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Drainage Installation Work Planned This Week at 2 Intersections on Mt. Auburn St.

2 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

During the week of June 9-13 the Mt. Auburn Street roadwork will include installation of drainage on a couple of intersections. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown. Beginning Monday, June 9, 2025, Newport Construction will resume drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street at the intersections with Kimball Road and Elton Avenue.
11 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week

2 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

Four two-families, four condos, a pair of single family homes and a townhouse were sold this week. 293 Lexington St., $1,025,000, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,316 sq. ft. Single Family 16 Saint Marys St. #16, $716,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,267 sq. ft. Condo 34-36 Waverley Ave., $1,050,000, 5 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,875 sq. ft. 2 Family 112-114 Harnden Ave., $1,150,000, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,242 sq. ft. 2 Family 40 Bigelow Ave. APT 21, $760,000, 2 bedroom 2 bathroom 1,100 sq. ft.
Small Saves’ Dad Gets Woozy in This Week’s Cartoon

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

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. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.” Find out the latest about what is going on in town. Watertown News is an independent, locally owned news website.
Congratulations to the Watertown High School Class of 2025 - See Photos & the Grad List

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

Watertown High School seniors hug after graduating at Victory Field on Friday night. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)The 190 members of the Watertown High School senior class celebrated their graduation at Victory Field on Friday evening.
Council President to Call for Eliminating Position, Use Money for Ambulance Staffing

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

The adoption of the Watertown City Budget typically is an uneventful agenda item for the City Council, but this year a significant change will be proposed by City Council President Mark Siders. At the end of the third and final Fiscal Year 2026 Budget hearing on June 3, Sideris said he plans to ask the City Council to consider removing the Assistant City Manager for Finance position from the City administration and move the funds to the Fire Department.
40+ Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

Plenty of options for Watertown home buyers this weekend. 287 Lexington St., $1,250,000, 4 bedroom 5 bathroom 2,784 sq. ft. 2 Family, Open House: Sunday, June 8 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 20 Broadway #20, $1,349,000, 4 bedroom 5 bathroom 3,100 sq. ft. Townhouse, Open houses: Saturday, June 7 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday, June 8 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM 14 Cuba St. #14, $1,249,900, 4 bedroom 4 bathroom 2,237 sq. ft.
Watertown’s First Police Officer of the Month Driving the WPD’s First Electric Police Car

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

There’s a sleek new Watertown Police cruiser on the roads these days: an all-electric Ford Mustang. The Mustang Mark E is the first EV in the WPD’s fleet, said Police Chief Justin Hanrahan, and he is giving the opportunity to be the first drivers to the Watertown Police Department’s Officer of the Month. For the month of June 2025, the Mustang is being driven by Officer Mike Hill. “It’s sporty,” Hill said.
Watertown Farmers Market Opening June 11, See the New Vendors, Changes to Layout

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

The 2025 Watertown Farmers Market season is almost here, and the market features several new vendors, including dumplings, jerky, tea, and the return of an ice cream vendor. Also, there will be a new layout for the market at Saltonstall Park. See details in the announcement from Live Well Watertown. Just one week away! We’re getting ready to kick off the 12th year of the Watertown Farmers’ Market! Join us and celebrate all the market has to offer! See our vendor lineup below.
LETTER: Thank You to the Community for Joining Watertown Helps Out

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

Dear Editor,The Watertown Community Foundation sends a big THANK YOU to the Watertown Community! You are amazing! Thank you to the more than 350 community and corporate volunteers who volunteered during the 11th annual Watertown Helps Out (WHO), a month of community service organized by the Watertown Community Foundation.
Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team is Like a Family, Calls Watertown Home

3 weeks ago | watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose

Watertown has become the home training spot for the Boston Renegades, a beep baseball team. The sport allows players with vision impairments to continue to play and be part of a team. The team marks its 25th anniversary in 2025, and for most of that time Watertown was its home. Each Sunday, the Renegades take the field at Filippello Park to prepare for upcoming tournaments, including the NBBA Beep Baseball World Series.