Elections

Former Boston Mayor Backs State Senate Candidate

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Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by the Brownsberger Committee:

Former Boston Mayor Marty Walsh announced today that he is endorsing State Senator Will Brownsberger in his campaign for reelection to the Massachusetts Senate. Walsh formally announced the endorsement at a press conference on Monday, July 27, at the State House steps. 

“Will just puts his head down and gets things done,” Walsh said. “I have worked with a lot of legislators over the years, and Will is the kind of partner you want in office. He does not chase attention. He shows up, does the work, and delivers results for the people he represents.

Entertainment

Edible Plants 2027— Local Food Service Providers Wanted to Merge Culinary Art with Area Ecology

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“Huckleberry” by Donna Calleja, acrylic on wood board, 2022. The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

The Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee has officially opened applications for local food service providers to participate in Edible Plants 2027, the third iteration of the city’s popular interdisciplinary community project. For the first time, the initiative is expanding its horizons from visual and literary arts into the culinary world, inviting up to ten local restaurants, caterers, and food creators to prototype innovative, flora-inspired menu items.

The project, part of the aptly titled “Edible Watertown,” uses artistic and scientific exploration to promote climate awareness and celebrate the wild, edible plants growing right in Watertown’s backyard. Selected food service providers will receive a $2,000 stipend to develop a new recipe or refresh an existing one featuring specific local plants, such as wild leeks (ramps), pawpaws, juneberries, and dandelions. “Edible Watertown connects people with the environment right outside their door,” said project creator, Sally Young.

Entertainment

Watertown Resident Madeleine Jenness Joins Cast of “Sunset Boulevard”

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Madeleine Jenness

The following announcement was provided by Moonstruck Theater Company:

Watertown resident Madeleine Jenness will take the stage in Somerville this summer as a member of the ensemble in Moonstruck Theater Company’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard. Performances run Aug. 6-15 at The Rockwell in Davis Square. A Seattle native now living in Watertown, Jenness has been performing in musicals since childhood and considers singing and dancing among her greatest passions. She was most recently seen as a Sword Dancer in The Concord Players’ production of “Brigadoon.”

Entertainment

Watertown Arts Day — Enjoy the 6th Arts Market, Dance, Culture & Community

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Watertown will be brimming with arts activities on Aug. 8, 2026. The day begins with the annual Watertown Arts Market at Arsenal Park, featuring more than 100 artists, music, performances, kids’ activities and food for sale. Afterward, catch a Latin dance performance and lessons nearby, hosted by the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See details provided by the Watertown Arts Market, below.

Entertainment

Watertown Police Hosting National Night Out — Movie, Games, Food & Demonstrations

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Families are invited to the Watertown Police Department’s National Night Out on Aug. 4, where there will be a movie, food, bounce houses, police dog demos, and more. See details provided by the WPD, below. Join the Watertown Police Department and the Watertown Recreation Department for a free, fun-filled community celebration on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, from 5-8 p.m, followed by a movie beginning at 8 p.m.

Come down to the Watertown Police Department at 552 Main St.

Around Town

Watertown Non-Profits & Organizations Can Make PSAs at WCA-TV

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable:

It’s time for WCA-TV PSA Day! Watertown nonprofits and organizations have the opportunity to sign up to film a PSA at WCA-TV Studio on Aug. 17, 2026 from 1-4 p.m.

WCA-TV will edit the PSA for you. All you need to do is bring an idea and script. The PSAs created will then be broadcasted on WCA-TV’s Public Channels, as well as uploaded to our site.Organizations have the option to film to coordinate with WCA-TV to film a PSA at a different location.

Entertainment

Gore Place Hosting Annual Corn Roast: Food, Music, Ice Cream & Biergarten

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Gore Place will host tha annual Corn Roast on Aug. 13, featuring locally grown corn, music, ice cream, and a beer garden. See details provided by Gore Place, below. Celebrate the sweet corn season with a Corn Roast at Gore Place. Enjoy roasted corn freshly picked from local farms, live music, and ice cream, plus the Mighty Squirrel biergarten! Bring a picnic blanket to stay and enjoy the music. This is a great way to support local farms, local businesses and your local museum.

Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation Welcomes Four New Members of Board of Directors

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

The Watertown Community Foundation welcomes four new board members to the Board of Directors over the last year: Rachel Kaprielian, Christina Murphy, Dwayne Parmley and Erin Webb. The Watertown Community Foundation relies on the Board of Directors to provide strategic leadership and guidance for its grant making efforts, oversight and stewardship of the Foundation’s financial resources, and bring valuable insight, expertise and community connection to identify and address opportunities and challenges in Watertown. Rachel Kaprielian serves as President and CEO of Triangle, Inc., a leading human services nonprofit dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live, work, and thrive in their communities. She brings decades of leadership spanning government, public policy, human services, workforce development, and corporate affairs. Rachel began her public service as a Watertown Councilor at-Large before being elected to six terms in the Massachusetts House of Representatives, representing Watertown and Cambridge.