Entertainment
No Luck for Small Saves 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 Council to Vote on Water & Sewer Rates, Increase Expected
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Tuesday night, the City Council will vote on the water and sewer rates for residents and commercial customers in town. An increase is proposed, but not as much as previously estimated.
Trash Collection Resumes, Emergency Trash Option Available
Watertown DPWTrash and recycling pickups resumed Monday. Republic Services resumed trash and recycling pickup on Monday, while contract negotiations continue. Residents who have overflowing garbage bins can drop off items at a drop off location.
Watertown City Manager, Municipal Leaders Urge Swift Resolution to Trash Strike
Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling pickup has been uncollected since July 1 when workers at Republic Services went on strike.
Watertown City Manager George Proakis joined several mayors, town managers, and town administrators urging company Republic Services to come to a deal to end the strike that has stopped trash and recycling collection since July 1, 2025. The letter also identifies weaknesses in the company’s response to the situation, including slowness of deploying backup resources and lack of communication. See the letter below.
School Committee Hears Results of Survey of Watertown Students, Parents & Teachers
At the Watertown School Committee’s June 23 meeting, school leaders coalesced to tackle a diverse agenda – from contract renewals to electronic device usage in school – while taking another look into how students, families, and teachers experience life in the Watertown School System.
More Headlines
Q&A with Laura Kurman Who is Retiring from Wayside Multi Service Center After More Than 30 Years
Watertown Rotary Members from Past and Present Gather to Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Mosesian Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director
Environment
Lt. Gov. Recognizes Watertown as Part of Inaugural Group of Climate Leader Communities
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City Council President Mark Sideris speaks with Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll at the Climate Leader Communities event held in Watertown on May 2. (Courtesy of the DOER)
Watertown’s efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gases were recognized by the State on Friday. The Healey-Driscoll Administration held the celebration of the state’s first 19 certified Climate Leader Communities outside the “crown jewel” of Watertown’s green efforts: the net-zero energy high school now being constructed on Columbia Avenue.
Entertainment
Art Exhibit Features Works of 9 Members of Book Group
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Storefront Art Projects in Watertown will present “Literary Imprints.” Nine book group members share their artwork during the exhibition at the gallery located at 83 Spring St. in Watertown from May 3 – 31, 2025. A reception will be held Saturday, May 3, 1 – 4 p.m. See more in the announcement provided by the gallery.
Weather
Weather Forecast: May Starts With Summer-Like Weather Before Cool Down
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Eastern Massachusetts opens May with a summery start before slipping into a cooler, more unsettled stretch.
Real Estate
More Than 40 Open Houses to Check Out in Watertown This Week
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Dozens and dozens (and dozens) of homes in Watertown will be hosting open houses over the first weekend in May.
Sports
Former WHS Player Readying for Her Sixth Year as a College Field Hockey
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Aurise Tattrie will be playing her sixth year of college field hockey at UMass Lowell this fall. (Contributed Photo)
Aurise Tattrie has amassed perhaps the longest college career of any former Watertown field hockey player, as she enters her sixth year playing at UMass Lowell. She will play her final season as a captain of the River Hawks, but the journey has had its ups and downs.
Government
Community Preservation Committee Hosting Annual Public Hearing in June
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The Community Preservation Committee will host its annual Public Hearing on June 26, 2025. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Historic Home Tour, Kid’s Clothes Swap, Free Comic Books, Mount Auburn Cemetery Walk
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Let’s start the weekend by saving money on children’s clothes. At the library on Friday afternoon there is a kid’s clothing swap. It’s good for the environment and your wallet, and there’s no need to worry about tariffs when buying used clothes! All day Saturday there will be a celebration going on at the Comic Stop, as they will be celebrating World Free Comic Book Day! It’s great fun for children and adults. Saturday afternoon, you can join a tour of Mount Auburn Cemetery. Even if you’ve been there before, taking a guided tour will teach you a lot about this beautiful place. There are a couple of Watertown Historical Society events this weekend. The Browne House, which is only open occasionally during the year, will be open for tours on Saturday afternoon. On Sunday, the Historical Society will hold their year-in-review meeting and a talk about Cornelius Lenox, a Watertown Revolutionary War veteran. The history of Watertown is long and fascinating, and this weekend is a good one for connecting to our city’s past important residents.