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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.
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.
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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.
The interior at Bar ‘Cino features exposed brick and artwork. (Photo courtesy of Bar ‘Cino)
A restaurant in Watertown Square is offering a special-course three-course prix-fixe menu during Dine Out Boston, which runs from Aug. 1 to 15, 2026. The menu is only available for dining in.
The Watertown Farmers Market returns on June 10, 2026. (Courtesy of Watertown Farmers Market)
The Watertown Farmers Market season begins this week, with the first market of 2026 taking place on Wednesday. See more information about what to expect, how to get there, and food asssistance programs in the announcement provided by the Watertown Farmers Market, below.
Three Watertown students graduated from Boston College High School, and several made the school’s honor roll. See the information provided by BC High, below.
The Parade started the festivities for Watertown Pride 2026 on June 6. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown Pride returned to Watertown Square for the fifth year on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Crews will be doing sidewalk work in multiple parts of Mt. Auburn Street this week, including in the business district in Coolidge Square. Businesses will remain open during the construction, some may be accessible only using rear entrances. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Six condos, a single family, a townhouse, and a two family were sold this week.
The following announcement was provided by the organizers of the Town Wide Yard Sale:
Join us for the 2026 Town Wide Yard Sale on Saturday, June 13th and Sunday June 14th!
State Rep. Steve Owens.
State Rep. Steve Owens will host a pair of office hours in Watertown during the month of June. See details in the announcement provided by Owen’s office, below.
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.