Watertown's new Senior Center Building Committee voted to invite two architecture firms back for further interviews after screening five finalists.
Domestic violence group plans panel discussion after last year's tragedy in town. Also in today's brief (3 items): Panel to address domestic violence after 2025 tragedy; Deck builder expands services to Watertown; Nor'easter may bring hurricane-force wind gusts.
The Watertown Zoning Board of Appeals reversed a failed vote and approved a self-storage conversion at 64 Grove Street, 5-0.
Watertown Community Access television launches its 2026 fundraiser with games and raffles. Also in today's brief (3 items): WCA-TV kicks off 2026 fundraiser drive; Watertown girls soccer hosts Westport; Forecasters track possible nor'easter for region.
Watertown City Council confirmed Antonio Molle to the Board of Election Commissioners for a term expiring April 1, 2030, on a 6-to-0 vote with 2 councilors marked present, despite concerns raised by Councilor Theophilus Offei.
Watertown City Council approved $120,000 to fund a police contract pay increase and raised the senior property tax work-off cap to $2,000.
MBTA plans a nine-day Green Line shutdown that could disrupt Watertown commutes. From our own coverage: Conservation Commission weighs Comcast drainage expansion; Planning Board takes up Grove Street self-storage plan. Also in today's brief (5 items): 9-day MBTA Green Line closure comin…
Watertown Youth Soccer has closed registration for its Fall 2026 BAYS-affiliated Travel Program (grade 3 through high school), while In-Town and Skills Program spots remain open, though limited. The organization is also seeking referees for the season. No Watertown High School games wer…
This week's Watertown obituary roundup carries two notices. Lydon, Thomas Patrick, 80, died September 12, 2026; his obituary was posted by MacDonald, Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Service. Timperio, Michele, 96, died September 18, 2026; her obituary was posted by Nardone Funeral Home. Bo…
Watertown recorded 13 property transfers between Aug. 21 and Sept. 19. Seven carried a sale price so far, ranging from $515,000 to $910,000 with a median of $750,000; the other six await pricing at the registry. The period's top sale was 69 Hillside Rd at $910,000, sold to a buyer recorded as