Around Town
Volunteers Needed for 41st Run of the Charles Paddle Race
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The following information was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:
Run of the Charles: Boston’s Premier Paddling Race
In 2nd Year, Civics Academy Will Teach Residents Even More About How Watertown’s Government Works
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Watertown’s first Civics Academy drew such good reviews that in its second year it will be even longer so that participants can learn even more about how local government works and city departments function.
Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry
Life science clusters in Watertown in 2025. The image appears in Watertown Bio’s 2025 Life Science Industry Report.
The biotech industry, while slowed, still has some life in Watertown, according to a recently published study. The City boasts the third most life science firms of any community in Massachusetts, the fourth most venture capital investmentd, and 20 new firms came to town in 2025.
City Manager Clarifies Watertown’s Role in Immigration Enforcement
Questions about immigration enforcement in Watertown are something that City Manager George Proakis has heard a lot recently, and he provided some information about the role of the Watertown Police and what they can and cannot do when federal agents are operating in town.
Watertown Wrestler Repeats as Section Champ, Several Prepping for State Meet
Watertown senior Fahad Kahn, on the top step, won the 106 pound class MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet for the second year in a row. (Watertown Athletics)
Several Watertown High School wrestlers extended their season by finishing well in Saturday’s MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional Meet in Dracut. One repeated as section champ.
More Headlines
Police Log: Man Arrested for Using Counterfeit Notes, 2 Stolen Cars Reported
City Issued Parking Tickets & Shoveling Warnings After January Snowstorm; Winter Parking Ban May be Extended
See Why the City Council Narrowly Rejected a Nuclear Disarmament Resolution
Around Town
Three Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A townhouse and two single-family homes were sold this week.
Around Town
Snow Emergency Declared in Watertown for Saturday’s Storm
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown has declared a Snow Emergency starting at 8:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025. The Snow Emergency will remain in effect until further notice. On-street parking is banned, and vehicles left on the street can be towed.
Entertainment
Chris Bohjalian to Launch His Newest Novel at Armenian Museum of America
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Chris Bohjalian (Photo by Victoria Brewer)
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
The Armenian Museum of America, in partnership with An Unlikely Story, is thrilled to announce A Conversation with Chris Bohjalian, for the launch of his latest novel The Jackal’s Mistress. Join us for an unforgettable evening on Tuesday, March 11 as Chris discusses his new book, shares behind-the-scenes insights, and signs copies of his work.
Entertainment
See This Week’s Small Saves Comic Strip
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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.
Schools
Boston Bruins Players Visit Perkins School for the Blind to Try Their Hand at Goalball
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Members of the Perkins School for the Blind Goalball team great Boston Bruins players Parker Wotherspoon and Matthew Potras on Friday. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A couple of special guests showed up at the Perkins School Friday to join the students in a game of goalball — a popular team sport at the school for the blind in Watertown.
Sports
WHS Basketball: Boys Victorious in OT, Girls Grab Senior Night Win
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Will Carty shoots in a 2024 State Tournament Game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown Boys Basketball defeated Wilmington Tuesday night in the late game of a doubleheader inside the Victor J. Palladino Gymnasium at the Watertown Middle School. The final score on Senior Night was Watertown 59, Wilmington 55 in overtime. Watertown moves to 8-5 in the Middlesex League’s Freedom Division and tied for second place with Wilmington. Burlington is in first at 9-4.
Weather
Weather Forecast: A Week of Ups & Downs with Snow Over Weekend
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Watertown residents should prepare for a classic February weather pattern with plenty of ups and downs. After a quiet end to the week, all eyes are on a winter storm set to arrive late Saturday night, bringing a good chance for plowable snowfall across the area. While trends are favoring mostly snow, there’s still a small chance for some sleet or freezing rain to mix in. Once that system moves out, we’ll dry out to start the new workweek before another potential winter storm moves in by midweek. This second system is still uncertain in its track, but it’s something to keep an eye on. Temperatures will stay seasonably cold throughout the week, with highs mostly in the upper 20s to low 30s.