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/972/?fbclid=IwAR1wR7XDX4kAWceRgAR58782208Wrbk5xzMTVQ3WdQXYwcOSvVAKESaHMk0)

  • 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

Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million

By Charlie Breitrose | 11 hours ago

The home that fetched a record-breaking figure in Watertown. (Courtesy of Compass)

A four-bedroom Colonial near Oakley Country Club sold for the highest price on record for a single-family home in Watertown.

State Rep. Candidate Debate to be Hosted by Watertown News, Watertown Cable

In the first of two debates for races in the Sept. 1, 2026 State Primary, the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative will appear in a live televised debate on Watertown Cable Access Television. The debate is co-sponsored by Watertown News.

Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space

A view of the proposed mixed-use project at 9 Galen St. on the site of the former mill building. (From RMR Group Plans)

The large brick building facing the Delta in Watertown Square could be turned into a mixed-use building with six stories and 285 residential units and space for 6,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail.

City Council to Hold First Discussion of Watertown Square Project, Including a Parking Garage

The proposed Demonstration Project in Watertown Square — which includes a parking garage, a residential building, retail space, and green open space — will be discussed by the City Council on Aug. 10 at the Watertown Library. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.

More Headlines

Bodywork Businesses Shutdown by City, One Had “Items of Sexual Nature”
TREATY DAY 250: Pact Signed in Watertown in 1776 Remains Alive 250 Years Later
UPDATE: Vehicle Strikes Pole on Main Street, Knocks Out Power in Area – Repairs to Take Until After 9 p.m.
Business

Hear About the Arsenal Corridor at the Watertown Business Coalition’s After Hours Event

By Charlie Breitrose | March 3, 2020

Watertown’s Commander’s Mansion.

A panel of people familiar with business and development on the Arsenal Street Corridor will speak at the Watertown Business Coalition’s After Hours event on Thursday night.

Entertainment

See Photos from Watertown High School Drama’s “Chicago” the Musical

By Charlie Breitrose | March 3, 2020

Senior Toni Carton, left, played Velma Kelly in “Chicago,” performed at Watertown High School last weekend. On the right is Alicia Karunaratne as Liz.

Over the weekend, audiences enjoyed three performances of theWatertown High School Dramatic Arts Program’s production of the musical “Chicago” the high school edition.

ASL

Watertown Children’s Theatre Presenting Sensory-Friendly, ASL Interpreted Performance of “Frozen Jr.”

By Guest Writer | March 3, 2020

Watertown Children’s Theatre will present Frozen Jr. at the Mosesian Center for the Arts from March 20-22, and there will be a special sensory-friendly/ASL interpreted performance.

Around Town

Tour Watertown’s Historic Edmund Fowle House in March

By Guest Writer | March 3, 2020

Edmund Fowle House, home of the Historical Society of Watertown.

The Historical Society of Watertown announced that the historic Edmund Fowle House will be open for tours on Sunday, March 15, 2020. Visitors can also view the special exhibit.

Basketball

Watertown Exits Tournament After Frantic Comeback Falls Short

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2020

Watertown senior Devon Breen battles two Hamilton-Wenham defenders in the MIAA Div. 3 North Section quarterfinal.

A huge second-half comeback fell just short for the Watertown boys basketball team, and the Raiders lost at home to Hamilton-Wenham, 45-41, Sunday afternoon.

Election 2020

Super Tuesday: Information About Voting in the Presidential Primary

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2020

Massachusetts will be voting in the Super Tuesday, Presidential Primary on March 3, 2020, and polls will be open in Watertown from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Charity

Sign Up for the 2020 Watertown Town-Wide Spelling Bee

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2020

The 10th annual Watertown Town-wide Spelling Bee is coming up and teams can sign up now.

Election 2020

CANCELLED: Learn About Rank by Choice Voting at Forum in Watertown

By Guest Writer | March 2, 2020

The organizers of this event announced on March 13 that they have cancelled it due to the Coronavirus outbreak.

The following information was provided by Progressive Watertown:

In 2020, Massachusetts voters will be voting on a ballot measure to decide whether the state should use rank-by-choice voting.

Load more posts

Support Watertown News

Newsletter

Watertown News

Recent Posts

  • LETTER: MWRA, Keep Your Promise of a Clean Charles River

    I don't know about you, but I love being able to access the Charles River here in Watertown. We have invested a lot in cleaning up our waterways, especially the Charles River and it shows.

  • Rescheduled Tree Hearing to be Held for Proposed Removal of 4 Trees

    The tree hearing about four trees on public property on Channing Road, Elmwood Avenue, Fairview Avenue, was originally scheduled for July 23, but was rescheduled for Aug. 4.

  • More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown

    Watertown home seekers have 14 open houses to visit over the weekend of July 24-26. (more…)

  • WEEKEND FUN: Arts Pop Up, Watertown Children’s Theatre, Pair of Art Exhibits, Music & Theater Performance, Screening of “Hamilton”

    "DEMOCRACY IS A VERB AND SO IS LOVE," by Julia Csekö is on display at exhibits at the the Mosesian Center for the Arts. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose) The Watertown Arts Market is still a couple weeks away, but you can see several artists and listen to live music at the Arts Pop Up on Saturday.

  • Watertown Police Unions Endorse Candidate for Middlesex District Attorney

    David Solet The following announcement was provided by the David Solet for Middlesex District Attorney Campaign: Two Watertown Police Unions announced July 22 that they have endorsed David Solet, a veteran trial attorney and 2025 Middlesex County Prosecutor of the Year, to replace current District Attorney Marian Ryan, citing fundamental differences in their approach to pursuing justice and protecting the residents of Middlesex County. (more…)

Recent Comments

  • “Not sure why the links aren't working. Sometimes there is a problem if pop up tabs are blocked. Here are…”

    — Charlie Breitrose on Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space

  • “The Links to see the project plans and architectural renderings are not working. Without getting to see the details, it…”

    — Mary Martin on Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space

  • “I think that you've touched upon the heart of the matter, Paul. Communities do use factors to determine compensation. Our…”

    — Linda Scott on OP-ED: Comparing the Watertown City Manager’s Salary to Other Top Administrators & Mayors

  • “I agree with Marcia's concern but it does appear that, on the street-facing facades, the top three floors are set…”

    — Jean Ann Schulte on Developer Looking at Turning Old Mill Building into Residential Building with Retail Space

  • “Who is claiming they are or they are not? Communities set their own compensation for municipal CEOs based on a…”

    — Paul Fahey - Former Watertown Resident and Elected Official on OP-ED: Comparing the Watertown City Manager’s Salary to Other Top Administrators & Mayors

Newsletter

© Copyright 2026, Watertown News

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

Back to top ↑