Around Town
Hibernians Invite Public to Ham-O-Rama on March 28
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The Ancient Order of Hibernians will host Ham-O-Rama on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St., Watertown.
No Kings III Protest Draws a Crowd in Watertown Square
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One of the more than 1,000 attendees of the the No Kings III protest in Watertown Square on March 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Indivisible Progressive Watertown)
The following information was provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown:
Approximately 1,300 people of all ages attended the No Kings III Protest in Watertown Square which was sponsored by Indivisible Progressive Watertown. Music was provided by Watertown’s own band “Rosie and the Resisters.”
Traffic on School Street at Mt. Auburn Street to be Redirected Starting This Week
The Mt. Auburn Street Project will impact traffic patterns temporarily beginning this week. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation
The sign welcoming people to Arsenal Park.(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown’s newest park renovation received a statewide award at the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association Conference in Springfield this week.
Proposed Watertown School Budget Cuts Multiple Positions, Increases Athletics, Busing Fees
Watertown School officials, with the guidance of the School Committee, have reduced a shortfall of $2.5 million and came up with a budget that would have a $700,000 surplus, according to the presentation made Monday by Superintendent Dede Galdston.
More Headlines
City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects
Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class
JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown
Around Town
Eco Fest Returns to Watertown in May with Family-Friendly Fun
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Save the date for Eco Fest, Watertown’s second annual sustainable resource fair: Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion, located at 440 Talcott Ave. Eco Fest is a family-friendly event where our community can access a variety of programs and resources available to make their homes and lives more sustainable.
Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at Several Colleges During Fall Semester
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Students hailing from Watertown made the dean’s list at UMass Amherst, Holy Cross, Georgia Tech, St. Lawrence, Tufts, Simmons, St. Michael’s, and Emmanuel.
Elections
LETTER: As State Sen., Daniel Lander Will Fight for More Permanently Affordable Housing
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For the first time since 2011, we have two candidates for State Senate whose records and priorities we can actually compare.
Charity
Buzz Off Comedy Night Will Raise Money to Fight Kids Cancer
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The Buzz Off fund raiser for One Mission Helping Kids Fight Cancer in Watertown will feature Comedian Will Noonan.
Entertainment
“The Mushroom Cure” to Play Mosesian Center for the Arts April 10–11 for Special Live Filming
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The following announcement was provided by “The Mushroom Cure”:
Writer and performer Adam Strauss will present his acclaimed solo show “The Mushroom Cure” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, Massachusetts, on April 10 and 11, 2026. The performances will be filmed to create a feature film of the live show, executive produced by bestselling author Michael Pollan and journalist Hamilton Morris.
Around Town
Lane Shifts, Parking Restrictions on Parts of Mt. Auburn Street This Week
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Planned roadwork on Mt. Auburn Street will result in lane shifts and areas of restricted parking as drainage and conduit is installed and test pits are dug. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Government
Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Summer Interns, Hosting MassHealth Changes Webinar
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Will Brownsberger
State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced that his office seeks applications for summer internships, and his office will be hosting an information session about changes to MassHealth. See more info in the announcement from the Senator’s office, below.