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Brownsberger Wins Senate Seat After Recount
September 11, 2026
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Brownsberger Declared Winner of State Senate Race After Recount
State Sen. Will Brownsberger will return to the State House after the recount in the Suffolk and Middlesex District was completed Thursday. The Belmont Democrat went into the recount, which began Tuesday, with a 34-vote lead over challenger Daniel Lander of Boston.
Watertown News
ASL 101 Four-Week Workshop Begins at Watertown Library
The Watertown Free Public Library held the first session of its four-week ASL 101 workshop on Sept. 11, taught by Deaf instructor Sean McCauley and covering basic vocabulary and conversational phrases.
Watertown Free Public Library
City of Watertown Schedules How Park Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly renovated How Park and playground is set for Thursday, Sept. 17, at 70 Bacon Street, with remarks from city officials, lawn games, and refreshments.
City of Watertown
Watertown Restaurant Donating Proceeds to Support Families in Nepal Impacted by Flooding
Throughout September, Watertown's Chulo Restaurant is donating a portion of its proceeds to help families affected by flooding in Nepal.
Watertown News
WEEKEND FUN: Oktoberfest, Oldest-Home Tour, Historic Houses Talk
This weekend brings Watertown history events: Oktoberfest at Gore Place Friday, a tour of the Browne House — the town's oldest home — Saturday, and a Historical Society talk on historic houses Sunday.
Watertown News
Watershed Association Highlights 'River Run' Exhibit Ahead of Dam Decision
The Charles River Watershed Association is highlighting its 'River Run' sculpture exhibit at Watertown Dam as the state Department of Conservation and Recreation nears a final decision on dam removal. The artwork will next appear at an environmental conference on Sept. 18.
City of Watertown
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