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Phase 2 of the Walker Pond project would help create a new park on the Westside of Watertown .
The effort to create a new public park in Watertown received a boost on Tuesday when the City Council approved nearly $1 million to go toward the cost of improvements to the Walker Pond site.
Watertown’s Logan March, 7, signed a letter of intent with the Boston College football team. BC Head Coach Bill O’Brien presents the letter to Logan and his parents, Lyla and Robert. (Photo by Boston College Athletics)
Boston College’s football team announced the latest roster addition, Logan March, a 7-year-old from Watertown who was born with a rare genetic disorder.
The Massachusetts State Primary will take place on Sept. 1, 2026. Democrats will have several races in which they can cast their vote, and Republicans can select the candidate for governor. You don’t have to wait until election day to vote, see the early voting times, and how to vote by mail.
The larger of the two garage options presented by the City of Watertown at the May 20 open house.
The City Council got a mix of opinions about the possibility of building a multi-story parking garage in the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square on Monday night.
Watertown’s Girls on the Run group at the 2025 5K. (Photo by Hailey Poe)
The Girls on the Run program returns this fall. Participants build up to participate in a 5K event. The program is open to all girls in grades 3-5 from Watertown. See details provided by Watertown Girls on the Run, below.
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s State Senate primary debate with Will Brownsberger and Daniel Lander on Thursday, Aug. 20 from 1-2 p.m.
Watertown homebuyers have 18 open houses to visit over the weekend of Aug. 15 and 16.
The 2026 semifinals of the Watertown Summer Basketball League began at Saltonstall Park on Wednesday night. Pictured is the tip off of the 2024 Finals. (Courtesy of Watertown Recreation)
On the first night of semifinal play at Saltonstall Park, the top two teams lived up to their seedings and prevailed in each of their best-of-three Papas Elite Basketball League series. See details provided by the League organizers.
Head to the Watertown Library Saturday to hear a concert featuring the Australian Aboriginal instrument known as the didgeridoo. Take a stroll around Mount Auburn Cemetery on Sunday lead by an ecotherapist. Photos from Armenia are on display at Project Save on Saturday. The Hatch Makerspace is hosting an LGBTQ+ Craft night on Friday. Enjoy one of several spritzes and some Italian food at Bar ‘Cino on Saturday and Sunday.
As a former board President of Progressive Massachusetts and one of PMs first members, I have fought for Progressive legislation for many years and I understand how legislation gets passed.
So when Will Brownsberger and Dan Lander both called me and asked for my endorsement (as a Watertown City Councilor), despite the fact that Lander and I are more aligned ideologically, I knew the decision was clear — Brownsberger was my choice.
The Papas Elite Summer Basketball League playoffs are underway. Pictured is action from the 2025 finals. (Photo by Watertown Recreation)
Watertown’s Papas Elite Summer Basketball League tipped off the post season on Tuesday night, with the winners moving on to the best-of-three semifinals.
The league features current and former college basketball players. Game 1 of the semifinals series will be played on Wednesday evening at the outdoor courts at Saltonstall Park, behind the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. Games are free to attend.
Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander for State Senate:
The AFL-CIO of Massachusetts has endorsed Daniel Lander’s campaign, marking the first time in years that the organization has endorsed against an incumbent in a democratic primary. The endorsement spotlights Daniel’s commitment to the labor movement, but also highlights Senator Brownsberger’s opposition to supporting unions in Massachusetts.