Real Estate
Seven Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three condos, a pair of two family homes, and two townhouses were sold this week.
See What Candidates for 10th Middlesex State Rep. Seat Said About Health Care, Housing & More
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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.
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.
See Which Watertown Restaurant is Part of Dine Out Boston
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.
More Headlines
Student Numbers Growing at Watertown’s Elementary Schools
The Public Will Get to Tour the New Watertown High School Before the First Day of Classes
School Committee Approves Interim Student Services Head, Creates Subcommittee to Review Special Education
Food
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
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Mighty Squirrel Brewing opened its new biergarten at Gore Place. (Photo from Mighty Squirrel)
There’s plenty going on in Watertown’s food and drink scene, with a new beer garden, a restaurant headed to a bigger space, and a newish restaurant getting the attention of regional media.
Elections
Challenger Officially on the Ballot for State Senate Election
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by Lander for State Senate Campaign:
Daniel Lander’s campaign turned in one thousand signatures from across the district to qualify for the Democratic Primary ballot on Sept. 1st. This ensures that for the first time since 2012, voters will have a real choice in who represents them in the State Senate.
Entertainment
SMALL SAVES: A Mother’s Day Cartoon
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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: Online Loan Scam, Construction Vehicle Missing, Small Fire
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Schools
Governor Stops by Watertown High School to Give a Teacher Appreciation Week Gift
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Gov. Maura Healey, right, presented Watertown High School teacher Liz Mundy with flowers and a proclamation on May 7. (Screenshot from the Watertown Public Schools’ Instagram)
Watertown High School teacher Liz Mundy received some special gifts on Thursday as part of Teacher Appreciation Week: flowers and a proclamation delivered personally by Gov. Maura Healey.
Business
Nine Watertown Organizations Named Winners in WSB Annual Customer Choice Awards
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All the 2026 winners of Watertown Savings Bank’s Customer Choice Awards. (Photo from Watertown Savings Bank)
Watertown Savings Bank hosted the winners of the 2026 Customer Choice Awards, and handed out $100,000 to non-profits from Watertown, Belmont, Waltham, Newton, Arlington, and beyond. See details in the announcement from WSB, below.
Real Estate
Plenty of Open Houses to Visit in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Homebuyers have a large selection of properties to visit in town this week.