Entertainment
Small Saves Faces the Music in This Week’s 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.
City Relaxing Sidewalk Shoveling Rules After Blizzard, Keeping Parking Ban in Place
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Snow banks left from plowing and shoveling after the blizzard of Feb. 22 and 23. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The City of Watertown will give residents a break from the sidewalk snow shoveling rules after the blizzard of Jan. 22 and 23 dumped around 15 inches of snow on top of snow remaining from the storm in January. But the overnight parking ban — scheduled to end on Feb. 28 — will be in place until further notice. This winter’s storms have already sapped Watertown’s snow and ice fund for the winter, so the Council approved additional dollars to be spent on snow removal.
Firefighters Battle Two Alarm Fire, Slowed by Snow Around Hydrants
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.
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Around Town
DCR Hosting Public Meeting About Future of Watertown Dam
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Charlie BreitroseThe Watertown Dam near Watertown Square slows the flow of the Charles River. A group is advocating removing the dam.
The Mass. Department of Conservation and Recreation, DCR, will share its plans for studying the options for the future of Watertown Dam.
Around Town
City Seeks Artists to Create Mural about Armenian Artist from Watertown
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The City of Watertown provided the following announcement:
The Watertown Public Arts & Culture Committee seeks mural artists to submit qualifications to develop a proposal and install a mural along the Watertown Cambridge Greenway under Grove Street.
Around Town
Watertown Company Hosting Public Pop-Up Market with Food Trucks, Artisans & Activities
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A pop-up market will be hosted by Addgene at the Linx Building in Watertown. (Courtesy of Boylston Properties)
The public is invited to attend a pop-up market with artisans, food, and family activities.
Police/Fire
Police Get Public’s Help ID’ing Driver Who Damaged Watertown Restaurant
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The red pickup that struck Jana Grill on Galen Street. The photo was released by Watertown Police.
Watertown Police have received help identifying the vehicle who slammed into the side of Jana Grill on Galen Street. The restaurant has closed temporarily due to the damage from the incident.
Business
Chamber’s July Events Includes Coffee Connect in Watertown
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The Charles River Regional Chamber has plenty going on in July, including hosting a networking event at Watertown’s Arsenal Yards. See more information provided by the Chamber.
Around Town
Watertown Senior Center has Free Medical Equipment Available
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Free walkers and canes are among the free items available at the Watertown Senior Center.
The Watertown Senior Center announced that it has some canes, walkers and other medical devices available for free. See the announcement below.
Around Town
Watertown Community Foundation Awards $110K in Grants to 19 Non-Profits
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
In the largest grant cycle of the year, the Watertown Community Foundation has provided financial support to non-profits and programs across the city, so all Watertown’s residents continue to thrive in a vibrant, welcoming community. The Foundation awarded a total of $110,000 to 19 non-profit organizations and the City of Watertown.