Schools

Watertown Student Delivers Speech at Fontbonne Graduation

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Watertown’s Lily Carpenter received her diploma at the Fontbonne graduation. (Photo by Faith Ninivaggi)

Watertown’s Lily Carpenter graduated from Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, and delivered a speech about her experience at the school, where she transferred after her previous school closed. See more details in the announcement from Fontbonne, below. Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, a leading all-girls Catholic school, celebrated the extraordinary achievements of its Class of 2026 at the school’s 69th Commencement ceremony on Thursday, May 21, 2026 in the Fontbonne CSJ Center. Seniors received their diplomas before family, friends, faculty, staff, the Sisters of St.

Around Town

DCR’s Dealtry Pool Open for the Season, See the Hours

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The DCR’s Dealtry Pool in Watertown. The DCR’s pool off Pleasant Street in Watertown opened for the season and will be open seven days a week through mid-August. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. The Clarence W. Dealtry Memorial Swimming Pool,  64 Pleasant St. in Watertown, has reopened as of Saturday June 20, 2026.

Entertainment

Watertown Summer Concert Series is Back; Submit Your Song for WaterTunes

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Saltonstall Park will be filled with music on Wednesday evenings beginning July 1. Watertown’s Summer Concert Series features a variety of performers, and this year people can submit their songs to be included in WaterTunes. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Concerts will take place each Wednesday from July 1 to Aug. 19, from 6-8 p.m. on the new stage at Saltonstall Park, 149 Main St.

Schools

College Students from Watertown Earn Honors, Graduate, Complete Projects

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Several students from Watertown earned honors from North Shore Community College, Alabama, Hoftra, Saint Anslem, and William & Mary. Local students graduated from Hamilton College and Emmanuel College. Also, three Watertown students who attend WPI completed projects. The following information was provided by the colleges and universities. Honors

North Shore Community College

North Shore Community College is proud to announce its spring 2026 Dean’s List, honoring students who have demonstrated academic distinction.

Around Town

First WBC Walk & Talk of 2026 Takes Place Along Pleasant St.

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The first Watertown Business Coalition’s Walk & Talk will focus on businesses on and around Pleasant Street. There will be some special give aways for participants. The walks are part of Live Well Watertown’s Watertown Walks series. See more information in the announcement from the WBC, below. We’re back with another season of Walk & Talks in partnership with Live Well Watertown!

Around Town

Mt. Auburn Project: Sidewalk Work in Coolidge Sq., Drainage Installation Near Walnut St.

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Caution tape blocks off an area of sidewalk under construction in Coolidge Square in early June 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Sidewalks will be torn up in some places, and repoured in other sections of Mt. Auburn Street in Coolidge Square during the week of June 22-26. Also, drainage will be installed in the area from Walnut Street to Spruce Street. See the impacts and other details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Entertainment

Watertown’s Independence Day Celebration Includes, Concert & Light Show

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Celebrate America’s independence on July 1 when the City of Watertown with music and a light show in Saltonstall Park. See more details in the announcement from the City, below. Full Schedule • Wednesday, July 1, 2026

​Saltonstall Park, 149 Main St., Watertown (next to City Hall)

​​​​2:30–6:00 PM — Watertown Farmers’ MarketKick off the holiday with fresh produce, local food, artisan goods, and live music at the weekly Farmers’ Market. The Market supports local agriculture and small businesses while promoting healthy, sustainable living for the whole community. Cash, credit cards (for most vendors), SNAP, HIP, and Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupons are accepted.

Entertainment

Small Saves Has a Day Full of Hockey 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. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”