Entertainment
Small Saves Performs for the Camera 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.
Proposal for Walker Pond Includes Boardwalk, Community Garden, Places for Recreation & for Reflection
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A rendering of the latest proposal for Walker Pond, presented at a Community Meeting on Feb. 5, 2026. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Landscape architects presented a vision for Walker Pond, Watertown’s newest outdoor space, where visitors would have different experiences in various parts of the park on the westside of town.
2 Watertown Wrestlers Qualify for All-State Meet After Solid Div. 3 State Meet
Watertown seniors Jimmy Shrestha, left, and Fahad Khan both finished fourth in their divisions at the MIAA Div. 3 State Wrestling Championships. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)
Watertown’s Jimmy Shrestha and Fahad Khan will compete with the top wrestlers from across Massachusetts after both placed fourth at the MIAA Div. 3 State Meet in Gloucester on Saturday.
Watertown Calls Snow Emergency, See What’s Closed
On-street parking will be prohibited during the Snow Emergency for the storm that could drop more 18 inches of snow on Watertown. Several City facilities will be closed Monday, and trash and recycling will be impacted by the storm.
City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
The future of Watertown Square will be designed in 2026 with plans for major changes to the intersection as well as the commercial district in and around the Square. (Photo by City of Watertown)
More than a year after the zoning for Watertown Square was approved, City officials are preparing to begin the creation of two detailed plans to revitalize the Watertown Square commercial area, and to redesign the intersection. The project includes changes gto the roadway and intersection, as well as building on the parking lots in the Square.
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Schools
New Watertown High School on Track to be Net Zero Energy
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The entrance to the new Watertown High School is taking shape. (Photo from Watertown School Building Committee meeting)
Progress has been made on the new Watertown High School, and the goal of having the building produce all the energy needed to operate is closer to becoming a reality.
Around Town
Labor Day Weekend Travel Tips from MassDOT
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The following announcement was provided by MassDOT:
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), MBTA, and Massport are advising Labor Day Holiday travelers to make informed decisions and plan ahead as Labor Day Weekend is traditionally a popular time for travel, and everyone should consider taking trips at off-peak hours and considering using public transportation, if possible, to reach destinations.
Around Town
Several Watertown Properties Hosting Open Houses Over Labor Day Weekend
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Check out the open houses around town this week.
Business
Watertown Fitness Studio Offers Individualized Instruction for Women
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Poli Moronari started Nova Fitness in 2020, and has built a loyal following.
When Poli Moronari received an offer to take over a fitness space in Watertown, she took the opportunity to take her personal training business to the next level and start a fitness studio for women.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: International Music, Kung Fu, Recreational Baseball, Art Exhibit & More
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Olespana in Coolidge Square.
I suggest starting this weekend with a peaceful stroll through the art exhibit at the Mosesian Center that ends this Friday. It is showing the art of their teachers as well as their students, and there are some beautiful pieces on exhibit. Then, Saturday, take any 4-10 year olds to the library to see a martial arts display to motivate them to get out explore the physical arts. In the afternoon, you and your honey (or your friend) can learn how to connect in healthier ways in the Art of Receiving and Giving workshop. Once you are in better sync with each other, head to Olespana for a fun night of dancing to international music while you eat some gambas al ajillo (shrimp with garlic). If you haven’t danced your legs off completely, maybe you have the energy left for a Sunday afternoon of pick-up baseball.
Government
Multiple Planning & Zoning Offices Moving Out of City Hall
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The City of Watertown announced that multiple parts of the Planning and Zoning Department will be moving out of City Hall. See more information below.
Sports
Watertown Residents Can Apply for a Youth Sports Scholarship
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Get Lively hosted a sport equipment rally to raise money for a youth sports scholarship.
The following announcement was provided by Turf and Get Lively:
Turf and Get Lively(R) Health & Fitness Studio hosted the first-annual Pass the Torch: Youth Sports Equipment Rally to get gently used equipment into the hands of local kids. At the end of a very busy and beautiful spring day, we were left with a few items of value, so we headed over to Play it Again Sports in Waltham to trade them for cash. We planned to push the cash back to the community in the form of a recreational scholarship designed to help a family defray some the expense of a program for which their child would like to participate.