Entertainment
Road Tripping With 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.
Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album
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Noah Kahan, from his Facebook page.
Watertown got a shoutout in Noah Kahan’s latest album “The Great Divide.” The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said he enjoyed the time he spent living in town.
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street will be temporarily closed from May 2-12, 2026, to undergo electrical service upgrades in the building.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
Restaurants in Watertown will not longer be able to automatically include packets of plastic utensils with takeout or deliver orders. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A new ordinance approved by the City Council prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils with takeout orders, however customers can request these items when they order or pick up their food.
More Headlines
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
Around Town
Life Science Campus at Former Cannistraro Site Approved
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A view of the life science building from Acton Street in the newly approved project on the former Cannistraro property on Pleasant Street. (Courtesy of Broder)
The Planning Board approved plans to build a life science cluster on land off of Pleasant Street, but had concerns about the proximity of the project to the residential neighborhood to the north.
Around Town
Four Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Open houses will be held at three condos and a two-family house in Watertown.
Around Town
Christmas Trees Can be Dropped Off at Recycling Center
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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
Entertainment
Closing Reception for Watertown’s Edible Plants Project, Opening Soon at New Location
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Edible Plants, Watertown’ a long-term interdisciplinary project that promotes awareness of our local environment through visual art and writing, will have a closing reception on Jan. 13, and will open at a new location on Jan. 26.
Around Town
Local Builder Helps Historical Society Repair One of Watertown’s Oldest Houses
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Photo by Charlie BreitroseThe Edmund Fowle House during a Treaty Day celebration.
Submitted by Joyce Kelly & Marilynne Roach, Historical Society of Watertown
In November 2022 Patrick Mulroy, builder, remodeler, historic preservationist, and owner of ReModern Builders, contacted the Historical Society. Recently moved to Church Street in Watertown and wishing to become personally and professionally involved in the community, he offered us a donation of skilled labor from his carpenters.
Around Town
KinderCare Opens New Learning Center in Watertown
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Inside a classroom at the KinderCare Learning Center at Arsenal Yards. (Courtesy of KinderCare)
The following announcement was provided by the KinderCare:
KinderCare Learning Centers is excited to announce the opening of a new child care center in Watertown. Arsenal Yards KinderCare is located at 501 Arsenal Street.
Government
Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Input Through Online Gun Survey
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Wikimedia Commons / ChensiyuanMassachusetts State House.
With the Massachusetts State Senate State to soon be taking up legislation on guns and firearms, Sen. Will Brownsberger seeks input via an online survey.