Around Town
Registration for Watertown Recreation’s Spring & Summer Programs Opening Soon
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Registration will open on March 19 for Watertown Recreation’s spring and summer programs, including the Pequossette Summer Program.
UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution
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A replica of one of the cannons hauled from Ft. Ticonderoga, New York, to Boston, through Watertown, in 1776. (Photo by Marilynne Roach)
Marilynne Roach, president of the Historical Society of Watertown, and State Rep. Steve Owens recently joined the reenactment and commemoration of an event that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.
THE FINALS: Gold Kings Host Hudson Valley in Game 1 of the Championship Series
Defending Power Play Senior Hockey League Champs, the Boston Gold Kings, will open the finals by hosting the Hudson Valley Reapers on Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown.
Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Defending-Champ Gold Kings Take Winner-Take-All Game 3 in PPSHL Semifinals
Repeat after me – “The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions … The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions.” It’s an exercise I imagine most defending champions undertake. It’s a challenge winning it all, and even more so to repeat.
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Around Town
Brigham House Invites Families to Annual Spring Egg Hunt
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Brigham House will be hosting a “Spring Egg Hunt” open to families with young children. See the announcement provided by Brigham House below.
Around Town
Watertown Group Hosting Discussion Called “Religious Leaders Speak Out About the Injustices in Palestine”
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace & Common Security:
The Watertown Citizens for Peace & Common Security is sponsoring a panel discussion of five Christian Ministers for our talk entitled: Religious Leaders Speak Out About The Injustices in Palestine.
Around Town
Local Podcast to Celebrate 1 Year with Panel of Former Guests, Proceeds Go to 2 Local Non-Profits
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Matt Hanna, host of the Little Local Conversations will celebrate the one year of the podcast that features people living and working in Watertown on March 18. See the announcement provided by Hanna below.
Entertainment
Three Watertown Actors Take the Stage for Production of “Into the Woods”
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Watertown’s Marcelle Durrenberger (left) as The Witch with Emma Quinlan as Rapunzel, in rehearsal. (Photo by Colleen Locke, Weston Friendly Society)
The following announcement was provided by Weston Friendly Society:
Three Watertown residents will take the stage April 5-12 in Weston Friendly Society’s “Into the Woods.” Playing the role played by Meryl Streep in the 2014 film, Marcelle Durrenberger is The Witch who sets things in motion by promising to undo a curse so that she can be beautiful. Cinderella’s two stepsisters are also Watertown residents. Jill Craig plays Florinda and Allie Villa plays Lucinda.
Around Town
Council Vice President Appears on Eye on Watertown Podcast
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Vincent Piccirilli, District C City Councilor and Council Vice President
Watertown Council Vice President and District C Councilor Vincent Piccirilli spoke with former Council President Clyde Younger, host of the Eye on Watertown Podcast. Topics covered included housing and the MBTA Communities Law, the City logo, and Piccirilli’s possible political future.
Real Estate
Half a Dozen Home Sales in Watertown This Week
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Four condos, two single family homes, and a townhouse were sold in Watertown this week.
Schools
LEGAL POSTING: Watertown School Committee Holding Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2026 Budget
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The following legal posting was provided by the Watertown Public Schools (originally posted on March 7):
WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 30 COMMON STREET WATERTOWN MA 02472 – In Accordance with provisions of Chapter 71, Section 38N, the Watertown School Committee will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget on Monday, March 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Learning Commons, Lowell Elementary School, 123 Lowell Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472 or via Zoom at https://watertown-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/86285942047