Around Town
LETTER: Resident Wants to Control Military Spending
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To the Editor:
Before we vote in the Democratic primary on March 3, we need to give serious consideration to the following issue: Our military spending is swallowing our resources.
Record Breaking Home Sale in Watertown, Single Family Goes for $2.6+ Million
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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.
Basketball
Watertown Girls Basketball Stays Cool, Wins Road Tourney Game
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Watertown sophomore Taylor Lambo drives against Boston Latin Academy’s Fiona Mannion in the Div. 3 North first round tournament game. Watertown Coach Pat Ferdinand watches from the sideline.
BOSTON — The Raiders faced a talented Boston Latin Academy team, but Watertown girls basketball coach Pat Ferdinand said that his team remained cool under pressure and pulled away for the 46-36 win.
Police/Fire
Man Who Abandoned Dog Faces Animal Cruelty Charges
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A man faces charges of animal cruelty after he allegedly abandoned a dog in Watertown.
Around Town
Nominations Wanted for 2020 Historic Preservation Awards
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Members of the Historical Commission are pleased to announce the Historic Preservation Awards nomination season is now opened!
Around Town
Mosesian Center Hosting Benefit, Spring Class Registration Open
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The Mosesian Center for the Arts will honor a local design firm and a man who helped found the center at its Annual Benefit. Also, you can now register for spring classes.
Elections
Early Voting for the Presidential Primary Taking Place at Town Hall This Week
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Watertown residents cast their ballots at Watertown Town Hall in the Massachusetts Presidential Primary. Early voting runs through Friday.
The Massachusetts Presidential Primary has begun, and voters in Watertown began casting their votes on Monday.
Around Town
Library Trustee Selected to Fill Vacant Seat on the Board
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Watertown Free Public Library
The Library Board of Trustees once again has a full quota of members after the vacancy left when a trustee elect left town before the term began.
Hockey
WHS Sports: Wrestlers & Track Compete in State Meets, Girls Hockey End Strong
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The winter sports season headed to the postseason, and Watertown had several teams competing in state competitions.