Entertainment
See What’s Happening at the Rink in This Week’s Small Saves 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.
Phase 2 of Walker Pond Project Partially Funded After Council Vote
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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.
Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges
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.
See Early Voting Schedule for the 2026 State Primary, Registration Deadline
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.
Council Hears from Public About Potential Watertown Square Garage
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.
More Headlines
Oakley Country Club Recovers from Near Disaster, Clubhouse at Historic Golf Course Rebuilt After Fire
Watertown Student’s Artwork Chosen as a Winner of UMass Lowell’s “Cool Science” Program
See What Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat Said About Health Care, Housing & More
Government
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Approved by House, Moves to Senate
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Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026, to discuss the City’s Home Rule Petition. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
The City of Watertown’s effort to prevent a tax hike for residential property owners, which could be as high as 18%, cleared a major hurdle when it was approved the the House of Representatives on Beacon Hill.
Schools
Students from Watertown Make Dean’s List at Three Colleges
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Local students made the dean’s list at Georgia Tech, Northern Essex Community College, and Salve Regina.
Government
Tree Hearing Planned for Proposed Removal of 4 Trees
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RESCHEDULED TO AUG. 4, 2026 (Click here for information)
A Public Shade Tree Hearing will be held about the proposed removal of four trees on public property on Channing Road, Elmwood Avenue, Fairview Avenue, and Webster Street. See more information from the Watertown Tree Warden, below.
Real Estate
21 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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See the properties hosting homebuyers this weekend in Watertown.
Government
Water & Sewer Rates Increasing More Than Expected Due to Error in Calculations
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Watertown residents will see an increase of 4.5% in both the water and sewer rates for the fiscal year that began on July 1, 2026, which is slightly higher than forecasted a year ago. However, the future increase could be significantly higher than projected due in part to an error made calculating future year revenues.
Obituaries
OBIT: Carolyn Beach Tolman, Nurse Practitioner, Grew Up in Watertown & Married Her High School Sweetheart
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Carolyn Beach Tolman
Carolyn Beach Tolman of Watertown, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on July 13 after a long and valiant battle with cholangiocarcinoma. She spent the final few weeks of her life surrounded by loved ones.
Transportation
MBTA Will Suspend Red Line for 10 Days, Shuttles to Replace Subway Temporarily
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The MBTA announced that Red Line service will be suspended between Alewife and Park Street for 10 consecutive days, July 21 – 30.