Real Estate
Seven Homes Sold in Watertown This Week
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See the seven Watertown properties that sold this week.
Watertown Schools Settle Lawsuit Filed by Families of Students Allegedly Mistreated by Preschool Teacher
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The Watertown Public Schools settled a lawsuit brought by the families of four students in the district’s preschool program after alleged verbal and physical treatment by a teacher in the Early Steps Preschool Program.
State Rep. Lawn Plans to Run for Re-Election After Changing Plea in OUI Case
State Rep. John Lawn
Watertown State Rep. John Lawn said he is planning to seek re-election the same week that he changed his plea in the driving under the influence of alcohol case, admitting in a Boston courtroom to sufficient facts on the charges.
Lightning Strikes in Watertown During Brief but Powerful Storm
Lightning strikes in Watertown on July 25, 2025 are circled in yellow. Two other red dots mark strikes nearby in Belmont and Newton.(Map from LightningMaps.org)
A thunderstorm rolled through Watertown Friday afternoon, and two lightning bolts struck around town.
Council President to Republic: Trash Strike “Needs to Come to an End”
Overflowing trash and recycling bins on Main Street during the trash strike. (Photo by Dean Martino)
City Council President Mark Sideris read a letter to the City Council Thursday night in which he calls on Republic Services to end of the trash strike, which began on July 1. The City Council voted to approve sending the letter.
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Government
Soil Borings to be Taken on Multiple Watertown Streets
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Multiple streets in Watertown will be impacted by exploratory boring beginning April 22.
Around Town
Presentation on “War & Deception” in America to be held in Watertown
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The following information was provided by Boston 9/11 Truth:
War & Deception: A PowerPoint Presentation By Author, James Perloff
Kevin Russo
Watertown Wrestling Coach Turned Love of Working With Youth into Hall of Fame Career
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Watertown High School wrestling coach Kevin Russo recently was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
A room full of well-wishers, one coming from across the Atlantic, gathered recently to see Watertown High School wrestling coach Kevin Russo be inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Entertainment
Free Family Event at Arsenal Park in Celebration of Arbor Day
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The public is invited to the 2019 Arbor Day of Service, a free family friendly celebration.
Schools
MassBay Community College Hosting Open House for Prospective Students
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MassBay Community College provided the following information:
MassBay Community College will hold its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. on the Wellesley Hills campus. President Dr. David Podell along with faculty, staff and students will be on hand to greet and welcome prospective students and their families to the Wellesley Hills campus.
Real Estate
House Hunters Have Some Options on Easter Weekend
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Home hunters have some open houses to check out this week in Watertown.
Around Town
Nationally Famous Pizzeria Coming to Watertown
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The sign outside the original Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven, Conn.
Watertown residents will be able to get pizza from one of the most famous pizzerias in the nation when it opens at the new Arsenal Yards project.