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Charles River Ferry Taking Shape — Wada Hoppah Will Soon Take to the Water

By Charlie Breitrose | 3 hours ago

Drew Rollert, founder of Wada Hoppah, standing on the nearly completed Charles River ferry. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

CONCORD — Three years of dreams and a year-and-a-half of design and labor is coming together in the form of the first modern ferry built to navigate the Charles River.

City Council Passes Budget, Now Await Legislature’s Decision on Tax Relief

Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.

The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, but the City’s financial future could be darkened if the State does not approve a tax relief legislation submitted by the City.

Gold Kings Hockey Will Face New Foes Next Season, League Gets New Name

The Boston Gold Kings will host a pair of new additions to their league at John A. Ryan Arena in 2o26-27. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)

The Boston Gold Kings made it all the way to the finals for the second year in a row in 2025-26, this time falling in the last round. The Watertown-based hockey team will have more competition in 2026-27, as the league expands.

Sacrifices of Veterans Remembered at Memorial Day Ceremony; Importance of Veterans Benefits Discussed

Members of Watertown Veterans organizations hold the flags during the 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony at Victory Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

For former Marine George McMasters Memorial Day gives him mixed feelings, and is a time when he can remember his compatriots who were lost in battle.

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Entertainment

Oud Masters John Berberian & Antranig Kzirian to Perform at the Armenian Museum of America

By Guest Writer | 3 hours ago

John Berberian (right) and Antranig Kzirian will perform together at the Armenian Museum of America in Watertown for an evening of storytelling, Armenian folk traditions, and improvisation.

The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:

The Armenian Museum of America is pleased to present “Music in Color: Oudflections” on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m., an intimate and dynamic evening celebrating the rich traditions and contemporary evolution of Armenian music with two generations of oud players. This program is generously sponsored by Nancy R. Kolligian.

Around Town

Watertown’s Community Preservation Program is Turning 10 Years Old

By Guest Writer | 3 hours ago

The City of Watertown provided the following information:

Join the Community Preservation Committee (CPC) for a special Annual Public Hearing to celebrate completed Community Preservation Act (CPA) projects and help us update the CPA Plan.

Real Estate

Dozens of Watertown Homes Will Host Open Houses

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours ago

A busy weekend for open houses in Watertown, with nearly 30 listings.

Around Town

Watertown’s Tipsy Tea Party 2026: “Drag me to the Disco!”

By Guest Writer | May 28, 2026

The Tipsy Tea Party will be hosted by the City of Watertown’s Events Team at the Commander’s Mansion on Sunday, June 28, 2026 from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. See more details provided by the Events Team, below.

Entertainment

Watertown Dancer Performing in Boston Ballet’s “The Sleeping Beauty”

By Guest Writer | May 28, 2026

Simone Zupka

A Hosmer School student will be performing with in the final production of Boston Ballet’s 2025-26 season, “The Sleeping Beauty.” See more information provided by Boston Ballet, below.

Letters

LETTER: Experience at Jewish Voices Critique the Antisemitism Commission Event

By Guest Writer | May 27, 2026

“Jewish Voices Critique the Antisemitism Commission” — That was the title of the meeting at the Watertown Library on May 21. It tells you things could have gotten ugly. Thanks to careful planning and skilled moderation, even though the event was tense, it mostly remained civil.

Transportation

MBTA Hosting Listening Session About Buses on Arsenal Street

By Charlie Breitrose | May 27, 2026

Share your thoughts about public transportation on Arsenal Street with MBTA representatives at the Watertown Library on May 30 and June 14.

Entertainment

MIT Immersive Documentary Pop Up Coming to Watertown

By Guest Writer | May 27, 2026

The following announcement was provided by MIT Open Documentary Lab:

The MIT Open Documentary Lab and IXRDC are bringing Immersive Documentary Pop-Ups to Watertown Library on Thursday, May 28, from 4–7 PM. Visitors can drop in to experience a curated collection of virtual reality works by artists exploring climate change, identity, immigration, indigeneity, racial injustice, disability, memory, and civic life.