Entertainment
Mosesian Center Celebrating 20 Years, Tickets & Sponsorships Available
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The Mosesian Center for the Arts will hold a celebration of its 20th anniversary. See details in the announcement from the MCA below.
Lafayette Celebrated (Again) in Watertown for Contributions to American Revolution
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Watertown officials celebrated the new historical marker in honor of General Lafayette. From left, Council Vice President Vincent Piccirilli, Council President Mark Sideris, Marilynne Roach of the Historical Society, City Manager George Proakis, Julien Icher of the Lafayette Trail, Joyce Kelly from the Historical Society, and City Councilor Caroline Bays. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a drizzly, cool morning, a small crowd of Watertown history buffs came out to celebrate a Frenchman who played an important role in winning the American Revolution. During the ceremony, Watertown’s newest historical marker was unveiled, honoring the Marquis de Lafayette, who served as a general in the American Army.
Police Log: Multiple Shoplifters Arrested, Fake Trial Scam Costs $14K and Illegal Dumpings
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
The Boston Renegades, who practice in Watertown, got to play at Fenway Park for the first time on April 12. The beep baseball team has members who are visually impaired and others who are not, all of whom wear blindfolds. (Photo by Jim Vershbow)
BOSTON — Bravery. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Among the bravest, in my opinion, are those individuals who are forced to live their lives visually impaired. Sight is a precious thing, and not having it is one of the cruelest things you could inflict on any human being. Yet, over the years so many incredible techniques and equipment have been devised and developed to allow the visually impaired community to do things that those of us with sight take for granted. One of those things is the opportunity to play the great sport of baseball, more commonly known to the visually impaired community as Beep Baseball.
Fire Hits East End Home, Residents Evacuated by Alert Witnesses
Watertown Firefighters put out a fire at a home on Kimball Road. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown Firefighters doused a house fire on Kimball Road Tuesday morning. Residents were not hurt thanks to alert employees of a Coolidge Square business.
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BOSTON MARATHON: See How the 39 Watertown Runners Fares in the 2026 Edition
Watertown’s Bob Hall, First Boston Marathon Wheelchair Champ & Advocate for Access, Has Died
Watertown School Bus Fees Increasing, District May Buy Electric Buses
Around Town
Watertown’s First Dragon Boat Team Sets Sail, Seeking Support
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The following announcement was provided by the Chinese American Association of Watertown:
Organized by the Chinese American Association of Watertown (CAAW), Watertown now has its first-ever team to participate in the 2025 Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, bringing together paddlers, supporters, and community members for an exciting launch event.
Around Town
Group to Protest in Watertown as Part of International Day of Opposition
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The Tesla Takedown in Watertown on March 1. (Copyright 2025 Joshua Touster)
A Watertown group will be holding a protest in Watertown on March 29. See the announcement provided by William Beckett.
Sports
Gold Kings Win First Game of PPSHL Final, Can Clinch Championship at Ryan Arena
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The Boston Gold Kings need to win one more game to capture the PPSHL Championship after beating the Salem Sasquatch 5-2 on Saturday.
Schools
Watertown Middle School Presents “Mary Poppins Jr.” the Musical
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Watertown Middle School will present “Mary Poppins Jr.” on March 28-30. See the information provided by the Watertown Public Schools below.
Letters
OP-ED: Housing Group Celebrates Well-Attended Forum on Building 100% Affordable Housing Projects
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One of the most pressing ways that our region’s housing shortage affects Watertown is through an acute lack of deed-restricted affordable housing. It’s quite simple: more of these units would help to keep Watertown’s working people in our city. Yet while Watertown’s inclusionary zoning policy ensures that a proportion of each market rate development’s units are set aside as affordable housing, this only chips away at the shortage. What if, instead, there was a way to build more developments that were composed of just workforce and lower income housing?
Around Town
Watertown Group Hosting “De-mystifying the Middle East Conflict: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction”
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The Jewish Watertown Action Network will host an event called “De-mystifying the Middle East Conflict: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction” at the Watertown Library. See the announcement from the group below.
Entertainment
Actors’ Shakspeare Project Brings “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” to Mosesian Center
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The following announcement was provided by the Actors’ Shakespeare Project:
Actors’ Shakespeare Project closes out their blockbuster 2024-25 Season with their first-ever performance at their new home in Watertown, The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts. From April 11 through May 4, ASP will present their latest production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, directed by Elliot Norton Award-winning director and ASP Resident Artist Maurice Emmanuel Parent.