Around Town
Historical Society Hosting Tours of 2nd Oldest Home in Watertown
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The Edmund Fowle House & Museum. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)
Take a look inside a home in Watertown with loads of history on May 17.
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
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The gate to the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery was blocked by police tape Friday as law enforcement investigated an incident (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
The Parker Annex Building, home to the Watertown Food Pantry and soon of the Human Services Department. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Less than a year old, the Watertown Human Services Department has plans to add new programs, such as a van to deliver meals and other services, and boxes with life-saving medicine for people overdosing.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
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Around Town
Tour the New Public Art in Coolidge Square During “Open for Business”
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown invites the community to celebrate the intersection of art and commerce at the opening reception for “Open for Business,” a public art initiative featuring two new site-specific installations in the heart of Coolidge Square.
Around Town
Watertown Police Holding Rape Aggression Defense Classes
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The following information came from the Watertown Police Department:
The Watertown Police Department is offering the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Women’s Self-Defense Program from June 8-11, 2026, at 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Around Town
Herring Festival 2026: A Fish Migration Celebration
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The migration of herring and other fish up the Charles River will be celebrated at the Charles River Watershed Association’s Herring Festival. The event will take place near the Watertown Dam at 64 Pleasant St. on Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. See more details at in the announcement from the CRWA, below.
Around Town
Residents of Assisted Living Facility Get Access to The RIDE, Learn Details from Local Legislators
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger discusses the MBTA’s The RIDE with a gathering at The Residence at Watertown Square. (Contributed Photo)
The following piece was provided by The Residence at Watertown Square:
Residents at The Residence at Watertown Square recently gained direct access to transportation resources during an on-site event featuring Sen. William Brownsberger, State Rep. Steven Owens, and representatives from the MBTA and its “The RIDE” program.
Around Town
Sidewalks & Curbs Will be Under Construction in East Watertown This Week
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Sidwalk removal will take place at a major intersection in Coolidge Square this week, and curbs will be removed and replaced on the far eastern end of Mt. Auburn Street. See how the road and sidewalk work this week will impact road and pedestrian traffic in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Real Estate
Seven Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three condos, a pair of two family homes, and two townhouses were sold this week.
Elections
Challenger Officially on the Ballot for State Senate Election
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by Lander for State Senate Campaign:
Daniel Lander’s campaign turned in one thousand signatures from across the district to qualify for the Democratic Primary ballot on Sept. 1st. This ensures that for the first time since 2012, voters will have a real choice in who represents them in the State Senate.