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Watertown Business Coalition Hosting Member Appreciation Social at Donohue’s

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The Watertown Business Coalition will host a Member Appreciation Social at Donohue’s Bar & Grill on Wednesday, May, 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event is open to members and non-members. See more details in the information from the WBC, below:

Join us for a fun night as we celebrate YOU – our members, friends and WBC Community! We wouldn’t be here without your constant support, we’re so grateful you’re part of this growing community! Hear about the WBC’s 2026 so far and updates on exciting member benefits we’re rolling out in May. Come, bring a friend (or two), and learn how to get the most out of your membership.

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Watertown Group Hosting May Screening in Palestinian Film Series

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

The Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice & the Environment will be showing the film PALESTINE 1920: THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PALESTINIAN STORY produced by Al Jazeera Arabic in 1922. Please join us for a post film discussion led by Hani Murad, a Palestinian American. The Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is 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. “Palestine 1920” relies on historical research, witness accounts and archival material to challenge the notion that Palestinian-Jewish relationship in the early 20th century reflected “a land without a people and a people without a land.”

Our work is supported, in part, by Survival Education Fund, Inc.

DATE: SUNDAY MAY 10. 2026

TIME: 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: The Church of the Good Shepherd, 

                    9 Russell Ave, Watertown, MA 02472

ADMISSION: Free

MORE INFORMATION: watertowncitizens@gmail.com

* The church is located at the corner of Russell Ave & Mt.

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Watertown Playground Named for Soldier Killed in Vietnam Will be Upgraded

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Drawings of plans for renovating the Lt. Paul Sullivan Playground. (Source: City of Watertown)

A playground named in honor of a Watertown man who died in Vietnam will be getting an update, with new play structures and paving. The City Council received a report on the Sullivan Playground project at the April 28 meeting. The playground located at the corner of Mt. Auburn and Arlington streets was dedicated in honor of Lt. Paul Sullivan in 1969, a year after he died in Vietnam where he served in the U.S. Army Rangers.

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DPW Saves Family of Ducks from Storm Drain in Watertown

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A distraught mother duck was reunited with her ducklings with a helping hand from the Watertown Department of Public Works. On April 29, the City’s Animal Control office received a call from two residents on Arsenal Street who spotted the duck pacing around and calling for help, according to the report on WBZ Radio. The ducklings had fallen into a storm drain, according to the City of Watertown’s social media post. “DPW and Animal Control responded and, after some effort, were able to remove the drain cover and rescue all 13 baby ducks! They rejoined mom and waddled away,” the City’s social media post said.

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Watertown Hosting Poppy Social With Wreath Laying Ceremony, Open House

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As part of the Memorial Day celebrations, the City of Watertown will hold a Poppy Social, with a wreath-laying ceremony and open house at the Commander’s Mansion. See more information from the City’s Events Team, below. Poppy Social: Open House & Wreath-Laying Ceremony

Friday, May 22, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Commander’s Mansion

440 Talcott Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472

We are pleased to welcome all Watertown Veterans and the general public to join us for the annual Poppy Social! The Watertown Veterans’ Services and City Events Team will host an Open House at the Commander’s Mansion including light refreshments and guided tours of the historic residence located in the Arsenal on the Charles complex. Be sure to arrive by 10:30 a.m. for the Honor and Color Guard wreath-laying ceremony!

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Sidewalk Work, Lane Shifts and Parking Restrictions on Mt. Auburn Street This Week

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Construction of the Mt. Auburn Street Project this week includes work on sidewalks, but business entrances will still be accessible. Also, expect require lane shifts and parking restrictions. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Traffic Line Striping – Overnight Work

Traffic line striping is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026, beginning at 8:00 p.m. and lasting approximately four hours.

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Watertown Elected Leaders and Community Activists Endorse Daniel Lander for State Senate

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Daniel Lander. The following announcement came from the Landers for Senate Campaign:

Daniel Lander announced that his state senate campaign had been endorsed by a slate of elected and community leaders in Watertown. These leaders include elected school committee members, labor activists, and democratic party leaders. They are supporting Daniel’s vision for a more progressive Massachusetts that will take on the status quo and fight the affordability crisis while standing up to the Trump administration. “I am so grateful to have earned the trust and support of so many amazing leaders in Watertown,” said Daniel Lander, Candidate for State Senate, “These leaders and so many others in Watertown have organizing to take on our some of our state’s most pressing issues: building affordable housing, protecting our immigrant neighbors, and making sure every child gets an incredible education.

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Youth TV Production Workshop Offered by Watertown Cable

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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access Television:

WCA-TV’s Youth Workshop is back this summer for children between the ages of 9 to 14. Our students will learn the basics of video production, from scriptwriting to editing. By the end of the Workshop, students will have produced a film. This Workshop will run Monday-Wednesday from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. during the weeks of July 20th and 27th. This Workshop is free of charge to all students thanks to a generous grant from the Watertown Cultural Council.