Real Estate
Half a Dozen Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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Two single families, two townhouses, a condo and a two-family home were sold this week.
Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub
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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.
WHS Medical Assistant Students Practiced What They Learned in Class in the Real World
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’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown
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.
Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
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Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation’s Education and Youth Development Grant Cycle Opens March 2
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
Starting March 2, the Watertown Community Foundation will launch the inaugural grant cycle for its Education and Youth Development Grant Program. It will fund programs that contribute to the overall well-being of Watertown’s youth — academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
Entertainment
Duo Bringing Music from Memphis to Senior Center
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On Wednesday, March 4 at 2 p.m., the Retro Polatin Duo will be presenting this show at the Watertown Senior Center. See details provided by the duo, below.
Entertainment
Small Saves Provides Entertainment for Dinner Guests
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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: Man Arrested for Causing Disturbance at Restaurant, Police Locate Man Wanted on 3 Warrants
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
Gold Kings Hosting Youth Hockey & Puck Cancer Nights at Final Home Games of Season
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(Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)
The Boston Gold Kings have two more regular season home games at the John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown, and each one has a theme. The first is Youth Hockey Night, and the second is a Puck Cancer fund raiser. See details provided by the Gold Kings, below.
Around Town
Watertown Teachers Running Marathon, Holding Fundraising Event
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Cunniff third grade teacher Erin Hallisey and Maureen Murphy, a special education teacher at the Lowell, are running the 2026 Boston Marathon. Erin is raising money for the Boston Public Library, while Murphy is raising money for the Newton Firefighters Children’s Fund and they will be hosting a fundraising event in March.
Real Estate
18 Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Dozens of open houses around town over the weekend of Feb. 28 and March 1.