Around Town
Watertown Recreation Offering April Vacation Programs, Sign Up Open
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Watertown Recreation will host a April Vacation Program from April 21 to 24. See details in the information from the Rec Department, below.
New Historic Marker to be Unveiled, Celebrates Day That Watertown Welcomed a Key Figure in the Revolution
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A new historic marker celebrating the visit to Watertown by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784 will will be unveiled on Sunday, April 19.
Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring
Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)
Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring.
Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park
A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)
Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space.
Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
More Headlines
First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project
Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
Part of School Street to Close This Week for Construction
Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Has Something Besides Hockey on His Mind
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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.
Police/Fire
Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Around Town
Hear High Schoolers’ Perspectives & Experiences at Community Forum
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:
Come engage with students from Watertown High School in a community forum focusing on student perspectives and experiences. Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment will be featuring student voices at our next quarterly meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 8th from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank room at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Elections
State Senate Candidate Receives State House Staff Union Endorsement
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by The Lander Committee:
Daniel Lander announced his state senate campaign was endorsed by IBEW 2222 this week, marking his support for organized labor and for State House unionization efforts. In addition to representing thousands of workers across Greater Boston, IBEW 2222 represents State House employees organizing a staff union.
Real Estate
Watertown Has More Than a Dozen Open Houses This Weekend
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Check out the open houses in town this weekend.
Around Town
Watertown Unveils Visitors Guide Ahead of Busy Summer of 2026
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The cover of the Watertown Visitors Guide, produced by the City of Watertown.
Watertown’s history, activities, dining and more have been highlighted in the new Watertown Visitors Guide. The City of Watertown produced the four-page booklet in anticipation of a busy summer in Greater Boston.
Business
New Dining Option with a 20+ Menus Hosting Grand Opening Celebration in Watertown
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Wonder will celebrate the grand opening of its Watertown location on March 19. (Courtesy of Wonder)
Wonder, which has been called a virtual food hall, will mark the opening of its new Watertown location with a grand opening celebration on March 19 with samples, giveaways, and activities. See the announcement from Wonder, below.