Lawn vs. Leary: Q&As Before Sept. 1 Primary

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State Rep Rematch: Lawn vs. Leary Q&As Published Ahead of Sept. 1

The 10th Middlesex District State Representative race is a rematch of 2020 between incumbent John Lawn of Watertown and Newton City Councilor Alison Leary. The district covers parts of Watertown, Newton and Waltham, including Watertown's precincts 9-12. Both candidates answered a set of questions from Watertown News ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, Sept. 1; video of their August debate at the Watertown Cable Studio and a July Chamber debate on business issues is also available.

Watertown News

Authors Talk Migration at Watertown Library This Sunday

Two authors will discuss global and local migration as portrayed in their books at Watertown Library on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.

Watertown News

Bigelow Chapel Tour Offered at Mount Auburn Cemetery Sunday

Mount Auburn Cemetery will offer a tour of its Bigelow Chapel on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026.

Watertown News

Watertown Open Houses Fill the Weekend Calendar

Watertown News listed 18 open houses around town for the Aug. 28-30 weekend, with many showings held Saturday afternoon.

Watertown News

Raksha Bandhan-Inspired Program at Brahma Kumaris Today

Brahma Kumaris Boston hosts "A Love that Unites," a free Raksha Bandhan-inspired program with reflection and a Rakhi bracelet, Saturday, Aug. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 75 Common St.

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Speed Dating Event Tonight at Watertown Healing Center

Tantra Speed Date hosts a singles speed-dating event Saturday, Aug. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Watertown Center for Healing Arts, 22 Mount Auburn St.; tickets range from $45 to $150.

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