Real Estate
A Single Home Sale This Week in Watertown
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See the lone home sold this week in Watertown was a townhouse.
See What Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat Said About Health Care, Housing & More
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Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative, John Lawn and Alison Leary, appeared on a live debate on Watertown Cable Access TV. (Screenshot from WCA-TV)
Transparency on Beacon Hill, the cost of health care, and challenges facing each of the candidates for 10th Middlesex State Representative were among the topics discussed by the two candidates running for the seat representing parts of Watertown, Newton, and Waltham — incumbent John Lawn and challenger, Alison Leary.
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Signed by Governor, Preventing 18% Jump in Property Taxes
Massachusetts State House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown residential property owners could have faced increases of around 18%, but special legislation approved recently on Beacon Hill will prevent that. See the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below.
School Committee Funds Second School Bus to Meet Demand for Riders in 2026-27
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The Watertown Schools will run a second bus this year due to high demand for seats during the school year that begins in September.
See Which Watertown Restaurant is Part of Dine Out Boston
The interior at Bar ‘Cino features exposed brick and artwork. (Photo courtesy of Bar ‘Cino)
A restaurant in Watertown Square is offering a special-course three-course prix-fixe menu during Dine Out Boston, which runs from Aug. 1 to 15, 2026. The menu is only available for dining in.
More Headlines
Student Numbers Growing at Watertown’s Elementary Schools
The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes
School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education
Government
City Council Moving Out of City Hall for July 14 Meeting
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The Parker Annex Building (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
The City Council will not be meeting it the usual place on July 14. The meeting will be held in the Parker Building at 7 p.m. The meeting includes a votes to set next year’s water and sewer rates, on proposed changes to the Noise Ordinance, and a presentation about the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Entertainment
Small Saves’ Room Needs Some Work in This Week’s Cartoon
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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.
Around Town
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
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Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
Around Town
Watertown Groups Organizing “Good Trouble Lives On” Events
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Three Watertown groups will co-sponsor a stand out on July 17 in Watertown Square as part of “Good Trouble Lives On.” (Photo by Joshua Touster)
Three Watertown groups will be taking part in local events as part of “Good Trouble Lives On.” See information provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown, below.
Schools
7 Watertown Students Earn Honors at Boston College High
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Boston College High announced last honor roll, which included several students from Watertown. See the announcement from the school, below.
Real Estate
More Than 20 Properties in Watertown Hosting Open Houses This Weekend
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Tons of open houses to visit in Watertown over the weekend, including some new listings.
Entertainment
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
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An image from “Late Fall.” The film was made by Watertown’s Abigail Jean Lucas, left, who acted in the film along with her son, Leander.
A short film shot during the Pandemic, whose cast includes a Watertown filmmaker and her son, made its world premier in Ireland in May and will be part of several film festivals around the United States.