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Bodywork Businesses Shutdown by City, One Had “Items of Sexual Nature”

By Guest Writer | 3 hours ago

The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The Watertown Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Watertown Police Department, Zoning & Code Enforcement Team, Inspectional Services Division, and with assistance from the FBI Boston’s Child Exploitation — Human Trafficking Task Force, conducted inspections of bodywork establishments in Watertown on July 22, 2026, resulting in closure of multiple businesses due to violations of the City’s rules and regulations.

TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later

Members of the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes traveled to take part in the celebration fo the 250th anniversary of the Treaty of Watertown (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Hundreds packed a theater in Watertown on Saturday to celebrate an event that took place 250 years before. The town was the site of the signing of the United States’ first treaty with a foreign nation — the Treaty of Watertown. Descendants of the signers of the document from the Mi’kmaq and Maliseet tribes emphasized that the agreement that was forged as a wartime alliance also created friendships and provided rights and protections for the signers that are still important in 2026.

UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.

A pole struck by a vehicle lies on top of power lines on Main Street. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

A vehicle struck a utility pole on Main Street, snapping it in half and cutting off power for several hundred customers on Monday around noon.

Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate

Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026, to discuss the City’s Home Rule Petition. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.

The City of Watertown’s effort to prevent a tax hike for residential property owners, which could be as high as 18%, cleared a major hurdle when it was approved the the House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.

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Around Town

Watertown Library Reopens, Virtual Programing Still Available

By Guest Writer | July 28, 2020

The Watertown Free Public Library partially reopened on July 27.

The following information was provided by the Watertown Library:

The Watertown Free Public Library reopens this week for browsing only. This means you will be able to check out materials and purchase used books in the café. Our librarians will be able to direct you to what you’re looking for. Curbside pickup service will continue. For more information about visiting the Library, visit watertownlib.org.

Arrests

Police Log: Nearly $10K in Jewelry Stolen, Multiple Time Shoplifter Nabbed

By Charlie Breitrose | July 27, 2020

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department. Arrests

July 16, 2:37 p.m.: A man came to the Police Station because he heard he might be wanted on a warrant. Watertown Police confirmed he had an active warrant. The 33-year-old man from Warwick, R.I., was arrested on the warrant for violation of a harassment prevention order out of Waltham District Court. July 18, 12:12 p.m.: Security at Target spotted a man who they had observed shoplifting dozens of times from March to July 2020.

Around Town

Watertown Scouts Hold Crossing Over Ceremony

By Guest Writer | July 27, 2020

Daniel Duarte crosses the bridge from Cub Scouts, leading his mother Evelyn Pedroza and
brother Jeremiah Rios over to the Cub Scouts.

The following piece was submitted by Watertown Troop 30:

Watertown’s Troop 30 held a socially-distant crossing over ceremony last week as two new Boy Scouts were promoted into its ranks.

Building for the Future

See How to Join the Community Forum on Watertown High School Project on July 29

By Guest Writer | July 27, 2020

A rendering of what a new high school could look like if it’s built on the current site and the Phillips School site. In this option, a bridge would link the buildings on the third floor.

The following information was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:

The Watertown School Building Committee (SBC) invites you to its 4th community forum to discuss the High School Building Project.

Schools

School Committee Discussing Scenarios for Reopening in the Fall

By Charlie Breitrose | July 26, 2020

The School Committee will be discussing the possible scenarios for opening the Watertown Schools in the fall at a meeting on Monday, July 27 at 7 p.m.

Around Town

Portion of Filippello Park Closing for Construction

By Guest Writer | July 26, 2020

Filippello Park.

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Recreation Department:

The Filippello (Arlington) section of Filippello Park will be closed to the public and all users beginning Monday, July 27 at 6:00am and ending Friday, July 31 at 6:00pm due to the installation of pole foundations for the new lighting system.

Real Estate

Million Dollar Home Sold in Watertown This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | July 26, 2020

This week’s home sales include a single family home that sold for more than $1 million.

Entertainment

Watertown Summer Concert Series is Back, Starts This Week

By Guest Writer | July 25, 2020

The Blues Dogs will be the first band to play in the Watertown Summer Concert Series on July 29.

The following announcement was part of the Town Manager’s COVID-19 Update. (See the whole update by clicking here) Attendees should follow the latest social distancing and face covering requirements:

Great news! Concerts are still happening! This year marks twenty-one years that the Saltonstall Park Concert Series has provided free music and entertainment in Watertown’s historic Saltonstall Park.