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Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation

By Charlie Breitrose | March 27, 2026

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.

City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects

Cunniff Elementary School is one of three elementary schools in Watertown to be rebuilt or renovated. The projects closed out with a combined surplus of $4 million. The new school opened in 2021. (Photo by Watertown Public Schools)

Watertown’s elementary school building projects finished with a surplus of more than $4 million, which will allow the high school construction project to stay on budget, and fund designs for a potential new middle school.

Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class

Congresswoman Katherine Clark and Congressman Jim McGovern have lunch with Hosmer School second-graders Maya and Daphne. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

A pair of enthusiastic Hosmer Elementary School ambassadors showed two members of Congress around their school Wednesday, ending with a meal cooked up by the school cafeteria staff that featured produce grown in Watertown High School’s hydroponic farm.

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Around Town

See When Early-Bird Hours Start at Mount Auburn Cemetery

By Guest Writer | 5 hours ago

Mount Auburn Cemetery.

The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:

This spring, Mount Auburn Cemetery is bringing back Early-Bird Hours, offering a unique opportunity to experience its beauty in a whole new morning light. The Cemetery’s Main Entrance (580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge) will open daily at 6 a.m. in April and May, allowing visitors to experience the serene beauty of the Cemetery in the quiet, early morning hours.

Entertainment

Meet “Abigail Adams” at Historical Society Event at Library

By Guest Writer | 5 hours ago

The following announcement is provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

The Historical Society & Watertown Free Public Library Present “Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy” performed by Sheryl Faye on Sunday March 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library – Watertown Savings Bank Room, 123 Main St., Watertown.

Entertainment

Cartoon: Small Saves Takes a Shot at Broadcasting

By Guest Writer | 5 hours ago

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.

Elections

Gov. Healey Endorses State Sen. Will Brownsberger for Re-Election

By Guest Writer | March 27, 2026

Will Brownsberger

The following announcement was provided by the Will Brownsberger Campaign:

Governor Maura Healey announced her support for State Senator Will Brownsberger in his re-election effort. Brownsberger represents the Suffolk and Middlesex district, consisting of Belmont, Watertown, West Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, and Fenway.

Around Town

Hear How Watertown is Prepping for a Big Summer of Tourism in 2026 at Watertown’s Open

By Guest Writer | March 27, 2026

Little Local Conversations, the Watertown Business Coalition, and the City of Watertown’s Economic Development department present a panel discussion on Summer Tourism 2026 on April 7.

Real Estate

More Than Two Dozen Open Houses This Weekend Around Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | March 27, 2026

Tons of open houses around town over the weekend. See details below.

Around Town

St. Patrick Family Players Performing “Resurrection” on Palm Sunday

By Guest Writer | March 26, 2026

The following announcement was provided by St. Patrick Family Players:

Please join us for this free, musical performance on Palm Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Main Street, Watertown.

Around Town

Watertown Group Providing Musical Accompaniment to Boston Area Protests

By Charlie Breitrose | March 26, 2026

Rosie and the Resister performed at a No Kings Rally in Boston in March. (Contributed Photo)

Rosie and the Resisters have hit political protests big and small around the Boston area, and will appear at a pair of No Kings III protests including one in Watertown.