Around Town
Three Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a two family and a condo were sold this week.
Police Log: Man Arrested for Causing Disturbance at Restaurant, Police Locate Man Wanted on 3 Warrants
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
City Relaxing Sidewalk Shoveling Rules After Blizzard, Keeping Parking Ban in Place
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.
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Around Town
Nominations Wanted for the Watertown Youth Coalition’s Community Spirit Awards
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Youth Coalition:
Watertown Youth Coalition’s annual Community Spirit Awards is coming up! We will be hosting this year’s event at Filippello Park (191 Grove St., Watertown) on Wednesday June 5th, 6-7:30. We will be accepting nominations until Friday, May 24th.
Around Town
Patrick’s PALS Hosting 28th Annual Charity Event to Raise Awareness of Fragile X Syndrome
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The following information was provided by Patrick’s PALS:
On June 1, 2024 Watertown residents James and Pamela Vershbow will run their 28th Annual charity event. Named after their now 31-year old son, Patrick’s PALS
Entertainment
Small Saves Takes on a Talented Youngster 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.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught Taking Items from Nike, Resident Reports Scam Email
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Business
New Stores, Eateries at Arsenal Yards & Spring Events
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Courtesy of Arsenal YardsArsenal Yards has some new places to shop and eat, and more coming soon.
The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:
Arsenal Yards, located in the heart of Watertown’s East End, is bringing even more new offerings to the neighborhood. In addition to its already well-known businesses, Arsenal Yards will welcome a list of seven new retail, dining, and service offerings as well as dozens of outdoor events throughout the spring and summer months.
Government
City Seeks Residents to Serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest accompanied by a resume or other information concerning background or experience by email to Citymgr@watertown-ma.gov or City Manager’s Office, 149 Main St., Watertown, MA 02472.
Around Town
Four Open Houses in Watertown Over Mother’s Day Weekend
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A variety of homes in Watertown are for sale, including a four-family property.