Real Estate
A Quartet of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Three single family houses and a condo were sold this week.
Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials
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Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)
Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.
Newly Elected Watertown Officials to be Sworn in During Inauguration Ceremony
The City of Watertown’s inauguration ceremony will take place on Jan. 2, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See more information from the City of Watertown, below.
Watertown Public Schools Awarded State Grant to Support Farm-to-School Program
Produce growing in the Watertown Public Schools’ Freight Farm. (Contributed Photo)
The state recently awarded the Watertown Schools a grant to run its farm-to-school program, including its Freight Farm. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.
Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries
Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.
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Around Town
First Aid & CPR Training Offered by Watertown’s Public Health Nurse
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Take First Aid & CPR Training and get your certificate with Watertown Public Health Nurse!
Entertainment
Small Saves Dodges Pucks & Barbs in This Week’s 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.
Around Town
Snapping Turtle Found in Dead in Watertown from Rodent Poison
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The snapping turtle found dead from rodent poison. (Photo by Lauren Ulm)
A large snapping turtle was found dead near the bank of Charles River in Watertown, and the cause of death was determined to be from a rodent poison that prevents blood from clotting. The case is the first documented death of a snapping turtle by rodenticide in Massachusetts, according to a wildlife advocacy group.
Government
Revitalization of Watertown Square on City Council’s Agenda
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The future of Watertown Square will be discussed at the City Council’s meeting on Sept. 2. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025, where the revitalization of Watertown Square will be discussed.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Friday Showers Precedes Pleasant Labor Day Weekend
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A frontal system brings one last chance of showers and storms Friday, followed by a stretch of dry, beautiful weather through the holiday weekend and into next week. Temperatures run slightly below average at first, with crisp mornings and comfortably warm afternoons, then gradually trend back toward the low 80s by midweek. Humidity stays moderate to low, making for a very pleasant start to September.
Real Estate
Check Out the Open Houses Over Labor Day Weekend
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Four properties are hosting an open houses this weekend.
Police/Fire
Home Invasion: Watertown Man was in Shower When Suspects Entered His Apartment
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A Watertown man had his shower interrupted and saw a pair of men in his bathroom on Aug. 25. The two home invasion suspects were arrested later that day.