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 Who Will March in Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade, the Parade Route
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Watertown veterans marched in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
The 2026 Memorial Day Parade, featuring Watertown veterans, youth sports, and other community groups, will be held on Monday, May 25, beginning at noon. A ceremony with Watertown’s veterans group will take place at the end of the parade.
Community Food Drive Aims to Help Restock Watertown’s Food Pantries for Summertime Need
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation will host their annual city-wide food drive during Watertown Helps Out from May 26 – June 9, in collaboration with the City of Watertown. This year’s food drive is sponsored by ButcherBox, the Watertown based direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand.
Fire Department Looking to Hire Paramedics to Run 2 Ambulances; Keep Hydrants Snow Free
The Watertown Fire Department received funding this year to run two ambulances, and now the challenge is to hire enough paramedics to run both.
Police Log: Man Pulls Taser on Tow Truck Driver, Checks Intercepted and Altered
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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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.