Schools
Watertown Parents Invited to Kindergarten, PreK Information Nights
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Parents and guardians interested in enrolling their children in Watertown’s kindergarten or PreK program can learn more at upcoming information nights.
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.
Schools
Parents & Students Can Have Their Say About Next WHS Principal
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As Watertown School officials seek to find the next Watertown High School principal, parents and students will have an opportunity to talk about what qualities they would like the person to have.
Anti-Bias Coalition
Watertown Event Features “Dreamer” Who Spoke About Undocumented Children in Congress
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A woman who marched from Florida to Washington, D.C., to testify before Congress on behalf of “Dreamers,” that helped lead to the passage of the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) legislation.
Police/Fire
Sheriff Warns to Beware of Social Security Phone Scam
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The following information was provided by the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office:
The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office is warning residents to be alert for a recently reported government imposter scam.
Around Town
Spaces Available in Winter Wellness Classes That Start This Week
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A pair of classes being hosted by Live Well Watertown start this week, and there are still spaces available.
Ari Koufos
See the Top Agents in 2019, a Super Hot Year for Watertown Real Estate
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For Watertown, 2019 was one of the hottest real estate markets ever, and many of the top agents from previous years once again led in sales over the past year.
Arts
Local Artist Offering Drawing, Watercolor Painting Classes
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“The Rangers Camp,” was created by Watertown artist Audrey Jones Childs, who is teaching watercolor and drawing classes.
Local artist, Audrey Jones Childs, is offering classed in drawing and watercolor painting. See more information below.
Around Town
Organization Offering Family Mental Health Support Group
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The following announcement was provided by the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI):
Family Mental Health support group: NAMI Family Mental Health Support Group is a free, structured, confidential peer-led support group for the families of individuals living with mental illness.