Entertainment
Small Saves’ Coach Deals with the Media 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.
Firefighters Battle Two Alarm Fire, Slowed by Snow Around Hydrants
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Charlie Breitrose
Watertown Firefighters battled a blaze on Flint Road on Tuesday, and efforts were slowed because some hydrants in the area were not shoveled out after Monday’s storm.
Proposal for Walker Pond Includes Boardwalk, Community Garden, Places for Recreation & for Reflection
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.
More Headlines
City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
In 2nd Year, Civics Academy Will Teach Residents Even More About How Watertown’s Government Works
Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry
Government
Hear from the Hopefuls for Governor’s Council in Their Candidate Q&As
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The candidates for District 3 Governor’s Council: Marilyn Petitto Devaney, left, and Mara Dolan.
Democrats will have a contested race that includes a local candidate to vote on during the Sept. 3 State Primary, the District 3 Governor’s Councilor, or “Councilor” as it appears on the ballot.
Around Town
Hear About the City’s Communication’s Team & the New 311 System in the Latest Episode of the Watertown Cable Show
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Tyler Cote, far right, and Laura Murray joined Inside Watertown Hosts Bob Airasian, far left, and Charlie Breitrose to talk about the efforts of the City’s new Communications team.
Two members of the City of Watertown’s Communications Team sat down with the hosts of Inside Watertown at the Watertown Cable studio this week. They talked about efforts to speak to and hear from Watertown residents, including the new 311 Service Center.
Around Town
10 Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Check out the open houses around town in the last weekend of August.
Entertainment
Weekend Fun: One-Man Concert, Meditation & the Nerve Tour
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Head to Mount Auburn Cemetery for a sunset meditation session.
Sound in various forms will be the attraction this weekend, from a sunset sound meditation at Mount Auburn Cemetery on Saturday evening to a unique one-man concert at Donohue’s on Sunday evening. What is more iconic for an American summer evening? A very unusual talk is happening at Hibernian Hall on Sunday afternoon for those fascinated by the human body. Take a look at the details. They’re unnerving!
Government
Council President & City Manager to Present Annual State of the City Address in September
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Watertown’s annual State of the City address will take place on Sept. 4, 2024. The first one was held last August. The event is required to be held annually with the changes to the City Charter were approved by voters in 2021.
Government
Residents Can Apply to Attend Citizens’ Legislative Seminar
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Massachusetts State House
The following announcement was provided by Sen. Will Brownsberger:
Senator Will Brownsberger invites constituents to apply for the Fall 2024 Citizens’ Legislative Seminar (CLS), a free Senate program that educates the public on the functions of the Massachusetts State Legislature.
Entertainment
Celebrated Boston Area Artists Will Speak at Watertown Library
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
On Tuesday, September 10, the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) invites you to join in conversation with celebrated Boston area artists about their work, creative processes, collaborations, and experiences with WHERE ARE ALL THE BLACK PEOPLE AT, a project and movement directed by fine art photographer and Watertown resident Archy LaSalle.