Obituaries
OBIT: Robert Fratto, 66, Watertown High Class of 1972, Master Gas & Pipefitter
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Robert F. “Bob” Fratto, 66, of Stow, MA, and a longtime former Watertown, MA, resident, died Sunday, September 19, 2021 in Worcester.
Mutual Aid Group Delivers Air Conditioners in Watertown During Heat Wave
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Eddy Cole installs an air conditioner provided free by the Watertown Neighbors group. (Courtesy of Eddy Cole)
As the temperatures rose to dangerous levels in the first week of July, a group in Watertown leapt into action delivering air conditioners to those who need them, and which had been donated by other residents.
Watertown Woman’s Film About the Pressures of Parenthood Showing at Several Film Festivals
An image from “Late Fall.” The film was made by Watertown’s Abigail Jean Lucas, left, who acted in the film along with her son, Leander.
A short film shot during the Pandemic, whose cast includes a Watertown filmmaker and her son, made its world premier in Ireland in May and will be part of several film festivals around the United States.
A Celebration 250 Years in the Making: Watertown’s Treaty Day 2026
The 2010 Reenactment of Signing of Treaty of Watertown at the Edmund Fowle House. (Courtesy of Historical Society. of Watertown)
In the days after the former 13 colonies declared their independence from Britain 250 years ago, Watertown had a moment. The town outside Boston became the center of government in Massachusetts, and two historic firsts took place right near Watertown Square. However, these occasions got lost in the ether somewhere between George Washington and George H.W. Bush. It took some people with long memories to rekindle the connection between Watertown and the indigenous tribes on both sides of the Canadian border. This July 18th, Watertown will celebrate the 250th anniversary of these historic moments with the descendants of those present in 1776.
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians.
More Headlines
Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
Environment
LETTER: Three Pests Threaten Watertown Trees
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Cornell ExtensionPhoto of a Pear Leaf with Rust.
By James Briand of Trees for Watertown
Watertown’s trees face three distinct invasive pest challenges this year. One, Pear Trellis Rust, is a fungus that has been significantly disfiguring the town’s ornamental pear trees. Another, Emerald Ash Borer, is a small beetle that causes the rapid death of ash trees. The third, Spotted Lantern Fly, is an emerging survival threat to a variety of trees, especially fruit trees.
Entertainment
The Faire on the Square is Back! New Additions Include Line Dancing, Mini Golf, Karaoke
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Charlie BreitroseChildren will have many fun activities to choose from at the 2021 Faire on the Square.
After a year off due to the pandemic, the Watertown Faire on the Square is back in 2021 with some new activities, new performers along with some favorites from previous editions.
Entertainment
Watertown Gallery Hosting Five Multimedia Artists for an Environmental Show
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A piece by Rebecca McGee Tuck appearing in the Upsurge, too show at Storefront Art Project in Watertown.
The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:
From Upsurge The Environmental Show at thePEG Center for Art and Activism in Newburyport, MA, Storefront Art Projects in Watertown presents: Upsurge, too with: Ruth Brownstein, Anne Cummings, Sarah Haskell, Michelle Lougee and Rebecca McGee Tuck.
Business
Get Back in the Swing of Things at the Upcoming Watertown Business Coalition’s Event
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Charlie BreitroseThe Commander’s Mansion in Watertown.
The Watertown business community will gather for the first time in more than a year to network, enjoy some music, and have a drink and something to eat.
Around Town
The End of An Era: Russo’s Closes for the Last Time, Thanks for the Memories
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Charlie BreitroseShoppers enjoyed the last days of Russo’s before it closed for good on Sept. 18.
Several years ago, when my wife and I had dinner with some of our friends, we discussed one of the hypothetical situations: would you want to know that you are about to eat the best meal in your life, with the catch that no other meal would ever rise to that level. That question came to mind for me recently as I realized that the last days of Russo’s market were approaching.
Around Town
UPDATED: Several Flu Clinics Being Offered by Watertown Health Department
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The Watertown Health Department will be running a series of flu clinics in September and October.
Election 2021
LETTER: School Committee Candidate Seeks to be Voice of Students & Families
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My fellow Watertown Residents,
My name is Colleen Mahoney Faherty and I am excited to introduce myself and my campaignfor Watertown School Committee.