Entertainment
Small Saves Has a Present for Mom in This Week’s 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.
City Wants Input on Comprehensive Plan, Providing Multiple Opporunties
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City of WatertownA screenshot of the interactive map where people can leave ideas for what they would like to see in Watertown. It is part of the process for updating the Comprehensive Plan, the City’s key planning document.
The process of updating Watertown’s key planning document, the Comprehensive Plan, has begun, and people who live and/or work in the City can give their input in a variety of ways.
40 Watertown Residents Join Walk for Peace, Double Fundraising Goal
Watertown Walks for PeaceWatertown Walks for Peace joined the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester. Here, Bevin Croft, Jessica Middlebrook, and kids carried the WW4P banner, walking here with Councilor Tony Palomba.
The following piece was provided by Watertown Walks for Peace:
For the eighth year in a row, Watertown Walks for Peace (WW4P) joined other teams from Dorchester, Boston, and surrounding Boston communities to participate in the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace. This annual fundraising event supports the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute in its critical advocacy and support work for individuals and communities that are victims of gun violence.
Watertown’s Andrade Will Play Div. I College Football at ACC School
Charlie BreitroseWatertown’s Mason Andrade booked a spot on the Wake Forest football team as a running back next fall.
Watertown High School football standout Mason Andrade will be headed to play in the ACC next fall after being offered a spot on the Wake Forest football team.
Possible Main St. Project Has Restaurant Owners Worried About Future
Crown CafeDiners enjoy a meal at Crown Cafe on Main Street. The future of the restaurant is uncertain because a development has been proposed that includes the restaurant’s property.
The new owners of the Crown Cafe invested tens-of-thousands of dollars into the space on Main Street and the restaurant began serving food in January. Just a few months later they worry whether their investment will be for nothing, and the space where their business sits may be demolished to make way for a proposed five-story mixed use development near Watertown Square.
More Headlines
MBTA Would Add New Bus Routes in Watertown as Part Revamping of Bus Service
Bud’s Goods, Watertown’s Second Cannabis Dispensary, Opening Soon
Police Log: Man Backed Car Into Woman, Driver Hits Parked Construction Vehicle
Police/Fire
Still Time to Register for Sunday’s Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K Run/Walk
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Those interested in taking part in the Watertown Police Department’s Finish Strong 5K Run and Walk can still register.
Real Estate
Watertown Has Dozens of Open Houses Over the Weekend
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A huge number of open houses to check out in Watertown this week.
Entertainment
New Rep’s New Voices Theatre Festival Features 3 Original Plays
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The following information was provided by New Rep Theatre:
The first New Rep, New Voices Theatre Festival features three 20-minute plays that were selected out of over 150 plays during our March call for submissions.
Around Town
Watertown Residents Can Recycle Styrofoam, Shred Paper at DPW Event
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Get rid of your styrofoam, old clothing and shred paper at the upcoming recycling event hosted by the Watertown Department of Public Works.
Arlington Catholic
Watertown Students Make Arlington Catholic’s 3rd Quarter Honor Roll
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Arlington Catholic High School announced its third quarter honor roll, and three local students made the grade.
Around Town
First Parish Church of Watertown Dedicates New Progress Pride Flag
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First Parish ChurchWill Twombly raises the new Progress Pride Flag at First Parish Church of Watertown.
The following piece was provided by First Parish Church of Watertown:
The flag mounted outside of First Parish on Church Street was frayed and torn. It was a “Progress Pride” flag, a colorful multi-colored banner symbolizing the church’s commitment to welcoming people of all sexual orientations and gender identities. But it had been worn out by the winds, rain, sun and snow of New England weather. It definitely needed to be replaced.
Entertainment
Survey Seeks Feedback from Watertown Artists About Workspace Needs
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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
If you are an artist, musician, or creative in any field that lives or works in Watertown — or would like to — Watertown Public Arts & Culture wants your feedback!