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A panel of speakers discussed the life science industry in Watertown at an event hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber. From left, City Manager George Proakis, Boylston Properties President Mark Deschenes, CEO of Labshares Phillip Borden, and C4 Chief People Officer Kelly Schick. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Eleven years ago, 25 life science companies had facilities in Watertown. Today, more than four times that many companies are located in the City, making it one of Massachusetts’ life science hubs.
A Watertown High School student conducts medical tests during a community health clinic run by the school’s Medical Assisting Program. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
City employees had the opportunity to get free checkups from some aspiring medical professionals during a clinic run by the Watertown High School Medical Assisting Program.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project will produce four shows in the 2026-27 season. Two shows — one of the Bard’s classics plus a vampire comedy at Halloween time — will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See what the company has in store next season in the announcement from ASP, below.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a panel on fraud prevention and response. The free webinar will feature a panel of speakers, including Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. See details from the Chamber below.
Watertown senior Jimmy Strestha claimed his 100th career win at the All-State Meet in Springfield. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
A pair of Watertown wrestlers faced the Bay State’s best in the All-State Meet in Springfield on Sunday, and one picked up a milestone win.
The historic paintings in Watertown City Hall now have signs with information about the town’s history. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The entry lobby in City Hall is beginning to look like a room at the Museum of Fine Arts, with the addition of signs to accompany the recently restored historical paintings of Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Democratic Committee:
On Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m., Democrats will convene at the Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown Savings Bank Room to elect 23 delegates and five alternates to represent Watertown at the 2026 Massachusetts State Democratic Convention. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. and closes at 1:45 p.m.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:
The next film in the Palestine-Gaza Committee Palestinian documentary series is FARHA, a feature film released in 2021, is the harrowing story of a 14 year-old Palestinian girl whose life is brutally upended during the tumultuous events of 1948.
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What happened at the February 24 Council Meeting was a level of disrespect I have ever encountered in my years of public service in Watertown. It was humiliating and hurtful, especially since it was witnessed by my wife, Mary. Over the years, I have addressed many Watertown boards, and they were respectful. In more than 36 years, I do not recall any board, as a whole, walking out on any speaker. I was taken aback by the Councilors’ immediate departure in the midst of my speaking, particularly from a board I once served on.
The Watertown Business Coalition will host Watertown City Manager George Proakis at the annual City Update. His talk will focus on news and issues that will impact Watertown’s businesses and the local economy. See more information provided by the WBC, below.
Construction on Mt. Auburn Street this week includes installation of drainage, drilling test pits and installing the bases for new traffic lights. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below.