Real Estate
Eight Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Five condos, a single family, a two family, and a townhouse were sold this week.
Family-Run Company Has Created High Tech Medical Parts for Decades in Watertown
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Father and son, Paul (right) and Taylor Heanue, run High Tech Turning, which manufactures parts for medical device manufacturing. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Charles River has been a center of manufacturing for centuries, and the tradition continues today. A 40-year-old company that makes millions of parts each year in its facility that sits just a block from the river.
City May Explore Leasing DCR Pool, Park Along Charles River
The DCR’s Dealtry Pool in Watertown.
Watertown officials may seek to lease the Dealtry Pool and Cannalonga Park and increase the staffing and improve maintenance of the facilities along the Charles River.
New Public Art Opens in Area of Watertown Facing Years of Road Construction
“Transitions” by MASARY Studios, one of the new art installations in Coolidge Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Coolidge Square, the heart of East Watertown, will be a construction zone for the next few years, but the area has a pair of new public art pieces to bring a little joy to the area that will endure the chaos of road and sidewalk replacement.
Charles River Ferry Taking Shape — Wada Hoppah Will Soon Take to the Water
Drew Rollert, founder of Wada Hoppah, standing on the nearly completed Charles River ferry. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
CONCORD — Three years of dreams and a year-and-a-half of design and labor is coming together in the form of the first modern ferry built to navigate the Charles River.
More Headlines
City Council Passes Budget, Now Await Legislature’s Decision on Tax Relief
Gold Kings Hockey Will Face New Foes Next Season, League Gets New Name
Sacrifices of Veterans Remembered at Memorial Day Ceremony; Importance of Veterans Benefits Discussed
Government
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street will be temporarily closed from May 2-12, 2026, to undergo electrical service upgrades in the building.
Schools
Class of 2019 Can Get Copies of Their School Records Before They are Destroyed
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Members of the Class of 2019 can get copies of the records before they are destroyed. See more information in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.
Entertainment
COMIC: See What Caught Small Saves’ Eye
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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.
Schools
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Government
Council to Discuss Watertown’s FY27 Budget at 3 Public Hearings
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Watertown City Hall
The City Council will hold three public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget on May 6, 11 and 12 at 6 p.m each day. The meetings will take place in City Hall, will be televised by Watertown Cable Access, and will be available by Zoom (click here for links). See more details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Letters
LETTER: How Did That Garage Get There??
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“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw
To quote one of our Watertown residents in Watertown News regarding the survey for the (failed) city logo, “There is a FlashVote asking for input on which of 4 versions of this logo people prefer. Not sure why this project has continued without community input until – ‘which version of this logo do you prefer?’ The comments in this thread were clear, sensible and seemingly went completely unheard…”
Entertainment
Exhibit “The Jane Gang: Drawing Meets Painting” Opens at Watertown Art Gallery
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The following information was provided by Storefront Art Projects:
Storefront Art Projects presents: “The Jane Gang: Drawing Meets Painting” featuring Jane Goldman and Friends. The exhibit runs May 2-30, 2026. A reception will be held on Saturday, May 2, 1-4 p.m.