Weather

Weather Forecast: May Starts With Summer-Like Weather Before Cool Down

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Eastern Massachusetts opens May with a summery start before slipping into a cooler, more unsettled stretch. Friday and Saturday feature warm temperatures, increasing humidity, and the potential for a few isolated strong thunderstorms. A more widespread shower threat returns Sunday as a stalled front lingers over the region. Next week trends cooler, with periods of cloudiness and scattered rain as a slow-moving upper-level low dominates the pattern. Despite the drearier outlook, there will still be breaks of sun — especially by midweek — as temperatures hover in the 60s with a few warmer inland spikes. Friday, May 2 — Fog Lifts, Warmth Builds:

Low morning clouds and patchy fog give way to partial sunshine by midday.

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The Evolution of Watertown Pride 2022 to Today, Celebration Planned for June 1

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The following piece was provided by the Watertown Pride Committee:

In June 2025, Watertown Pride will kick-off its fourth consecutive year of celebrations, fostering unity and diversity in Watertown and beyond. With a parade, festival, and much more planned throughout June, Watertown’s celebration this year would not be possible without the hard work and insights of all those involved in the years prior. In 2022, the staff of the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) wanted to respond to the longing people were feeling for connection, especially as we all were slowly coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ready to see our neighbors face to face. The city’s LGBT+ community were not immune to these feelings, not only coping with feelings of social isolation, but also facing the unfortunate reality that Boston Pride had been cancelled that year. WFPL is a major catalyst in the community, and part of its mission is to create connection and community through its services, materials, programs and more.

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Community Foundation Kicks Off Annual Watertown Helps Out on May 1

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The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

Would you like to join your neighbors and give back to Watertown? With the support of local company sponsors, their employees, the City of Watertown, and people who live all over Watertown, the Watertown Community Foundation is organizing Watertown Helps Out for the 11th year. During a month of community service all through May, the Watertown Community Foundation will connect hundreds of volunteers to projects our local non-profits need help getting done. “Watertown Helps Out, affectionately called WHO, began in 2014 to bring the Watertown community together after the trauma of the Marathon bombing and the aftermath here in Watertown. What started as a single day of community service has become a month-long event involving hundreds of community and corporate volunteers who work together to help Watertown,” said Tia Tilson, Executive Director of the Watertown Community Foundation.

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Drivers Will Have to Start Paying to Charge Electric Vehicles at City’s Charging Stations

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The City of Watertown announced changes to the policy of charging EVs at City-owned charging stations. Starting on May 1 drivers will have to pay to charge at the stations located in City and school lots. See the details below:

Parking at an EV Charging Station

Beginning on May 1, 2025, users of the City of Watertown’s EV charging stations will be charged a rate of $0.25 per kWh to charge their vehicle. The City of Watertown owns 29 EV charging stations across the city for public use, located at:

Watertown Free Public Library parking lot – 4 plugs

Howard Street Parking Lot – 6 plugs

Lowell Elementary School – 1 plug but restricted to school staff during the day

Cunniff Elementary School – 3 plugs but restricted to school staff during the day

Hosmer Elementary School – 6 plugs but restricted to school staff during the day

Department of Public Works – 8 plugs (open to public 5pm – 6am)

The income gathered will go toward the City’s sustainability goals in the future. The EV charging stations at the three elementary schools (Lowell, Cunniff, and Hosmer) will be open to the public outside of school hours, from 6pm – 6am.

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Historical Society Joining Browne House for 2 Upcoming Events

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The Browne House, built in 1698, is the oldest standing house in Watertown. The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:

The Historical Society of Watertown is joining with the Browne House for 2 upcoming events:

Community on the Lawn at Browne House, Watertown

562 Main Street, Watertown

Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Join Historic New England and local cultural organizations for an afternoon of history, culture, and connection. Explore the Browne House, enjoy family-friendly activities and lawn games, browse books at the mobile library, and meet your neighbors as we celebrate Watertown’s rich heritage. Participating organizations include:

Watertown LibraryHistorical Society of WatertownWatertown Public Arts & CultureThe Pigsgusset InitiativeCharles River Museum of Industry and InnovationGore Place

Tour the 2 Oldest Houses in Watertown on the Same Day

Sunday, June 15, 2025

The Browne House (c. 1698) at 562 Main Street, Watertown

Tours at 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 noon

(Free for Watertown Residents)

The Edmund Fowle House (1772) at 28 Marshall St, Watertown

Tours at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.

(Free that day for Watertown Residents)

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Watertown Group Will Participate in Mother’s Day Walk for Peace

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Watertown Walks for PeaceWatertown Walks for Peace joined the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester. The following announcement was provided by Watertown Walks for Peace:

Watertown Walks for Peace  Sunday May 11

We hope you will join us again with donations and walking for the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace.  For those who walk we will have a bus so we can gather  and return together. Or meet us there! What better way to honor your mother than to partake in the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace and support the Louis D. Brown Peace Institute and its services to families and communities affected by gun violence. This is our 11th consecutive year participating in the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace in Dorchester. 

Visit our webpage to sign up to walk and/or donate and help achieve our fundraising goal. Last year we raised over $7,000. Can we top that? As always, there will be inspiring speakers, an energizing walk, and a welcoming community of supporters.

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Mt. Auburn St. Project: Conduit Installation Continues Near School & Boylston Streets

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During the week of April 28 through May 3, 2025, work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes installation of conduit in two areas of the roadway, including at the intersections of School and Boylston streets. See more in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown:

Next at School St. and Boylston St. 

Starting Monday, April 28, 2025 Newport Construction will continue installing traffic electrical conduit (underground electrical pipes) at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and School Street beginning at 7am. During this time Newport Construction will also continue down Mount Auburn Street to install electrical conduits at the intersection of Mount Auburn Street and Boylston Street. 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: Rain and Shine This Week in Watertown

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Eastern Massachusetts wraps up April with a dynamic spring pattern — mild and dry conditions to start, followed by a soaking Saturday, a brisk cooldown Sunday, and a return to sunshine and warmth early next week. A strong frontal system brings widespread rain and a few thunderstorms on Saturday, followed by cooler, drier air and gusty northwest winds on Sunday. The start of May looks bright and pleasant as high pressure builds in, with sunshine and spring warmth dominating Monday through Wednesday. A weak front may introduce a chance of showers by Thursday or Friday, but confidence on exact timing remains low. Overall, it’s a week of changing skies and temperatures —a classic New England spring.