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Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring

By Charlie Breitrose | April 10, 2026

Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring.

Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park

A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)

Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space.

Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project

Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer.

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District A

LETTER: Watertown Resident Endorses Candidate for District A Councilor

By Guest Writer | October 26, 2021

I’m writing as a Watertown resident and community leader to make a full-throated endorsement for Nicole Gardner to become our next District A Town Councilor. I encourage all progressives who live in the East End to cast their ballots for Nicole on November 2nd.

Football

Watertown High Football Grabs Overtime Win, Golfers Take a Swing at State Tournament

By Charlie Breitrose | October 25, 2021

Charlie BreitroseWatertown senior Mason Andrade scored a touchdown in the Raiders’ win over Wakefield. Here he runs the ball against Belmont in 2019.

The Raiders handed Middlesex League foe Wakefield its second loss of the season with an overtime victory. The win helped Watertown’s chances of qualifying for the State playoffs.

Election 2021

Election Deadlines Approaching for Requesting Mail-In Ballot, Submitting Endorsement Letters

By Charlie Breitrose | October 25, 2021

The ballot drop off box outside Watertown’s Town Hall.

The final day to request a mail-in ballot from the Town is this week, as is the deadline for submitting an endorsement letter to run in Watertown News.

Elections

LETTER: More Than Forty Parents Back Candidate for Councilor At-Large

By Guest Writer | October 25, 2021

We write to you today to enthusiastically endorse Daniel D’Amico for Watertown Councilor at-large.

Elections

LETTER: Councilor Candidate Seeks to Continue Progress Made in Building a Stronger Community

By Guest Writer | October 25, 2021

Watertown has had a challenging year, yet, working together, we’ve made much progress in building a stronger community. I’m John Gannon, and for the last two years I’ve had the honor of serving as one of your four town councilors at-large.

Around Town

Changes to Town Charter to be Discussed at Watertown Group’s Meeting

By Guest Writer | October 25, 2021

Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment’s October monthly meeting will focus on the proposed changes to the Watertown Town Charter.

Arrests

Police Log: Officer Saves Suicidal Man, Shoplifter Caught Several Hours After Theft

By Charlie Breitrose | October 24, 2021

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Log.

Around Town

Water Main Break Impacting Streets in East Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | October 23, 2021

Residents of Cottage Street and several other streets in the area have been impacted by a water main break on Saturday morning.

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