Schools
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.
Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges
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Watertown’s Logan March, 7, signed a letter of intent with the Boston College football team. BC Head Coach Bill O’Brien presents the letter to Logan and his parents, Lyla and Robert. (Photo by Boston College Athletics)
Boston College’s football team announced the latest roster addition, Logan March, a 7-year-old from Watertown who was born with a rare genetic disorder.
See Early Voting Schedule for the 2026 State Primary, Registration Deadline
The Massachusetts State Primary will take place on Sept. 1, 2026. Democrats will have several races in which they can cast their vote, and Republicans can select the candidate for governor. You don’t have to wait until election day to vote, see the early voting times, and how to vote by mail.
Council Hears from Public About Potential Watertown Square Garage
The larger of the two garage options presented by the City of Watertown at the May 20 open house.
The City Council got a mix of opinions about the possibility of building a multi-story parking garage in the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square on Monday night.
Oakley Country Club Recovers from Near Disaster, Clubhouse at Historic Golf Course Rebuilt After Fire
Oakley Country Club’s Board President, John Verderese, walks through a refurbished dining area damaged during a fire in December 2024. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A place with much history, both locally and in the sports world, faced near disaster in late 2024. A bit more than a year later, the Watertown’s Oakley Country Club has rebuilt and welcomes golfers and others to the first place where the “father of American golf” worked in the United States.
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Elections
Three Watertown City Councilors Endorse State Senate Candidate
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander for State Senate:
Three Watertown city councilors have rescinded their endorsements of Will Brownsberger and are now endorsing Daniel Lander and his campaign for state senate. As Daniel continues to build strong support in Watertown, Councilors John Gannon, Theo Offei, and Tony Palomba, have endorsed Daniel because of his focus on building a State Senate that fights for working people.
Letters
LETTER: Housing Advocates Encouraged to Attend Meeting on Watertown Square Redevelopment
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This Monday, Aug. 10th, the city will hold a public meeting to update the public about the Watertown Square Demonstration Project at 6 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library.
Food
See Which Watertown Restaurant is Part of Dine Out Boston
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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.
Letters
LETTER: Concerns About Redesign of Mt. Auburn Street
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Greetings Councilors:
Are you aware of the many resident concerns being voiced about the excessive size of the sidewalk bump outs along the Mount Auburn Street Corridor? Someone is certainly monitoring the negative feedback.
Around Town
Free Salsa Dance Lessons, August Watertown Walks
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This month, Live Well Watertown is hosting free dance lessons on four Tuesdays, and the Watertown Walks series continues.
Around Town
Watertown Group Holding Ceremony for Victims of Hiroshima & Nagasaki Atomic Bombs
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Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown in memory of those who died in the nuclear bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment:
Please join us on Sunday, Aug. 9 to commemorate the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki on Aug. 6 and Aug. 9 in 1945. There will be sign making at 6 p.m. in Watertown Square followed by a silent vigil at 6:30 p.m. We will move the Charles River MDCR Dock for music and presentations at 7:30 p.m. Our annual floating of candle boats will take place at 8:30 p.m.
Around Town
Watertown Rotary Club Hosting Annual Senior Citizen Cookout
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The 2026 Rotary Club Senior Citizens Cookout will take place on Sept. 13, 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown Rotary Club invites seniors to the annual Senior Citizen Cookout on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at the Sons of Italy Hall.