Watertown, Massachusetts
Great for
- Public Transport
- Shopping Options
- Resale or Rental Value
- Safe & Sound
- Eating Out
Not great for
- Peace & Quiet
- Lack of Traffic
- Clean & Green
- Childcare
- Cost of Living
Who lives here?
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Gay & Lesbian
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Nov 30, 2010
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Pest Free
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
Editors Choice
"Not a Bad Town"
I have lived in Watertown all my life. The town has changed quite a bit in the past 20 year some for the good and some for the bad. When I was young it was a town filled with blue collar workers who worked hard and took care of the family. It has since then been converted to a town with more professional workers many from Cambridge and from the local universities. There is more of a liberal feel then in the past .There are still many Townies who take great pride in the town and talk about the good old days. There have also been many positive changes. With the added incomes the tax base has increased and there has been some nice added amenities like the New Library and the New Police Station. The Police force does a good job and the Town workers do a good job taking care of the town. The east end has a great Ethnic feel to it with middle Eastern food and Greek Restaurants. Watertown is connected to the Mass Pike , Storrow Drive and also Memorial Drive which makes it very accessible to Boston .
Pros
- Close To Boston, Good parks, Jogging Trails ,
- Nice Resturants , Small town feel
Cons
- Houses close to each other, Small yards, traffic
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees
- Gay & Lesbian
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
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Mar 20, 2010
- Eating Out
- Lack of Traffic
"Small Town with Big City Convenience"
Watertown is a great small town where everyone knows your name, but has great access by car and public transportation to the conveniences of Boston and Cambridge. In its four square miles, Watertown has the Arsenal Mall and Watertown Mall - which house big name stores like Best Buy, Home Depot and Target.
The Charles River winds through downtown Watertown Square with walking and bike trails lining its banks. With a great sense of diversity, Watertown also houses a great variety of restaurants with cuisine from all over the world.
As a biased life-time resident, I'd recommend it as more than a pass through to your next destination. Stop in, have a nice dinner at a local restaurant and tour some of the history of a great Boston suburb.
The Charles River winds through downtown Watertown Square with walking and bike trails lining its banks. With a great sense of diversity, Watertown also houses a great variety of restaurants with cuisine from all over the world.
As a biased life-time resident, I'd recommend it as more than a pass through to your next destination. Stop in, have a nice dinner at a local restaurant and tour some of the history of a great Boston suburb.
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- Retirees