Letters

LETTER: Resident Endorses Challenger in District Attorney’s Race

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To the Editor,

In May, my husband and I had the pleasure of hosting a meet-and-greet fundraiser for our friend — and my husband’s colleague — David Solet, who is running for Middlesex District Attorney in the September primary election. During the event, David spoke passionately about what he calls the “Issues That Matter,” including stopping the flow of illegal guns, supporting sexual assault victims, protecting communities from dangerous offenders, combating hate crimes, improving prevention efforts, protecting elders from financial exploitation, and ensuring conviction integrity. What stood out most to many of us in attendance was David’s commitment to making the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office less political, more efficient, and more focused on helping victims and strengthening communities. The thoughtful questions and conversations among our fellow Watertown and Middlesex County residents made me realize that more people need to learn about David and his vision for the office. Because he is running a grassroots campaign, his resources for advertising and outreach are limited.

Schools

Watertown High School Adding 3 New Career Pathway Programs

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A rendering of the new Watertown High School from Ai3 Architects. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:

Watertown High School will launch three new Innovation Career Pathway (ICP) programs, joining a growing list of Massachusetts high schools offering specialized course offerings in high-demand careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The Healey-Driscoll administration announced plans to expand the Innovation Career Pathway program to 10 new high schools in Massachusetts, including Watertown. These pathways are designed to give students hands-on experience and specialized coursework focusing on different high-growth industries. Watertown will offer 10 different Innovation Career Pathway programs across three different industry sectors: Clean Energy, Environmental and Life Sciences, and Healthcare and Social Assistance.

Around Town

Watertown Farmers Market Opening for Season in June

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The 2026 Watertown Farmers Market returns to Saltonstall Park on June 10 and runs weekly through Oct. 21. The market will be held Wednesdays from 2:30-6:30 p.m. (6 p.m. in October). See more information from the Farmers Market, below. The 13th season of the Watertown Farmers’ Market kicks off on June 10, 2026, and runs every Wednesday through Oct.

Around Town

Registration Open For Middlesex Sheriff’s Youth Public Safety Academy

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Middlesex Sheriff’s OfficeCadets from Watertown graduated from the MIddlesex Sheriff’s Office’s Youth Public Safety Academy. Registration for the 2026 Youth Public Safety Academy (YPSA) opened on Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9 a.m., Middlesex Sheriff Peter J. Koutoujian announced. Watertown’s week is July 20-24. YPSA is open to children ages 8-12 living in any of Middlesex County’s 54 cities and towns.  Individuals ages 13-15 may register as a Counselor in Training. “I am so excited to once again offer this exceptional and low-cost summer program,” said Sheriff Koutoujian.

Letters

LETTER: Medicare for All Letter Signed by 8 Watertown City Councilors

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The health care crisis in Massachusetts is increasingly impacting Watertown residents and others across the state. The bankruptcy of the Steward Health Care System and the unfair profit-driven practices of insurance corporations, hospital conglomerates and “Pharma” have increased premiums to make insurance and needed care out of reach for thousands of working people, while the ability of our businesses to hire, grow and promote their employees diminishes. The costs incurred under the current healthcare system are an unnecessary burden to individuals, families, businesses, cities and towns, including Watertown. We believe that access to affordable, quality health care is a human right and a fundamental component of a decent and just society. Yet the United States remains one of the few developed nations that does not provide an equitable system of universal health coverage to its residents, while health outcomes are far worse and costs far higher.

Around Town

June Watertown Walks Themes: Human Rights Committee, Self-Compassion, Public Art, Pleasant Street Businesses

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Watertown Walks continues on Thursdays in June. The walks hosted by Live Well Watertown and other groups run from 1 to 2 p.m. at Saltonstall Park, next to City Hall, unless noted in the information. See more details, below. Weekly programs will include movement, conversation, and opportunities to connect, interact, and explore the greater community. The walking portion of these programs will be approximately 30-40 minutes, and we encourage attendees to walk at a comfortable pace. Note location of meet-up which varies.

Around Town

Watertown Library & Mighty Squirrel Brewing Start Book Club

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Mighty Squirrel Brewing’s Taproom at Arsenal Yards. A new Watertown Free Public Library and Mighty Squirrel Brewing Book Club meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. See more details from the Watertown Library, below. Discuss fiction of all genres in a casual brewery setting with the WFPL Mighty Squirrel book group! Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) hosts this monthly book group for adults at Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co., located at Arsenal Yards in Watertown. Registration is not required.

Government

Council President Sideris Will Host Town Hall Style Meeting

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City Council President Mark Sideris. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

City Council President Mark Sideris invites the public to his annual Councilor Meeting with the public on June 8. He will take questions from people in attendance. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Please join Council President Mark Sideris in the City Council Chamber of City Hall on Monday, June 8, 2026, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. for his Annual Councilor Meeting.