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One of the more than 1,000 attendees of the the No Kings III protest in Watertown Square on March 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Indivisible Progressive Watertown)
The following information was provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown:
Approximately 1,300 people of all ages attended the No Kings III Protest in Watertown Square which was sponsored by Indivisible Progressive Watertown. Music was provided by Watertown’s own band “Rosie and the Resisters.”
The Mt. Auburn Street Project will impact traffic patterns temporarily beginning this week. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
The sign welcoming people to Arsenal Park.(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown’s newest park renovation received a statewide award at the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association Conference in Springfield this week.
Watertown School officials, with the guidance of the School Committee, have reduced a shortfall of $2.5 million and came up with a budget that would have a $700,000 surplus, according to the presentation made Monday by Superintendent Dede Galdston.
Sylvia Khalarian
The following announcement was provided by Haymakers for Hope:
This October, Watertown resident, Sylvia Khalarian, will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl charity boxing event.
What an incredible day! Thanks to all of you who joined us for our Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 22 at Windham Country Club — whether you played, sponsored, volunteered, or just came out to cheer us on — we raised over $20,000 for Operation American Soldier!
While all this work is going on building us a new improved Mt. Auburn St., let’s remember to support the shops and restaurants in Coolidge Square. I have heard from a few businesses that their clientele is down significantly, so let’s help them out! I highly recommend the brunch at Red Lentil. Take a look at their version of French toast! Uncommon Ground and the Deluxe Town Diner are also perfect destinations for a weekend breakfast out on the town. This weekend let’s show them some love.
The five candidates for City Councilor At-Large appeared at the candidate forum hosted by Watertown News and Watertown Cable. The replay of the forum is available from WCA-TV.
Watertown had some highlights from the 2025 MCAS test and other accountability measures, including being recognized for the results in some areas, but school officials also identified areas that need more work.
December vacation 2025 is longer that most years, and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be offering limited daily programs during the school break. See more information provided by the WBGC, below.
Grace Chapel Watertown
Grace Chapel will hold a series of parenting workshops at the church in Watertown. See details provided by Grace Chapel, below.
Sophia Suarez-Friedman.
Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Wayside Multi Program Director, shared her favorite local spot in Watertown, career advice, and what keeps her rooted to Wayside Multi in the latest Wayside Staff Spotlight. See what she said in the Q&A provided by Wayside.