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Jobs Available for 2020 U.S. Census Workers
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The 2020 Census is approaching, and there are job opportunities available.
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.
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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
Voting Ends Soon for Which Local Non-Profit Will Win $15,000
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Watertown Savings Bank customers can help their favorite non-profit receive $15,000 in honor of its 150th anniversary, but the deadline to vote is approaching.
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Library Announces 2020 One Book, One Watertown Selection
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The Watertown Free Public Library is pleased to announce Lara Prescott’s debut novel, The Secrets They Kept as our selection for One Book, One Watertown 2020. Copies of the book, including large print, playaway, ebooks, and e-audiobooks will be available at the Library in January, across from the Reference Desk. A full schedule of March programs will follow.
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January at the Senior Center: Tax Tips, Transportation, Hearing Loss & More
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Watertown Senior Center
The Watertown Senior Center has a wide variety of events and activities happening in January, including tax information, a program about hearing loss, a group where you can discuss death with no agenda, and ways to get around town.
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High-Tech Lights on Watertown Square Trees Allow for More Colorful Display
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The new lights on the trees on the Watertown Square Delta can change colors and display patterns.
The lights on the trees in Watertown Square have gone high tech, and will be lit for more than just the holidays.
All-Stars
More than a Dozen Raiders Named Middlesex League All-Stars, 3 Got MVP Award
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A baker’s dozen of Watertown High School athletes from five sports made the Middlesex League All-Star teams during the fall sports season, with three named MVP in their sport.
Rodrigo Freitas
Watertown Junior Named to Boston Globe’s Boys Soccer All-Scholastic Team
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Watertown’s Rodrigo Freitas celebrates after scoring the winning goal in double overtime over Dracut in the North Section quarterfinal.
Watertown junior Rodrigo Freitas added yet another accolade for the 2019 boys soccer season when he made the Boston Globe’s All-Scholastic team.
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Find Out What’s Open & Closed on Christmas in Watertown
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Most government offices, retail stores and restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day. A few will remain open, at least part of the day.