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Planning Board Approves St. Stephen's School Addition

Watertown's Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan review permit for a three-story addition to St. Stephen's Armenian Elementary School.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 14

Schools · School Committee

Watertown Panel Defers Two Items, Reviews MCAS Data

Watertown's Curriculum Subcommittee reviewed 2026 MCAS results showing gains in most subjects but persistent gaps for high-needs students.

Townbrief reporting · Oct 13

Morning Brief

Home sales range $530K to $1.7M

Watertown home sales ranged from $530,000 to $1.735 million in latest deed records. From our own coverage: Home sales range from $530,000 to $1.735 million. Also in today's brief (6 items): City offices, library closed for Indigenous Peoples Day; Local group hosts sign making party for …

Townbrief news summary · Oct 12

Sports

Rec equipment shed at Arsenal Park must be relocated

The Watertown Conservation Commission is sorting out where to relocate a Parks and Recreation equipment shed at Arsenal Park that holds gear for pickleball, basketball and other sports, plus cross-country skis, after learning the structure was added near the skate park without commission review.

Townbrief news summary · Oct 11

Obituaries

Obituary notices, week of October 5, 2026 through October 11, 2026

Three Watertown obituaries were published this week, for Hallsworth, Joanne (Barrett); McCarthy, Thomas; and Russell, Alice. Alice Russell, 99, died October 7, with no further biographical detail available in the published notice. Thomas McCarthy, 75, also died October 7; arrangements a…

Townbrief news summary · Oct 11

Real Estate

Watertown Sale Prices Span $530,000 to $1.735 Million, Median Tops $730,000

Fourteen Watertown property transfers were recorded between Sept. 11 and Oct. 10, but only six carried a sale price so far, ranging from $530,000 to $1,735,000 with a median of $731,250. The top sale was a $1,735,000 condominium at 273 Edenfield Ave., followed by a $1,200,000 sale on Fa…

Townbrief reporting · Oct 10

Morning Brief

Council weighs middle school financing plan

Watertown council weighs financing plan for new middle school amid debt concerns. From our own coverage: Council weighs financing plan for new middle school; School Committee weighs pay raise for retiring superintendent. Also in today's brief (5 items): Watertown biotech lands $150 mill…

Townbrief news summary · Oct 10

Government · Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee