Obituaries
OBIT: Mary Barry, 89, Devoted Volunteer, “Matriarch” of Her Neighborhood
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Mary Barry
Mary E. (O’Connor) Barry, 89 years young, of Watertown, MA, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025.
Boys & Girls Club Unveils Space Where New After School Program for Grades K-3 Will Be Housed
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The public got their first look at the new space at the renovated space at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown Boys & Girls Club recently unveiled the newly renovated space on the bottom level of the clubhouse, which will serve as home to the new KidConnect After School Program.
Watertown High Jumper Leapt to Top Level for Final Year of Her Collegiate Career
Watertown’s Abbi Peterson competed in the high jump for Boston College this year, after four years at Bridgewater State. (Photo by Cian McCormack)
Watertown’s Abbi Peterson began high jumping in middle school, and her career competing in the event took her through Watertown High School and then to the NCAA Div. III level, where she competed against at nationals. This spring, she completed a bonus year, which she spent jumping at the top college level for Boston College.
Water Customers Can Access City’s Water Meter Customer Portal
Residents can now check on their water usage on the City’s Water Meter Customer Portal. See more details provided by the City of Watertown below.
Mosesian Center Celebrates 2 Decades of Being Watertown’s Focal Point for the Arts
Guests decorate a picture of the Mosesian Center for the Arts at the 20th Anniversary Celebration. (Photo by Danielle Drapeau)
It’s been two-decade a rollercoaster ride, but the Mosesian Center for the Arts made it to 20 years in large part to its current interim executive director.
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Entertainment
Celebrate Community, History, & Pride at the Commander’s Mansion This Summer
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Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by the City’s Events Team:
The historic Commander’s Mansion is the place to be this summer with two unforgettable 21+ ticketed events. Whether you’re toasting to 160 years of local history or raising a glass at a fabulous Pride brunch (or both!), there’s something special waiting for everyone at 440 Talcott Ave.
Government
Watertown Community Preservation Committee Holding Annual Public Meeting
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Join the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for a Public Hearing — your chance to stay informed, get answers to your questions, and help shape the future of Watertown!
Around Town
Watertown Group Will be Removing Invasive Plants That Harm Monarch Butterflies
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Charlie BreitroseA monarch butterfly
The following information was provided by Watertown Community Gardens:
Do you have Black Swallow Wort (BSW) on your property? Are you interested in removing and learning more about BSW? Come join us on June 22, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.!
Around Town
Discover Coolidge Square in the June WBC Walk N Talk
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Discover Coolidge Square in the next Watertown Walk N Talk hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown. See more details in the announcement provided by the WBC below.
Entertainment
Creative Chats With Arto Vaun of the Project Save Armenian Photo Archive
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Arto Vaun
The following announcement was provided by Matt Hanna, the host of Creative Chats:
Little Local Conversations Presents Creative Chats!: With Guest Arto Vaun – Last event of the season!
Around Town
DCR Opening Dealtry Pool Soon, Offering Learn to Swim Program
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The DCR’s Dealtry Pool in Watertown.
The Dealtry Pool on Pleasant Street in Watertown will be opening for the season on June 21. More information about pool hours, the learn to swim program and lifeguard openings can be seen below.
Around Town
Film “Tragic Awakening” Being Screened by Jewish Watertown Action Network
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The following announcement was provided by the Jewish Watertown Action Network:
The Jewish Watertown Action Network invites you to attend a showing of the film Tragic Awakening on Tuesday June 24 at 7 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library.