Real Estate
A Quartet of Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a townhouse, and two condos were sold this week.
Police Log: Man Pulls Taser on Tow Truck Driver, Checks Intercepted and Altered
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Veterans Services Being Run by Human Services Director as City Seeks to Fill Position
Watertown veterans presented the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown currently lacks a dedicated veterans services officer, but while the City works to fill the opening the Director of Human Services has taken on most of that role.
Porchfest 2026: People Pour Into the Streets of Watertown to Catch More than 200 Bands
Populace closed out the day at a venue on Main Street during 2026 Watertown Porchfest. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The combination of free concerts, the a warm spring day, and the hopes of seeing a Grammy nominated singer made Watertown Porchfest 2026 a huge community celebration.
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
The gate to the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery was blocked by police tape Friday as law enforcement investigated an incident (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
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Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
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Around Town
Watertown Pride 2026: Parade, Performances, Food & Other Festivities
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Pride Committee:
Watertown Pride returns for its fifth year on Saturday, June 6, featuring a parade that kicks off at Moxley Park at 11 a.m. and culminates in a festival at Saltonstall Park from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can enjoy live music, drag, a circus performance, food trucks, family-friendly activities, public health resources, and opportunities to connect with LGBTQIA+ neighbors and allies. As always, Watertown Pride is free and open to all.
Entertainment
Unplug and Recharge With Outdoor Yoga at Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Story Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery. (Photo from Mount Auburn Cemetery)
Mount Auburn Cemetery’s yoga series continues this week with a session led by a Watertown studio. See more information in the announcement from the Cemetery, below.
Entertainment
Check Out This Week’s Small Saves 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.
Around Town
Watertown Recreation Offering Summer Parks Program, Field Trips
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The Recreation Department will expand the Summer Parks Program, and offers multiple field trips over the summer. See more in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Around Town
Watertown Group Hosting Jewish Voices Critique the Antisemitism Commission
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The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:
The Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is sponsoring an important educational program on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown.
Real Estate
Several New Listings on Watertown’s Open House List
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Plenty of places for home buyers to visit over the weekend in Watertown.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Porchfest, Plant Sale, Sculpture Walk, Herring Festival, Children’s Theatre
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(Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
As the trees around town bloom, Watertown’s arts scene is bursting with life this weekend, with a mix of music, theater, arts, plants, and fish. One of the biggest cultural events, Watertown Porchfest, returns on Saturday afternoon with hundreds of venues across the city. Head to Gore Place to hear some music and also pick up some plants. The annual plant sale runs Friday to Sunday. See the new additions to the Community Sculpture Walk and meet the artists on Saturday. Celebrate the spring migration of herring up the Charles River at the 2026 Herring Festival on Sunday. And, from Friday to Sunday, the Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “Amelie: Teen Edition.”