Around Town

Watertown Human Rights Commission Hosting Workshop on Building Effective Community Conversations

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The Watertown Human Rights Commission will team with Human Rights Commissions in the area to host an online workshop on Building Connections: Effective Tools for Community Conversations in March. See details about the workshop and how to register in the announcement from the HRC below. We are excited to help further productive dialogue in our community, and invite you to a free, virtual workshop, Building Connections: Effective Tools for Community Conversations. 

The workshop will be held over two Sundays: March 1st and March 8th, from 3-4:30 p.m. Attendance at both sessions is strongly encouraged. More details about the workshop are included below. To register, please complete this form by January 31. /Building Connections: Effective Tools for Community Conversations

Flyers – Building Connections Effective Tools for Community Conversations.pdf – Google Drive

Please select the “Watertown” self identification option on the registration form. 

Background

This workshop is the product of conversations between eight Human Rights Commissions (or equivalents) in Arlington, Brookline, Cambridge, Lexington, Needham, Newton, Sudbury, and Watertown.

Around Town

Artemis Yoga Welcomes Community with Free Classes at January Open House

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The following announcement was provided by Artemis Yoga:

Artemis Yoga is inviting the local community to an Open House on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, from 1 to 3 p.m. at its Watertown studio. The afternoon will feature a series of free in-studio yoga classes, along with raffles, giveaways, local treats, and special in-studio offers. Located at 639 Mt. Auburn St., Artemis Yoga is a locally owned, independent yoga studio that recently marked its 10th year in Watertown, having opened its doors in 2015.

Government

Residents Wanted to Serve on a City Board or Advisory Committee

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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:

Make a Difference, Join a Board or Committee

City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Historical Commission, Council on Aging, Human Rights Commission, Memorialization Committee, Public Arts and Culture, Stormwater Advisory Committee, and Traffic Commission. Please visit the Boards and Commissions page to learn more. Access the Universal Application

Join the Residents’ Advisory Committee! The Residents’ Advisory Committee assists with recruitment, evaluation, and selection of candidates for appointments to the City’s volunteer Boards, Commissions, and Committees. The Resident Advisory Board works with the City Manager to establish policies and practices to actively encourage a diverse pool of applicants, recognizing the importance of diversity in appointments, including, but not limited to, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, and ethnicity. Applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or other information concerning background or experience to JoAnna Hand by email to jhand@watertown-ma.gov or City Manager’s Office, 149 Main Street, Watertown, Massachusetts 02472.

Weather

No Snow Emergency, But Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Still in Effect

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The City of Watertown will not declare a snow emergency for the storm that began Sunday, Jan. 18, but on-street parking is prohibited overnight. See details in the announcement from the City, below. In preparation of the incoming winter storm, the City of Watertown would like to share a few key updates to the community. The City of Watertown will not be declaring a snow emergency due the incoming snow fall happening on January 18, 2026.

Around Town

Drainage Work on Mt. Auburn Street This Week, No Construction Monday

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While the majority of the Mt. Auburn Street Project has paused for the winter, drainage work continues on small portions of the roadway. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Work is not scheduled for Monday, January 19, 2026, due to the holiday. 

Drainage Installation

Crews will perform drainage installation on Mount Auburn Street between Richards Road and Oakley Road. Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will be maintained on Mount Auburn Street.

Around Town

Registration Open for Boys & Girls Club’s 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camp —11 Weeks of Action-Packed Fun

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:

Watertown Boys & Girls Club is delighted to announce that registration is now open for its 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camp, a full-day summer camp program providing fun, safe, and enriching programming for youth ages 7–12 years. This year’s summer camp program is slated to open on June 22 and will run for 11 weeks total, including the final week of summer vacation from Aug. 31–Sept. 4, 2026, just ahead of the Labor Day holiday. 2026 Club Adventure Summer Camphttps://watertownbgc.org/wbgc-programs/summer/

Club Adventure Summer Camp provides a fun, supportive environment where children build confidence, make lasting friendships, explore new activities, and enjoy memorable experiences under the guidance of trained and caring staff.

Entertainment

Cartoon: Small Saves’ Television Interview

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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”