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Traffic on School Street at Mt. Auburn Street to be Redirected Starting This Week

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The Mt. Auburn Street Project will impact traffic patterns temporarily beginning this week. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Drainage Installation & Test Pits

Crews will continue drainage installation and excavate test pits on Mount Auburn Street between Chauncy Street and School Street

Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

Beginning March 30, 2026, a detour will be in place on School Street. Access to School Street from Mount Auburn Street will remain open; however, traffic traveling down School Street toward Mount Auburn Street will be redirected onto Adams Avenue and then back to Mount Auburn Street.

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See When Early-Bird Hours Start at Mount Auburn Cemetery

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Mount Auburn Cemetery. The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:

This spring, Mount Auburn Cemetery is bringing back Early-Bird Hours, offering a unique opportunity to experience its beauty in a whole new morning light. The Cemetery’s Main Entrance (580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge) will open daily at 6 a.m. in April and May, allowing visitors to experience the serene beauty of the Cemetery in the quiet, early morning hours. These early hours offer a rare glimpse into nature awakening — the soft glow of sunrise over the Cemetery’s landscape and tree collections, the arrival of migratory birds, and a stillness that invites reflection. Whether seasoned birders, beginners just discovering the joys of birdwatching, those who simply love peaceful morning walks, and more, visitors can take in the early morning Mount Auburn landscape like never before.

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Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation

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The sign welcoming people to Arsenal Park.(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown’s newest park renovation received a statewide award at the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association Conference in Springfield this week. Recreation Director Ernie Thebado accepted the 2026 Agency of the Year: Design of Facility award for the Arsenal Park project, which reopened in the summer of 2025. The award is given to cities, towns, and state agencies which have created innovative park concepts and ideas. Thebado was joined by members of the Recreation and Community Development and Planning departments along with representatives from CDM Smith, the park’s design consultant, at the ceremony at the MassMutual Center on March 24. Thebado said he believes Arsenal Park received recognition because has something for everyone, including a towering play structure.

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Hear How Watertown is Prepping for a Big Summer of Tourism in 2026 at Watertown’s Open

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Little Local Conversations, the Watertown Business Coalition, and the City of Watertown’s Economic Development department present a panel discussion on Summer Tourism 2026 on April 7. Watertown’s Open is a series of live podcast events that bring local businesses and local business advocates together to share their stories and knowledge to help lift the entire business community. The project is a collaboration between the City of Watertown’s Economic Development Planner, the Little Local Conversations podcast, and the Watertown Business Coalition. Summer Tourism 2026: A Live Podcast Discussion on How Watertown Businesses Can Capitalize on the Tourist Influx This Summer

Join us for the next Watertown’s Open event at WCA-TV Studios at 30 Common St in Watertown. (See this page on their website for directions and parking info.) There will be a panel discussion to discuss what’s going on in the Watertown/Greater Boston region this summer (hint: a lot!), how panelists have successfully attracted tourists for previous events, and how we can work together to bring people to Watertown this summer.

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St. Patrick Family Players Performing “Resurrection” on Palm Sunday

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The following announcement was provided by St. Patrick Family Players:

Please join us for this free, musical performance on Palm Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Main Street, Watertown. 

“Resurrection” is the inspirational story of Simon Peter and the forgiveness of Jesus Christ. The performance leads the audience on an unforgettable spiritual journey with St. Peter as he faces his martyrdom. 

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Watertown Group Providing Musical Accompaniment to Boston Area Protests

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Rosie and the Resister performed at a No Kings Rally in Boston in March. (Contributed Photo)

Rosie and the Resisters have hit political protests big and small around the Boston area, and will appear at a pair of No Kings III protests including one in Watertown. Rosie is not a signer or even musician, she is Watertown resident Thomas Michel’s red accordion. “She, and I, accompany a strong group of singers from Watertown and neighboring communities,” Michel said. “Rosie and the Resisters were on stage at the big No Kings Rally on Boston Common back in March, and will be back on the Common on Saturday to lead songs at the rally.”

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Find Out About Proposed Solar Project at Gore Place During Developers Meeting

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A Public Information Meeting for the Gore Place Agrivoltaics project will be held on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 p.m.

The following notice was provided by the City of Watertown:

Notice is hereby given that the Petitioner will be holding a Public Information Meeting related to Gore Place Agrivoltaics on March 31, 2026. Project Description and Location

The Gore Place Agrivoltaics project proposes new uses for the easternmost 10 acres of the property. This will be a multi-phased project. The first phase will include installing solar panels on roughly 3 ½ acres on the southern portion of the parcel. This installation will also be used as pastureland for sheep, so there will be fencing similar to the other pasturelands at Gore Place.

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Hibernians Invite Public to Ham-O-Rama on March 28

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians will host Ham-O-Rama on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St., Watertown. There will be four rounds and 160 chances to win, a 50/50 raffle, raffle baskets, and other items.

For more information contact laohwatertown@gmail.com.