Entertainment
Glory Days 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.
Council Gives City Manager High Marks in Review, Also Some Suggestions
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Watertown City Manager George Proakis.
City Manager George Proakis received a high rating from the City Council in his annual review for Fiscal Year 2025, though members of the Council had some constructive criticism, too.
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
More Headlines
Watertown Author Wins Mass. Book Award for Her YA Novel
Back to School: One School Welcomed a Large Kindergarten, Middle School Renovations Shift, Draft Cellphone Policy
Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park
Schools
Watertown High School Earns National Recognition for STEM Education
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The sign for the temporary Watertown High School at PFC Ricard Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
Watertown High School has been named a Distinguished School by Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a national nonprofit organization aimed at educating and preparing students for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics careers.
Police/Fire
Four Armed Robbery Suspects Caught by Watertown Police
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Watertown Police took four suspects into custody after an alleged armed robbery on an MBTA bus. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
Two Straight Victories for Watertown Baseball Team
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Sports is full of cliches, and baseball is no exception. You’re only as good as your starting pitcher. Your best players need to be your best players. Swing the bat. Put the ball in play and good things will happen. Well, these cliches were all on full display at Victory Field Thursday evening as Watertown took two from Wilmington.
Around Town
Weather Forecast: Rainy Days to be Followed by Sunny, Warmer Stretch
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Eastern Massachusetts is in for a classic spring rollercoaster this week, beginning with a dreary, windswept rain event on Friday and Saturday before transitioning to a prolonged stretch of dry, sunny, and increasingly warm weather. A slow-moving coastal low brings widespread rain and gusty onshore winds to end the workweek. Conditions improve gradually through the weekend, and by Sunday, high pressure takes over — ushering in sunshine and a steady warming trend. Expect highs in the 50s and 60s to start, climbing well into the 70s and even low 80s by midweek. Patience will be rewarded.
Business
Chamber’s Spring Business Breakfast to Focus on the Region’s Economy
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The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber’s May 14th annual Spring Business Breakfast, presented by Eastern Bank, will focus on the current challenges facing the region’s economy and what the Healey-Driscoll administration is doing to support economic growth.
Real Estate
33 Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend
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Check out the properties hosting home seekers this weekend.
Schools
Hundreds Flock to First Community STEM Night at Watertown Middle School
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Watertown Middle School welcomed parents and students to the first Community STEM Night on April 29. (Screenshot from Watertown Cable video)
Hundreds of parents and students came out to see what the Watertown Public Schools have to offer in the areas of science, technology, math and engineering during the STEM Night at Watertown Middle School.