Obituaries

OBIT: Sandra B. Roberts, Beloved Mom, Nana, Real Estate Entrepreneur & Philanthropist

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Sandra Roberts

Sandra B. Roberts, of Wellesley, died peacefully on the morning of June 16th. She was 86 years old. Born Sandra Louise Brown on May 26th, 1939 in Boston, “Sandy” was the only child of Frederick Brown, a professional musician and band leader, and his wife Christine (Peyton), a realtor. Sandy grew up on Harnden Avenue in Watertown, Massachusetts, and graduated from Watertown High School in 1957, where she was a Cheerleader and an active member of the WHS Theater, Glee Clubs and Chorus. A talented pianist, Sandy spent a year studying at the Boston University School of Music before transferring to Boston College where she majored in Education.

Weather

Weather Forecast: Hot Week Ahead With Temps as High as 100 Degrees

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After a string of gloomy weekends, summer is finally making a firm arrival across Eastern Massachusetts. Friday and Saturday offer ideal early summer conditions: dry, warm, and sunny. But starting Sunday, a dangerous and prolonged heat wave sets in. A strong upper-level ridge will park over the region, driving highs into the 90s and pushing dew points into the oppressive category, producing heat index values over 100°F in many locations. Peak heat is expected Monday through Wednesday.

Around Town

Boys & Girls Club Unveils Space Where New After School Program for Grades K-3 Will Be Housed

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The public got their first look at the new space at the renovated space at the Watertown Boys & Girls Club. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The Watertown Boys & Girls Club recently unveiled the newly renovated space on the bottom level of the clubhouse, which will serve as home to the new KidConnect After School Program. On June 12, the Club welcomed the public to take a look around the space that will be a key space for the Club, said WBGC Executive Director Gary Beatty. “We’ve called it the new foundations, that has been the project that has brought this space to life, because we are in the bottom of our building — it’s the lower levels — but it really is creating a foundation for the future of our organization,” Beatty said. “We have a really proud and storied past, and now we’re looking into the future to decide how we’re going to continue to support the kids in our community, the families in the community who have been so reliant on what we do here at the Boys & Girls Club every day.”

Obituaries

OBIT: Mary Barry, 89, Devoted Volunteer, “Matriarch” of Her Neighborhood

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Mary Barry

Mary E. (O’Connor) Barry, 89 years young, of Watertown, MA, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Edward F. Barry Jr. Loving mother to Edward F. Barry III and his wife Marjorie (Marguerite) of Windsor Locks, CT, Patricia A. Barry of Atyrau, Kazakhstan, Patrick C. O’Connor and his partner Eileen Collett of Watertown, Nancy E. Barry of New York, NY, and Susan M. Barry of Arlington, MA. Dearest Nana to Matthew M. Barry of Windsor Locks, CT, and Charlotte Hannah Barry of Brooklyn, NY. Mary is the cherished sister to John J. O’Connor and his wife Ellen, of Newton, MA, Robert J. O’Connor of Palmetto Bay, FL, and Edward P. O’Connor of Pinecrest, FL. She is also survived by her nieces, nephews and many cousins here and abroad.

Around Town

Watertown Group Will be Removing Invasive Plants That Harm Monarch Butterflies

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Charlie BreitroseA monarch butterfly

The following information was provided by Watertown Community Gardens:

Do you have Black Swallow Wort (BSW) on your property? Are you interested in removing and learning more about BSW? Come join us on June 22, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m.! One of the many actions as part of the 2025 Mayors’ Monarch Pledge is to continue invasive species removal efforts that will support the re-establishment of native habitat for Monarch butterflies and other pollinators. The invasive plant of interest is the Black Swallow-Wort (BSW), which is poisoning Monarch caterpillars across Watertown.

Around Town

Discover Coolidge Square in the June WBC Walk N Talk

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Discover Coolidge Square in the next Watertown Walk N Talk hosted by the Watertown Business Coalition and Live Well Watertown. See more details in the announcement provided by the WBC below. The June Walk N Talk will visit Coolidge Square Businesses and see some of the gems that make Coolidge Square a destination. 

Stay tuned for information about which businesses we will visit and where it will begin. The Walk N Talk, co-sponsored with Live Well Watertown, provides an opportunity to engage with fellow community members, support local Watertown businesses and participate in physical activity. Whether you’re looking to relax, network, or enjoy the outdoors, these walks offer a perfect blend of recreation and community engagement.

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Water Customers Can Access City’s Water Meter Customer Portal

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Residents can now check on their water usage on the City’s Water Meter Customer Portal. See more details provided by the City of Watertown below. Watertown’s Water Meter Customer Portal is LIVE! Residents can now track their water usage every day on the customer portal, where you can set usage thresholds and receive alerts.All you need to sign-up is your email address, water meter account number (which can be found on your most recent water bill), and a cell phone number if you wish to receive alerts (optional)! Visit the Water Meters page to learn more and sign-up. This portal is accessible for those with the new smart water meters that were installed as part of the City’s water meter replacement project, which began in 2023.Sign up today with your water account info to easily stay on top of your water usage.For questions about the new portal, your water meter account number, or how to sign-up, please call 311 in Watertown, or 617-715-8660.

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DCR Opening Dealtry Pool Soon, Offering Learn to Swim Program

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The DCR’s Dealtry Pool in Watertown. The Dealtry Pool on Pleasant Street in Watertown will be opening for the season on June 21. More information about pool hours, the learn to swim program and lifeguard openings can be seen below. Pool Opening

The City of Watertown sent out social media posts saying that, according to the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) website, the Dealtry Memorial Swimming Pool in Watertown will be open from Saturday, June 21, 2025 – Sunday, August 17, 2025, between 11:15 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.

If you have questions about the pool, please contact the DCR Community Relations team at mass.parks@mass.gov or 617-626-4973. Learn to Swim, Life Guard Openings

The DCR sent out the following information:

As part of the agency’s ongoing work to promote water safety at state beaches and pools, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation (DCR) is once again offering free swim lessons to children at DCR pools across the state through its Learn to Swim program.