Sports

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Baseball Faces Tough Lexington Team in League Opener

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Watertown Baseball’s early season schedule was somewhat unusual. After some late-March scrimmages Watertown squeezed in two non-league games at Victory Field two weekends ago, beating Fitchburg and Maimonides. And then they had a week off before opening their Middlesex League schedule yesterday afternoon. Lexington Baseball arrived with a pedigree of success as they faced the Raiders in game one of their ’26 season. 

On the mound for Watertown Jayden Pineda, getting his second start of the season. He pitched 3 1/3 solid innings against Fitchburg, but Lexington would be a bigger test. On a sunny, but cold (as in, brrrrrrr) and windy day, Lexington threw two legit number one starters, over six innings, and stymied Watertown bats on the way to a 7-0 win over the Raiders. Early-season baseball can be very cruel, between the conditions, the lack of practice time and game experience. That would be especially true for the Raiders, starting one freshman, five sophomores, three juniors and one senior.

Elections

Mass Alliance Endorses Daniel Lander for State Senate

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Daniel Lander. The following announcement was provided by Daniel Lander:

Daniel Lander is proud to announce that his campaign was endorsed today by Mass Alliance, a statewide coalition of labor unions and progressive organizations dedicated to building a better Massachusetts. The endorsement shines a spotlight on Daniel Lander’s work to address affordable housing, lift up working families, and to meet this moment by taking on the broken status quo on Beacon Hill. “Mass Alliance proudly endorses Daniel Lander for Suffolk and Middlesex State Senate. A proven progressive champion, Daniel is an experienced campaigner, coalition builder, and has a strong record of innovative, equity-centered policy,” said Vanessa Snow, Executive Director of Mass Alliance.

Around Town

April Vacation Filmmaking Classes for Kids in Watertown

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FC Academy will run filmmaking classes for kids in Watertown during April Vacation. The Filmmakers Collaborative is offering FC Academy, filmmaking classes for children ages 10-14 in Watertown over April vacation. See more details in the announcement from the Filmmakers Collaborative. Presented by the creators of the Boston International Kids Film Festival, classes run from Tuesday-Friday, April 21-April 24, 9 a.m. to noon at Cunniff Elementary School, 246 Warren St., Watertown. The course costs $240.

Sports

Watertown Youth Hockey Team Wins League Championship

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Watertown Raiders 10U hockey team won the Valley League AA Squirt East Championship. (Contributed Photo)

The following announcement was provided by Watertown Youth Hockey:

On Saturday April 3, the Watertown Raiders 10U hockey team won the Valley League AA Squirt East Championship. They played the Central Mass Revolution, a team they had split their season series with 2-2. Watertown was dominant in the final, winning 6-0. 

The team was motivated to win for Henry Maikath who was unavailable to play due to an injury. Henry was a game changing offensive defenseman who had many highlight reel goals during the season. Watertown’s offense was led by goal scorers Wes Nabel (2 goals), Griff Ganno (2 goals), Conor Reynolds (1 goal) and Wyatt Preston (1 goal). Helping to keep offensive zone pressure on the Revs were Mary Dwyer, JJ Valiton and Ethan Tark. Great 2 way play from Colt Ouellette, Sam Heiber, Dean Sibelle and Gus Charbonnier prevented the Revs from mounting any sustained puck possession. 

The defense was anchored by strong shutdown play from Michael Cohan, Zach Rivera and Adeline Lucas. Amazing defensive zone presence by Christian Robinson, Garrett Mathers and Lily Witkop minimized the Rev’s scoring chances. Dante Marchesano was a rock between the pipes.

Entertainment

Watertown Business Coalition & Cultural District Announce Art Pop-Ups on Merchants Row

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Business Coalition:

The Watertown Business Coalition (WBC), in partnership with the Watertown Cultural District, the City of Watertown, and the Watertown Arts Market, is proud to announce Art Pop-Ups on Merchants Row, a vibrant series of three intimate outdoor markets designed to showcase the city’s creative economy. The series serves as a high-visibility platform for local creators and a “teaser” leading up to the city’s premier summer event: the Watertown Arts Market on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The Series at a Glance

Located off of Main Street in the heart of Watertown Square, each pop-up is designed to be an intimate experience, featuring just nine visual artists and two acoustic performers. This curated approach ensures prime visibility for every participant and a boutique shopping experience for attendees. Event Dates (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM):

Saturday, July 11

Saturday, July 25

Saturday, August 1

Call for Artists & Performers

The Art Pop Ups team is seeking a diverse array of Watertown-based artists across all mediums to display and sell their work.

Sports

See When World Cup Train Tickets Will Go on Sale

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An MBTA Commuter Rail train. (Source: MBTA)

The following announcement was provided by the MBTA:

The MBTA announced service information during this summer’s seven World Cup matches in June and July, including expanded Commuter Rail service and special Boston Stadium Train tickets to help fans travel across the region. 

Roundtrip Boston Stadium Train tickets between South Station and Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) will be $80, sold exclusively on mTicket, and are good for travel on the entire Commuter Rail network on match days, allowing visitors more flexibility and options in choosing where to stay to attend World Cup matches. Tickets for the first five matches will go on sale beginning at 11 AM on Wednesday, April 8, with tickets for the Round 32 and Quarter-Final matches on sale closer to the match dates. Full information can be found at MBTA.com/WorldCup. 

Compared to driving, parking, and event-day traffic delays, Commuter Rail provides a predictable and more affordable way to travel to and from matches. The MBTA has been planning for over a year to support the 2026 World Cup matches held at Boston Stadium and to welcome soccer fans from around the globe to Massachusetts this summer. The agency has coordinated closely with Boston26, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, local municipalities, and Gillette Stadium/The Kraft Group to prepare for increased ridership and ensure a safe, reliable travel experience. “The MBTA is proud to have the opportunity to enable football fans from near and far to travel the Commonwealth, and we are ready to deliver unprecedented transit services to the seven World Cup matches held at Boston Stadium.

Around Town

Watertown Group Hosting Pair of Palestinian-Focused Films

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice, and the Environment:

The Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is this year offering a series of documentary and feature films that explores the history and culture of the Palestinian people and provides a picture of their life under Israeli occupation. Showings are scheduled through December on the second Sunday of each month, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Avenue, Watertown. A discussion will follow the presentation. Admission is free, and the church has a wheel-chair accessible entrance and restrooms. Contact watertowncitizens@gmail.com for more information. Please note that earlier film showings took place at 6 p.m. These films and future films will begin at 6:30 p.m. The April and May offerings are as follows:

SUNDAY, APRIL 12 at 6:30 PM: “THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB”

Written and directed by Kaouther Ben Hania, “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” a docudrama, was first presented in September 2025 at the Venice International Film Festival.

Around Town

Part of School Street to Close This Week for Construction

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The roadway and sidewalks along a section of School Street off Mt. Auburn Street will be closed this week during installation of drainage and other work as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown. Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on School Street between Mount Auburn Street and Adams Avenue.