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New Watertown High School Nearing Completion — See Photos

By Charlie Breitrose | 3 hours ago

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).

Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show

Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below.

City Manager, Council President Answer Questions About Watertown Square Garage

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?

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

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.

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Real Estate

Several Open Houses in Watertown Over Memorial Day Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | May 22, 2026

See the properties hosting open houses this weekend.

Police/Fire

Watertown Police Respond to Online Threat at Perkins School

By Guest Writer | May 21, 2026

Perkins School for the BlindThe Howe Building at Perkins School for the Blind.

Police responded to an online threat directed at Perkins School for the Blind on Thursday, May 21. The Watertown Police sent out a statement about the incident. Read it below.

Around Town

Fire Department Looking to Hire Paramedics to Run 2 Ambulances; Keep Hydrants Snow Free

By Charlie Breitrose | May 21, 2026

The Watertown Fire Department received funding this year to run two ambulances, and now the challenge is to hire enough paramedics to run both.

Letters

LETTER: What Has City Council Done to Save Post Office?

By Guest Writer | May 21, 2026

Greetings Councilors:

Wake up residents of Watertown!!! If you want to accept the words of a developer; maybe I can share some out-of-circulation drachmas.

Around Town

Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Revolution With Historical Tour of Watertown

By Guest Writer | May 21, 2026

Edmund Fowle House, home of the Historical Society of Watertown.

The Historical Society of Watertown will host a walking tour focused on Watertown During the Revolution on May 24 and June 7. See more details in the announcement from the Historical Society, below.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Man Pulls Taser on Tow Truck Driver, Checks Intercepted and Altered

By Charlie Breitrose | May 20, 2026

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

Around Town

Mount Auburn Cemetery Becomes First Cemetery in the U.S. to Earn AGZA Green Zone Certification

By Guest Writer | May 20, 2026

The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:

Mount Auburn Cemetery, the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA), and Quiet Communities announced that Mount Auburn has become the first cemetery in the United States to earn AGZA Green Zone® Certification, cutting carbon emissions by 16 tons annually.

Schools

College Students from Watertown Make Honor Roll, Graduate & Present Research Projects

By Guest Writer | May 20, 2026

Students from Watertown earned honors at Emerson College and SNHU; graduated from Regis College; and students presented their research projects.

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