Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested for Several Break-ins, Two Drivers Busted for OUIs
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
The Evolution of Watertown Pride 2022 to Today, Celebration Planned for June 1
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By Todd RiversWatertown Resident
In June 2025, Watertown Pride will kick-off its fourth consecutive year of celebrations, fostering unity and diversity in Watertown and beyond. With a parade, festival, and much more planned throughout June, Watertown’s celebration this year would not be possible without the hard work and insights of all those involved in the years prior.
Drivers Will Have to Start Paying to Charge Electric Vehicles at City’s Charging Stations
The City of Watertown announced changes to the policy of charging EVs at City-owned charging stations. Starting on May 1 drivers will have to pay to charge at the stations located in City and school lots. See the details below:
Watertown Police Arrest Boston Man for Trafficking Fentanyl
Courtesy of the Watertown Police Department.
Police arrested a Boston man for allegedly dealing fentanyl in the Watertown. See the announcement from the Watertown Police Department below.
Council Update: City Logo Not Going Ahead, Capital Projects Funded, Support for Community Media Bill
On April 22, 2025, the City Council voted to approve funding for capital projects, heard from the City Manager about the City logo, heard about the re-organization plan, set limits for revolving funds, and supported a bill on Beacon Hill about Community Media Programming. See the highlights of the meeting provided by Municipal Policy Analyst Doug Newton.
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New Restaurant Opening in Former Fit-Z’s Spot
Proposal to Add Staff for Second Ambulance Will be Discussed by Council Committee
Water Service Restored After Pipe Break in East Watertown
Entertainment
Exhibit of Watertown Photographer’s Work on Display in Cambridge
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“Summer Street, Boston,” is one of Joseph Levendusky’s photos that will be displayed at CambridgeSeven + the Paul Dietrich Gallery.
The photographs of Watertown’s Joseph Levendusky will be displayed at a gallery in Cambridge through late June, and a reception will be held on April 24. See more in the announcement from CambridgeSeven + the Paul Dietrich Gallery.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Creative Chats, Easter Egg Hunt, Shakespeare, Recycling Event, Dim Sum
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You can start this weekend early, with a Friday morning Creative Chat at the Mosesian with the artist Cat Bennett. She is a lifelong professional artist who has written a couple of books about how to make art creation a practice in your life. An important Earth Day event on Saturday is the DPW recycling day. It’s time to get rid of your very old tax files or equally old textiles and styrofoam you’ve been collecting. If you arrive before it runs out, there’ll be giving away Black Earth compost. Also, our town tree warden is gifting baby oak trees! A Midsummer Night’s Dream is continuing this weekend if you missed it last week on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday afternoon, make your kids happy at the Easter egg hunt at Grace Chapel. To complete the weekend with a special treat of a meal, discover the Joyful Garden for a brunch of delicious dim sum.
Government
First Project Proposed in New Watertown Square Zoning, City Prepping for Square Redesign
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A five-unit residential building has been proposed to go at 75 Spring St.
A multi-unit residential building project became the first project submitted in the new Watertown Square Area Plan zoning. Meanwhile, the City seeks consultants to assist with the redesign of the Square’s main intersection and parking lots behind CVS and the Library.
Around Town
Find Out About Watertown During the Revolution on Historical Society’s Walking Tour
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A pre-19th century depiction of the Fowle House. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)
The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
The Historical Society of Watertown invites you to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the fight forAmerican Independence by taking a walking tour of “Watertown During the Revolution.”
Around Town
Watertown’s Fly Together Fitness Holding Free Spring Open House
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The following announcement was provided by Fly Together Fitness:
Ready to feel strong, confident, and joyful? Curious about Pole Fitness, Pole Dance, Chair Dance, Twerk, and more?
Around Town
Resilient Watertown Eco Fest Will Have Info on Making Life Greener, Fun for the Whole Family
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Residents can learn more about ways to make their homes more sustainable and also enjoy activities for all ages at the City of Watertown’s first Resilient Watertown Eco Fest.
Around Town
Local Podcast Celebrates Anniversary with Panel on Watertown News & Info
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Watertown resident host Matt Hanna celebrated the first year anniversary of his podcast, Little Local Conversations, with a special event focused on the news and information ecosystem in Watertown.