the goal of the Watertown High School’s boys hockey team has been “Getting to the Garden,” but the dream almost slipped away in the Final Four game against Middlesex League rival Stoneham. The coaches gave the Raiders a simple goal: win the next 15 minutes.

City Manager

City Manager Candidate Screening Committee Meeting This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | March 15, 2022

Watertown City Hall

The committee screening candidates for Watertown’s next City Manager will review the process for how hiring process will proceed.

Around Town

Young Professionals Invited to Networking and Whiskey Tasting Event

By Charlie Breitrose | March 15, 2022

The Watertown Business Coalition is hosting a Young Professionals Networking and Whiskey Tasting on Thursday, March 24.

Hockey

Watertown Hockey Off to the Final, Beats Stoneham 4-3

By Charlie Breitrose | March 14, 2022

Charlie BreitroseThe Raiders celebrate after defeating Stoneham in the Final Four of the MIAA Div. 4 boys hockey State Tournament.

LOWELL — Watertown High School’s Mason Andrade broke a 3-3 tie in the third period to beat Stoneham and send the boys hockey team to the MIAA Div. 4 State Final on Sunday.

Load more posts

Support Watertown News

Newsletter

Tweets by @WatertownMANews
Tweets by @
Watertown News

Recent Posts

  • JIM’S VIEW: The Effort Was There, But the Scoring Wasn’t for Boys Hockey Home Opener 

    John A. Ryan Arena remains the place to go locally to catch hockey action.  Blink your eyes and one game is over and another begins. On Wednesday afternoon at 4 p.m. Woburn came to town, coming off a season-opening loss to Wakefield last Saturday. Watertown/Wayland (W/W) found themselves in the same place after losing at Belmont, also on Saturday, 4-1. Two teams therefore eager to get their first win played hard, but Woburn was simply better on this afternoon on the way to a 4-0 victory.

  • Registration Open for Watertown Recreation’s Winter Programs

    Watertown Recreation Department's Winter 2026 Programs are here! See details from the Recreation Department, below.

  • WEEKEND FUN: Gorky Exhibit, Free Mansion Tours, WHS Art Exhibit, Christmas Concert

    This weekend’s solstice marks the point where days stop getting shorter and begin gaining sunlight. Hoorah!

  • JIM’S VIEW: Boys Basketball Goes Down to Defeat to Woburn in Home Opener

    Watertown Boys Basketball has enjoyed a rich history the past 31 years, all under the stewardship of Head Coach Steve Harrington. Three State Titles ('07, '09, '18), as well as appearances in five title games and nine Final Fours. Beyond those numbers are the many young men who have passed through the program and accomplished great things on the Watertown hardwood, and quite often beyond. There is never a time when Watertown basketball goes into a season expecting anything less than competing for the Middlesex League title and a trip to the MIAA Div.

  • Eight Watertown Students Make Honor Roll at BC High School

    Boston College High School announced the first quarter honor roll, and eight students from Watertown made the grades. See the announcement from BC High, below.

Recent Comments

  • “My only comment is my consistent comment: will the developer max out on planting? Reflective roof, solar panels, and storm…”

    — Josh Passell on 52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board

  • “I'd love to see any evidence of Will Brownsberger "settling into" his seat in the Senate. That is certainly true…”

    — Paul Fahey on Daniel Lander Announces Candidacy for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senator

  • “Allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River could be the real reason why there is such a…”

    — David Aitcheson on City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River

  • “Elected officials often "settle into" their jobs as if they own them. I don't think our state Senate is working…”

    — Kathi Breen on Daniel Lander Announces Candidacy for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senator

  • “Thank you for organizing this event, it was a lot of fun, loved the DJ’s music choices!”

    — Cecile Reve on Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration

Newsletter

© Copyright 2025, Watertown News

Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News.

Back to top ↑