Entertainment
Small Saves Deals With Playing a Bad Game in This Week’s Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials
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Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)
Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.
Newly Elected Watertown Officials to be Sworn in During Inauguration Ceremony
The City of Watertown’s inauguration ceremony will take place on Jan. 2, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See more information from the City of Watertown, below.
Watertown Public Schools Awarded State Grant to Support Farm-to-School Program
Produce growing in the Watertown Public Schools’ Freight Farm. (Contributed Photo)
The state recently awarded the Watertown Schools a grant to run its farm-to-school program, including its Freight Farm. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.
Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries
Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.
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Around Town
Watertown Bike Event Cancelled
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The City of Watertown announced that the Get Your Bike Out event scheduled for Saturday, May 31 has been cancelled.
Police/Fire
Watertown Man Faces Charges of Illegal Possession of Firearms
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Watertown Police arrested a man for illegal possession of firearms after executing a search warrant of his home.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Rain & Thunder Early in the Week, Warm Temps Later
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Eastern Massachusetts transitions from a stormy end to May into a warmer, more settled start to June. A frontal system brings showers and a few thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday, but no flooding is expected. Behind it, drier and more seasonable air moves in for Sunday and Monday, bringing crisp, spring conditions. By midweek, a ridge of high pressure may take hold — setting the stage for a warm, summer-like pattern across the region.
Entertainment
Watertown Concert Raising Money for Refugee Support Group
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens Refugee Support Group
Saturday June 7th, 8:00pm Watertown Immigration-themed Concert at First Parish of Watertown
Real Estate
More Than 40 Open Houses Around Watertown This Week
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Dozens and dozens of properties will be hosting tours for prospective homebuyers this weekend.
Schools
Student Records for Watertown High Class of 2018 to be Destroyed Soon, Copies Available
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The Watertown Public Schools provided the following announcement:
Kathleen Desmarais, M.Ed, Director of Student Services, is notifying the public that in accordance with Massachusetts Student Records Regulations temporary records which have been maintained by the school system for the Class of 2018 are about to be destroyed. Former students have the right to receive copies of any or all of these records prior to their destruction.
Around Town
Registration Open for 2025 Watertown Town Wide Yard Sale
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Information about the 2025 Town Wide Yard Sale, as well as the catalog for Spring-Summer Adult & Community Education are now available. See more information provided by the City of Watertown