Real Estate
Dozens of Watertown Homes Will Host Open Houses
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A busy weekend for open houses in Watertown, with nearly 30 listings.
Charles River Ferry Taking Shape — Wada Hoppah Will Soon Take to the Water
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Drew Rollert, founder of Wada Hoppah, standing on the nearly completed Charles River ferry. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
CONCORD — Three years of dreams and a year-and-a-half of design and labor is coming together in the form of the first modern ferry built to navigate the Charles River.
City Council Passes Budget, Now Await Legislature’s Decision on Tax Relief
Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, but the City’s financial future could be darkened if the State does not approve a tax relief legislation submitted by the City.
Gold Kings Hockey Will Face New Foes Next Season, League Gets New Name
The Boston Gold Kings will host a pair of new additions to their league at John A. Ryan Arena in 2o26-27. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)
The Boston Gold Kings made it all the way to the finals for the second year in a row in 2025-26, this time falling in the last round. The Watertown-based hockey team will have more competition in 2026-27, as the league expands.
Sacrifices of Veterans Remembered at Memorial Day Ceremony; Importance of Veterans Benefits Discussed
Members of Watertown Veterans organizations hold the flags during the 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony at Victory Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
For former Marine George McMasters Memorial Day gives him mixed feelings, and is a time when he can remember his compatriots who were lost in battle.
More Headlines
Community Food Drive Aims to Help Restock Watertown’s Food Pantries for Summertime Need
See Who Will March in Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade, the Parade Route
Fire Department Looking to Hire Paramedics to Run 2 Ambulances; Keep Hydrants Snow Free
Around Town
Watertown’s Tipsy Tea Party 2026: “Drag me to the Disco!”
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The Tipsy Tea Party will be hosted by the City of Watertown’s Events Team at the Commander’s Mansion on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. See more details provided by the Events Team, below.
Entertainment
Watertown Dancer Performing in Boston Ballet’s “The Sleeping Beauty”
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Simone Zupka
A Hosmer School student will be performing with in the final production of Boston Ballet’s 2025-26 season, “The Sleeping Beauty.” See more information provided by Boston Ballet, below.
Letters
LETTER: Experience at Jewish Voices Critique the Antisemitism Commission Event
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“Jewish Voices Critique the Antisemitism Commission” — That was the title of the meeting at the Watertown Library on May 21. It tells you things could have gotten ugly. Thanks to careful planning and skilled moderation, even though the event was tense, it mostly remained civil.
Transportation
MBTA Hosting Listening Session About Buses on Arsenal Street
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Share your thoughts about public transportation on Arsenal Street with MBTA representatives at the Watertown Library on May 30 and June 14.
Entertainment
MIT Immersive Documentary Pop Up Coming to Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by MIT Open Documentary Lab:
The MIT Open Documentary Lab and IXRDC are bringing Immersive Documentary Pop-Ups to Watertown Library on Thursday, May 28, from 4–7 PM. Visitors can drop in to experience a curated collection of virtual reality works by artists exploring climate change, identity, immigration, indigeneity, racial injustice, disability, memory, and civic life.
Sports
WHS Sports: Girls Lacrosse Earns Tourney Win, Boys & Girls Tennis Hosting First Round Matches
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Multiple Raider squads earned spots in the MIAA post-season this spring, and the girls lacrosse team won their first game. Both the girls and boys tennis teams also made the tourney.
Around Town
Resistance and Inspiration — Watertown Citizens’ Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:
Resistance and Inspiration is the theme of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment’s 47 th Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner that will take place on Sunday, May 31 at the First Parish of Watertown at 35 Church St. in Watertown. The potluck will begin at 5 p.m. and our program will begin at 6:15 p.m.