Entertainment
See What Helps Small Saves Sleep at Night in This Week’s Comic
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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.
THE FINALS: Gold Kings Host Hudson Valley in Game 1 of the Championship Series
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Defending Power Play Senior Hockey League Champs, the Boston Gold Kings, will open the finals by hosting the Hudson Valley Reapers on Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown.
Police Log: Bones Unearthed at Historic Cemetery, Thieves Take 1 Car & Attempt to Take Another
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
JIM’S VIEW: Defending-Champ Gold Kings Take Winner-Take-All Game 3 in PPSHL Semifinals
Repeat after me – “The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions … The Boston Gold Kings are Defending Champions.” It’s an exercise I imagine most defending champions undertake. It’s a challenge winning it all, and even more so to repeat.
See When Registration Will Open for the 6th Annual Watertown Arts Market
The Watertown Arts Market returns to Arsenal Park on Aug. 8, 2026. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
Registration will open for the 2026 Watertown Arts Market on Wednesday, April 1. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Business Coalition, below.
More Headlines
No Kings III Protest Draws a Crowd in Watertown Square
Traffic on School Street at Mt. Auburn Street to be Redirected Starting This Week
Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation
Business
Watertown’s Express Tire Looks to Bring Back Old Time Gas Station
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Darren CummingsExpress Tire & Auto has given the gas station next door a new look.
There’s a new feel at a Watertown gas station, where the new owners want to bring back the experience of an old-time fill-up station.
Entertainment
Chorus Auditions for The Midwinter Revels Coming to Watertown
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The Midwinter Revels will feature a chorus of all ages. One of the tryout locations will be in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown-based Revels:
Chorus Auditions announced for The Midwinter Revels: A Celebration of the Solstice at Harvard University’s Sanders Theatre in Cambridge
Watertown Open Houses
Several Open Houses Taking Place Over Memorial Day Weekend
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Half a dozen open houses to visit in Watertown this week.
Around Town
Watertown Hosting First Pride Extravaganza Featuring Parade, Music, Crafts & More
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Community members are invited to don colorful outfits, and come out and enjoy a parade, music, dancing, crafts, games, and more during Watertown’s first Pride Extravaganza.
Police/Fire
Watertown Police Captain to Serve as Provisional Chief
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Watertown PoliceThomas Rocca has been named the Provisional Police Chief beginning June 4, 2022.
The City of Watertown announced the appointment of a provisional Police Chief who will lead the department after Chief Michael Lawn retires until a new chief is appointed.
Sports
Watertown’s Abbi Peterson Heading to NCAA D3 Track Championships
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Bridgewater State AthleticsWatertown High grad Abbi Peterson earned Athlete of the Week honors and will be competing in the NCAA Div. III Nationals.
The following announcement was provided by Bridgewater State Athletics:
For the second time this season, Bridgewater State University junior Abbi Peterson has been selected as the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) Women’s Outdoor Field Athlete of the Week.
Entertainment
La Festa Italiana Returns to Waltham Common
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The following announcement was provided by the Italian American Alliance:
Cheers everyone! La Festa Italiana; The Italian Style Festival is returning this year to Waltham for an encore at 610 Main St. Waltham, MA 02452 (Waltham Common), Saturday, June 11, 2022 (rain date June 12th) from 10 a.m.–5:00 p.m.