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Watertown Man Leaps into National Finals of NBC’s American Ninja Warrior

By Jim Vershbow, Contributor | 3 hours ago

Matt D’Amico (right) who grew up in Watertown, with American Ninja Warrior Coach and business partner Lucas Reale during the recent Eastern Regional Finals. (Photo by Scott Everett White/NBC)

Remember when you were 6 years old and got your first baseball mitt or hockey stick, in anticipation of playing games that would become the passion of a lifetime? Well, there’s a whole new generation of young athletes passing on team sports for the opportunity to attend Obstacle Training Facilities that offer Ninja Warrior classes. Matt D’amico represents one such example, a local boy turned young man, and his story of independence, effort, determination and maturity – ultimately leading to success in more ways than one.

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

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.

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

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

Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation Welcomes Four New Members of Board of Directors

By Guest Writer | 4 hours ago

The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation welcomes four new board members to the Board of Directors over the last year: Rachel Kaprielian, Christina Murphy, Dwayne Parmley and Erin Webb. The Watertown Community Foundation relies on the Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership and guidance for its grant making efforts, oversight and stewardship of the Foundation’s financial resources, and bring valuable insight, expertise and community connection to identify and address opportunities and challenges in Watertown.

Around Town

21 Watertown Residents Riding in the 2026 Pan-Mass Challenge

By Guest Writer | 5 hours ago

The following announcement was provided by the Pan-Mass Challenge:

This Aug. 1 and 2, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,000 cyclists and 4,000 volunteers on Aug. 1-2 to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Participants from local communities will be among those helping support the PMC’s mission to fund lifesaving cancer research and treatment.

Schools

Watertown Residents Graduate and Make Dean’s List at Their Colleges

By Guest Writer | 5 hours ago

Watertown students earned degrees from Tufts, UMass Amherst, and University of Wisconsin. Local students also earned honors from Tufts, Holy Cross, UMass Amherst, and Wisconsin.

Around Town

Mt. Auburn St. Project: Sidewalk Reconstruction and Drainage Installation This Week

By Guest Writer | July 26, 2026

The Mt. Auburn Street Project during the week of July 27-31 includes sidewalk work from Boylston to School streets, Hillside Avenue to Upland Road, and School Street to Amherst Road. Drainage work will take place from Bates Road to Russell Avenue.

Real Estate

Nine Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | July 26, 2026

Five condos, a single family, a two family, a three family, and a townhouse were sold this week.

Entertainment

Watertown Wheels: Third Annual Classic Car Show at Commander’s Mansion

By Guest Writer | July 25, 2026

The third annual Watertown Wheels Classic Car Show is coming to the Commander’s Mansion on Sunday, Aug. 2 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See how to attend, or even enter the event in the information provided by the City of Watertown’s Events Team, below.

Entertainment

See What Small Saves is Up to in This Week’s Cartoon

By Guest Writer | July 25, 2026

James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.

Letters

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

By Guest Writer | July 24, 2026

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. Many of us remember when you had to get a tetanus shot if you were exposed to the water. But we have waited a long time (since 1972!) for the MWRA to live up to its promise of a truly swimmable, fishable Charles River.