Elections

State Senate Candidates Appearing at Democratic Town Committee Forum

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The candidates for the Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate seat will appear at a forum hosted by the Watertown and Belmont Democratic Town Committees. Incumbent Will Brownsberger and challenge Dan Lander will discuss their view on the issues at the forum. The event will be held on Tuesday, June 30 at 7 p.m. at the Coolidge Apartments, 319 Arlington St. in Watertown. The Suffolk & Middlesex District includes Watertown, Belmont, and parts of Cambridge and Boston.

Schools

New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos

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The large W adorns the wall of the glass stairwell near the intersection of Common and Spring streets. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On a tour of the nearly completed new Watertown High School, a group saw classrooms that look ready to host classes, along with some of the gems of the new building: the gymnasium, the auditorium, and a two-story media center (a.k.a. the library). Christy Murphy of owner project management firm Vertex gave an update on the status of the project before the group toured the building. “We are about 97% complete, that’s in dollars, but there’s a lot of details (left). So, as we’re walking around, you’re going to see spaces that are shockingly done — some furniture’s here — finishes,” Murphy said.

Business

City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage

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A rendering of what could be built in and around the Municipal Parking lot in Watertown Square, including a garage and residential building on the parking lot. The image is from the City of Watertown’s virtual open house. One of the biggest topics of discussion around Watertown, these days, is the parking garage proposed to go on the lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. People ask how big, what will it look like, how much will it cost, who will pay for it? There is a key question that needs to be answered first, City Council President Mark Sideris and City Manager George Proakis said in a recent interview with Watertown News: Should the City build a garage?

Entertainment

Last Tour of Historic Edmund Fowle House Before Summer Coming Up Sunday

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The Edmund Fowle House & Museum with our 2022 Yard Art exhibit on display. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)

This Sunday is the last chance for a few months to visit Watertown’s second oldest standing home, the Edmund Fowle House. The Historical Society of Watertown will host the last house tours for the season this Sunday June 21 from 1-4 p.m. with the last tour at 3:15 p.m. The next tour is scheduled for Sept. 20, 2026. At the beginning of the American Revolution, the Fowle House served as headquarters for the executive branch of the Massachusetts government from July, 1775, to September, 1776.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: Dance Performance, Solstice Celebration, Bike Ride, World Cup Watch Party, New Play

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This weekend you can get out and enjoy the nice weather during a Summer Solstice celebration, check out the first performance by the Boston Dance Company in Watertown, catch a World Cup game or two, see a new play, and take a bike ride while learning some history on Juneteenth. BOSTON DANCE THEATER & MOSESIAN ARTS LIVE – CROSSCURRENTSSaturday, June 20 at 7 p.m. & Sunday, June 21 at 2 p.m.Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. Spanning repertory by internationally recognized choreographers, new works created for Boston Dance Theater’s Trainee Program, and performances by guest artists rooted in the local dance community, Crosscurrents offers a layered and immersive audience experience. The program moves between virtuosic contemporary dance, codified training traditions, and embodied philosophical practices, creating a rich field of exchange across styles, lineages, and generations. The evening features selections from BDT’s repertory, including works set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach and Maurice Ravel, alongside new creations by emerging choreographers.

Sports

Young Watertown Cancer Survivor Takes Part in World Cup Pre-Game Ceremony

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Watertown’s Graham Phillips and his father Jonathan in the stands for the June 13 World Cup game after Graham was a flag bearer in the pre-game ceremony. (Contributed Photo)

The eyes of soccer fans around the globe caught a glimpse of a 13-year-old boy from Watertown as he took part in the pre-game ceremony on June 13 before the Scotland-Haiti game in Foxborough. Graham Phillips served as an official Coca-Cola Youth Program flag bearer for the first FIFA World Cup 2026 game at Boston’s World Cup venue. He represented Boston Children’s Hospital as a former patient and cancer survivor. Graham Phillips held one of the Scottish flags in the closer line of flags.