Letters
LETTER: Believe it or Not With the Second Term
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Dear Editor,
Shall we start a BELIEVE IT OR NOT WITH THE SECOND TERM
Watertown Public Schools Nutrition Director Named Top School Nutrition Director in Mass.
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Watertown School Nutrition Director Brandon Rabbitt
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
Brandon Rabbitt, the Director of School Nutrition for Watertown Public Schools, has been honored as the top school nutrition director in Massachusetts.
Lt. Gov. Recognizes Watertown as Part of Inaugural Group of Climate Leader Communities
City Council President Mark Sideris speaks with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll at the Climate Leader Communities event held in Watertown on May 2. (Courtesy of the DOER)
Watertown’s efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases were recognized by the State on Friday. The Healey-Driscoll Administration held the celebration of the state’s first 19 certified Climate Leader Communities outside the “crown jewel” of Watertown’s green efforts: the net-zero energy high school now being constructed on Columbia Avenue.
Former WHS Player Readying for Her Sixth Year as a College Field Hockey
Aurise Tattrie will be playing her sixth year of college field hockey at UMass Lowell this fall. (Contributed Photo)
Aurise Tattrie has amassed perhaps the longest college career of any former Watertown field hockey player, as she enters her sixth year playing at UMass Lowell. She will play her final season as a captain of the River Hawks, but the journey has had its ups and downs.
The Evolution of Watertown Pride 2022 to Today, Celebration Planned for June 1
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.
More Headlines
Drivers Will Have to Start Paying to Charge Electric Vehicles at City’s Charging Stations
Watertown Police Arrest Boston Man for Trafficking Fentanyl
Council Update: City Logo Not Going Ahead, Capital Projects Funded, Support for Community Media Bill
Entertainment
Small Saves Balances School with Hockey in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Sports
Gold Kings Hockey Teams Lifts Trophy, Cliched First Title in Watertown With Comeback Win
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The Boston Gold Kings celebrate scoring in Game 2 of the PPSHL Finals. The Gold Kings won the game 5-4 against Salem. (Photo by John Merritt)
Two goals in the third period capped a dream playoff run by the Boston Gold Kings, who won Game 2 of the finals 5-4 over the Salem Sasquatch and clinched the team’s first title in its second year of existence.
Entertainment
Tickets Available for the 2025 Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place
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Photo from Gore Place
Tickets are now available for Gore Place’s annual Sheepshearing Festival. See more info about the event and opportunities to volunteer in the announcement from Gore Place below.
Letters
OP-ED: Watertown’s Budget —Action Expresses Priorities
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
PART 3: Action Expresses Priorities (Mahatma Gandhi)
So, I went through the budget papers for Fiscal Year 2026. To make this a little shorter, I’ve abbreviated goals, etc. For the exact documents that I am outlining below, Click here and choose Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Policy Guidelines.
Real Estate
Dozens of Watertown Open Houses, Several New Listings
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The Watertown real estate market is very active over the first weekend of April.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Mix of Rainy & Bright Days in the Coming Week
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Spring continues its back-and-forth rhythm across southern New England this week, with frequent swings between mild, moist air and cooler, drier systems. Friday brings a pleasant taste of spring, but a sharp cooldown and soaking rain arrive over the weekend. A brief warm-up Sunday is followed by another stretch of unsettled and seasonably cool weather heading into midweek.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Arrest Man Suspected of Having Child Pornography
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A Watertown man faces charges of possession of child pornography after an investigation by Watertown Police.