Entertainment
Mosesian Center for the Arts Releases Fall Catalog
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Mosesian Center for the Arts announced the release of its fall catalog, with classes for all ages. Registration opens on Aug. 5. See more information from the Mosesian Center, below.
Phase 2 of Walker Pond Project Partially Funded After Council Vote
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Phase 2 of the Walker Pond project would help create a new park on the Westside of Watertown .
The effort to create a new public park in Watertown received a boost on Tuesday when the City Council approved nearly $1 million to go toward the cost of improvements to the Walker Pond site.
Young Boy from Watertown Teams Up with BC Football to Face Medical Challenges
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.
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Real Estate
More Than Two Dozen Open Houses in Watertown This Week
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A busy weekend ahead in the Watertown real estate market. See which properties will be hosting home seekers.
Around Town
Registration Open for Watertown Faire on the Square
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Watertown’s annual celebration, the Faire on the Square, will take place on Sept. 19, 2026, and vendors can sign up for a space at the event in Saltonstall Park. Find out more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Latin Dance, Arts Market, Library Crawl, Singalong, Art at the Armenian Museum
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Enjoy a dance performance and learn some steps on Saturday. The Watertown Arts Market features artists, music, food, and more on Saturday. Head to the Watertown Library for the library crawl, and for a kids singalong. Catch two art exhibitions at the Armenian Museum of America.
Government
Watertown Tax Relief Legislation Signed by Governor, Preventing 18% Jump in Property Taxes
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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.
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at 3 Colleges
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Six students from Watertown made the dean’s list at three colleges: Washington University in St. Louis, Emmanuel College, and Regis College.
Business
Chamber Hosting Watertown Night at Mighty Squirrel Biergarten
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The Charles River Regional Chamber’s Watertown Night returns on Thursday, Aug. 27 at the Mighty Squirrel Biergarten at Gore Place. See details provided by the Chamber, below.
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.