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Care Packages Made by Children in Watertown Lift Spirits of Sailors Deployed to the Middle East

By Charlie Breitrose | 6 hours ago

Sailors deployed to the Middle East received care packages sent from Watertown. (Contributed Photo)

Packages sent by a Watertown-based Operation American Soldier put a smile on the faces of a group of sailors deployed to the Middle East.

New Historic Marker to be Unveiled, Celebrates Day That Watertown Welcomed a Key Figure in the Revolution

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.

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Government

LETTER: City Government —Trust, but Verify

By Guest Writer | April 11, 2026

(Updated April 13: the number of units allowed in the Watertown Square Zoning was corrected to 4,423 (from 3,701) after confirming in the approved Watertown Square Area Plan)

By Linda ScottWatertown Resident

After attending the April 6th meeting on potential changes to Watertown Square and reviewing comments to my Watertown News Letter entitled “How Honest is our Development Process?”, I decided to tackle the issue of government honesty and transparency head on, with real life, current examples.

Entertainment

COMIC: See Why Small Saves Has Taken Up Journaling

By Guest Writer | April 11, 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.

Entertainment

Artwork by Watertown Students Going on Display at City Hall

By Guest Writer | April 10, 2026

Young artists from the Watertown Public Schools will have their works shown at City Hall in the last half of April. A reception is planned on the first evening of the exhibit. See more information in the announcement form the Watertown Public Schools, below.

Entertainment

Watertown Musicians Part of Ensemble Performing in Waltham

By Guest Writer | April 10, 2026

The upcoming performance by Dinosaur Annex Music Ensemble includes Sue-Ellen Hershman Tcherepnin on flute and the artistic director is Hubert Ho, both from Watertown. See more information about the concert in the announcement provided the group.

Around Town

Get Ready to Start Biking at an Event Hosted by Live Well Watertown, Watertown TMA, Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

By Guest Writer | April 10, 2026

Live Well Watertown will host a series of bike events, beginning in April with an event focused on getting back on your bike, or getting started biking. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.

Real Estate

Busy Weekend on the Watertown Real Estate Market

By Charlie Breitrose | April 10, 2026

Home buyers have more than 30 open houses to choose from in Watertown this weekend.

Police/Fire

Hockey Game to Raise Funds to Help Family of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Attend Memorial Ceremony

By Guest Writer | April 9, 2026

Watertown Firefighter Matthew Callahan.

The following information came from the Watertown Firefighters Relief Association:

The Matthew Callahan Memorial Fundraiser features a Watertown Fire vs. Watertown Police hockey game on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Warrior Ice Arena, 90 Guest St. in Brighton.

Around Town

National Grid to Host Customer Assistance Events in Waltham, Other Locations

By Guest Writer | April 9, 2026

National Grid will host an informational meeting about how customers can get help managing their energy bills on April 14 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. at McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church St. in Waltham. The meeting is one of dozens around Greater Boston. See details in the announcement from National Grid, below.