Entertainment
Check Out This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon
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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.
See Who Will March in Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade, the Parade Route
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Watertown veterans marched in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
The 2026 Memorial Day Parade, featuring Watertown veterans, youth sports, and other community groups, will be held on Monday, May 25, beginning at noon. A ceremony with Watertown’s veterans group will take place at the end of the parade.
Fire Department Looking to Hire Paramedics to Run 2 Ambulances; Keep Hydrants Snow Free
The Watertown Fire Department received funding this year to run two ambulances, and now the challenge is to hire enough paramedics to run both.
Police Log: Man Pulls Taser on Tow Truck Driver, Checks Intercepted and Altered
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Veterans Services Being Run by Human Services Director as City Seeks to Fill Position
Watertown veterans presented the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown currently lacks a dedicated veterans services officer, but while the City works to fill the opening the Director of Human Services has taken on most of that role.
More Headlines
Porchfest 2026: People Pour Into the Streets of Watertown to Catch More than 200 Bands
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Offering Summer Parks Program, Field Trips
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The Recreation Department will expand the Summer Parks Program, and offers multiple field trips over the summer. See more in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Around Town
Watertown Group Hosting Jewish Voices Critique the Antisemitism Commission
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:
The Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is sponsoring an important educational program on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown.
Real Estate
Several New Listings on Watertown’s Open House List
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Plenty of places for home buyers to visit over the weekend in Watertown.
Government
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
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After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Porchfest, Plant Sale, Sculpture Walk, Herring Festival, Children’s Theatre
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(Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
As the trees around town bloom, Watertown’s arts scene is bursting with life this weekend, with a mix of music, theater, arts, plants, and fish. One of the biggest cultural events, Watertown Porchfest, returns on Saturday afternoon with hundreds of venues across the city. Head to Gore Place to hear some music and also pick up some plants. The annual plant sale runs Friday to Sunday. See the new additions to the Community Sculpture Walk and meet the artists on Saturday. Celebrate the spring migration of herring up the Charles River at the 2026 Herring Festival on Sunday. And, from Friday to Sunday, the Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “Amelie: Teen Edition.”
Schools
Watertown Special Ed. Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to Host General Info Meeting
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown SEPAC:
Watertown SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) will host an in-person meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. The meeting will take place in the Lucia Mastrangelo Room on the second floor from 6-7:30 p.m.
Elections
Senate Candidate Daniel Lander Endorsed by National Organization
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Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by the Lander for State Senate campaign:
Daniel Lander is proud to announce that his campaign for State Senate was endorsed by New Politics, a national organization that supports candidates who have strong backgrounds in public service. The endorsement highlights Lander’s experience serving his community with Americorp and working in the City of Boston.