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Watertown Student’s Artwork Chosen as a Winner of UMass Lowell’s “Cool Science” Program

By Guest Writer | 5 hours ago

A Watertown 11th grader will have her artwork displayed on buses in Lowell after being selected as one of the winners of the Cool Science programs, sponsored by UMass Lowell.

See What Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat Said About Health Care, Housing & More

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.

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World Cup Watch Parties Planned at Armenian Cultural & Educational Center

By Charlie Breitrose | July 4, 2026

Four watch parties on three days will be hosted in Watertown by the Armenian Cultural & Educational Center.

Entertainment

COMIC: See How Small Saves Spends the Fourth of July

By Guest Writer | July 4, 2026

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.

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Explore the City’s Hidden Gems, Public Art, Hear Plans for the Square During July’s Watertown Walks

By Guest Writer | July 3, 2026

Live Well Watertown has teamed with different groups around town to host weekly walks. Each one has a different focus. See more details in the information provided by Live Well Watertown, below.

Around Town

Speak with State Rep. Owens at 2 Watertown Office Hours in July

By Guest Writer | July 3, 2026

State Rep. Steve Owens.

State Rep. Steve Owens will host a pair of office hours in Watertown this month, and another in Cambridge. See more in the announcement from Owens’ office, below.

Real Estate

Watertown Properties Hosting Open Houses on Friday and Tuesday

By Charlie Breitrose | July 3, 2026

A pair of open houses will take place over an extended Independence Day weekend.

Around Town

Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection

By Charlie Breitrose | July 2, 2026

With a collection of tens of thousands of historic post cards, Watertown’s Kathryn Alpert had a wealth of choices for her new book “Lost & Found: Historic Boston in Post Cards.” Watertown News spoke with Alpert about the creation of her book.

Entertainment

Area Independence Day Celebrations, and MBTA Schedules for July 3 & 4

By Charlie Breitrose | July 2, 2026

Fireworks

Boston will have plenty to do to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, and buses, subways, and the commuter rail will operate on altered schedules. The MBTA released information about the schedule changes.

Entertainment

WEEKEND FUN: South Asian Music, World Cup Watch, Art at the Armenian Museum, Crafts for Kids, Sewing Machine Group

By Charlie Breitrose | July 2, 2026

The Fourth of July weekend has some activities, including a concert featuring South Asian music on Sunday, get out of the heat and see some art Friday or Sunday, or watch the World Cup all weekend. The Watertown Library will be the venue for kids crafts on Friday, and a sewing machine group meets on Sunday.

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