Around Town

Volunteers Lent a Hand at the Watertown Housing Authority During Watertown Helps Out

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The Watertown Housing Authority hostedannual Watertown Helps Out Day and got a hand from volunteers from C4 Therapeutics. The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Housing Authority. On May 14th the Watertown Housing Authority participated in this year’s annual Watertown Helps Out Day, put on by the Watertown Community Foundation. The Watertown Housing Authority took part in the 2025 Watertown Helps Out, organized by the Watertown Community Foundation. We’re so grateful for the volunteers from C4 Therapeutics who came out to work alongside WHA staff to pick up trash, recycle used bulk items, dispose of household waste, landscape, make our parking lots safer, and add cosmetic upgrades to our buildings.

Around Town

Pieces of Old Bus Wire System Being Removed as Part of Mt. Auburn Street Project

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The bases that used to hold the wires for the MBTA’s electric buses will be removed this week as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown. Beginning Monday, May 19, 2025, Newport Construction will resume removing the overhead catenary bases along Mount Auburn Street, starting at School Lane and progressing westbound toward Watertown Square. Traffic and Sidewalk Impacts

During this work, you can expect temporary lane shifts and possibly lane closures, but one travel lane in each direction will remain on Mount Auburn Street.

Weather

Weather Forecast: Warm Temps and Scattered Showers This Week

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Eastern Massachusetts wraps up the week with classic mid-May warmth, but a more unsettled weather pattern gradually takes hold heading into the weekend. A pair of weak disturbances will bring several rounds of scattered showers and perhaps a thunderstorm between Friday evening and Saturday night. While no day looks like a total washout, outdoor plans may need to stay flexible—especially during the late afternoon and evening hours. A cold front moves through on Sunday, clearing out the humidity and ushering in a noticeably cooler and drier air mass. Early next week will feel refreshingly springlike, with crisp mornings, comfortable afternoons, and a welcome drop in dew points.

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Learn About the Watertown Public Works Department at an Open House

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Watertown’s Department of Public Works will host an open house on Tuesday, May 20 at the DPW Facility on Orchard Street. See more in the announcement from the City of Watertown below. Watch the walk-and-talk with DPW Director, Tom Brady in preparation for the DPW Open House event with the Watertown Public Works team on May 20, 2025 at 5-7:30 p.m. at 124 Orchard Street in Watertown! View this post on Instagram A post shared by City of Watertown, MA (@watertownmagov)

Watch and hear about Tom’s career, his inspirations, his dogs, and more. Have a question for the Public Works team?

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Russell Cooperative Preschool’s Spring Ramble Includes Marionettes, Games & Music

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The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:

Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to one of Watertown’s most delightful springtime events! On Saturday, May 17, Russell Cooperative Preschool will host its annual Spring Ramble — a day packed with enchanting entertainment, live music, tasty food, and fun-filled games, all held on the grounds of the historic First Parish of Watertown at 35 Church Street. The Ramble will kick off at 11 a.m. inside First Parish with a free performance of “The Fairy Circus” by Tanglewood Marionettes — one of the region’s most beloved touring puppet theater companies. 

“The Fairy Circus” brings to life a delightful cast of fairy folk and forest creatures who perform circus tricks to the sounds of classical music. Expect beautifully hand-crafted marionettes, a dazzling display of miniature props, and an engaging storyline that will captivate children and adults alike. The 40-minute show is a perfect way to introduce young audiences to the magic of live performance in a whimsical and accessible way. After the puppet show, the Ramble continues from noon to 2 p.m. on the lawn of First Parish.

Around Town

See Where to Donate to Watertown Helps Out’s City-wide Food Drive

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The City-wide Food Drive to benefit Watertown’s two food pantries will be held from May 12 – 21, 2025. The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation. Drop off non-perishables at local collection sites to stock Watertown’s Food Pantries. FOOD DRIVE COLLECTION SITES

Watertown Parker School Annex (124 Watertown Street)

Watertown Police Department

Watertown Free Public Library

Watertown Fire Station (564 Mt. Auburn Street)

Watertown Public School Students: Look for the collection box at your school

Spread the word.

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Creative Chats Features Artist Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

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The following announcement was provided by Matt Hanna, host of Creative Chats:

Matt Hanna of Little Local Conversations will lead the featured conversation with painter, printmaker, and collage artist Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. They’ll chat around a question that Julie has been spending time pondering on within the topic of creativity and the creative life. Creative Chats is a way to gather creative people face-to-face to mingle, hear a featured conversation on the topic of creativity and the creative life, and then engage in the conversation themselves in small groups. Little Local Conversations Presents Creative Chats!: With Guest Julie Fei-Fan Balze

Friday, May 16th, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m.

Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St. More info here (https://www.littlelocalconversations.com/events/creative-chats-with-guest-julie-fei-fan-balzer)

Come to get inspired, to reflect, and connect.

Obituaries

OBIT: Andrew Russo, 98, Grew Up in Watertown, Navy Seabee in World War II

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Andrew Russo

Russo, Andrew C. “Andy” of Arlington, died on May 4th at the age of 98. Beloved husband of the late Josephine A. (DiCecca) Russo. Loving father of Rosanne Rogers of Cape Elizabeth, ME, Andrew Russo of Littleton and Karen Moorehead and her husband, Michael of Warwick, RI. Dear grandfather of Justin Rogers, Jesse Moorehead, Brendan Rogers, Shane Moorehead and Kasey Moorehead. Brother of Thomas Russo, Eleanor Kallberg, David Russo and the late Francis Russo.