Watertown News

Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School The City Council approved 36 items from the Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including road repairs, some money for the Middle School project, park projects, and requests f...

Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/11/c...

Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Has Ended The City of Watertown announced that the overnight ban for on-street parking has ended. The City sent out the following announcement: “The Winter Parking Ban has been lifted effective immediately, tod...

Watertown's Winter Parking Ban Has Ended www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/11/w...

Grammy Winner Nicole Zuraitis Brings Dynamic Jazz to the Mosesian Center for the Arts The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts: The Mosesian Center for the Arts continues its acclaimed Chords and Cocktails jazz series with a powerhouse performer whose...

Grammy Winner Nicole Zuraitis Brings Dynamic Jazz to the Mosesian Center for the Arts www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/11/g...

State. Sen Will Brownsberger Hosting Online Town Hall Meeting State Sen. Will Brownsberger will host a virtual town hall meeting on March 15. See information below. Ask me anything — Sunday, March 15, 3:30 to 5:00PM Stop by online for an informal town hall meeti...

State. Sen Will Brownsberger Hosting Online Town Hall Meeting www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/11/s...

LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town The death of legendary civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette on March 5 resonates deeply throughout the city of Watertown. “Doc” first came here for several days in 2016, at the behest of former Wat...

LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/10/l...

Chamber Hosting LGBTQIA+ Morning Meetup in Watertown The Charles River Regional Chamber will host an LGBTIA+ Morning meetup on Friday, March 20 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Fly Together Fitness in Watertown. The event is free and open to LGBTQIA+ members and ...

Chamber Hosting LGBTQIA+ Morning Meetup in Watertown www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/10/c...

Hop on over to Grace Chapel Watertown’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/10/h...

Dance Classes with Boston Dance Theater at Mosesian Center The Boston Dance Theater will present public dance classes in Watertown beginning March 26, 2026. See details in the announcement from BDT, below. Public Classes at the Mosesian Center for the Arts — ...

Dance Classes with Boston Dance Theater at Mosesian Center www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/10/d...

Detailed Designs of Middle School Being Created to See if City Can Afford a New School Architects have started creating detailed designs for a new Watertown Middle School to determine how much a new school would cost, and that information will be used by the City to see whether Watertow...

Detailed Designs of Middle School Being Created to See if City Can Afford a New School www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/09/d...

LETTER: Watertown Group Holds De-ICE Citizens Bank Protest The following piece was provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown: On Saturday, March 7th, 25 members and friends of Indivisible Progressive Watertown joined in solidarity with the De-ICE Citizens...

LETTER: Watertown Group Holds De-ICE Citizens Bank Protest www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/09/l...

Watertown Savings Bank Launches 27th Annual Customer Choice Awards, Committing $100,000 to Local Nonprofits The Customer Choice Awards are back, and Watertown Savings Bank customers and residents can participate. See details in the announcement from Watertown Savings, below. Watertown Savings Bank (WSB) has...

Watertown Savings Bank Launches 27th Annual Customer Choice Awards, Committing $100,000 to Local Nonprofits www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/09/w...

Public Meeting to be Held in Watertown on Affordable Housing Incentives Study The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown: On March 26, 2026, at 6 PM, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) staff will present the preliminary results of its testing of pot...

Public Meeting to be Held in Watertown on Affordable Housing Incentives Study www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/09/p...

Performers Wanted for 13th Annual Watertown MusicFest The Annual Watertown MusicFest is coming up and musicians can now sign up to take part in the event that supports the music program in the Watertown Public Schools. See more in the announcement from t...

Performers Wanted for 13th Annual Watertown MusicFest www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/08/p...

OP-ED: It’s All a Balancing Act, Part Three: Linkage Fees and Taxes…They’re Going Up How Much?? By Linda ScottWatertown Resident This is the second part of three looking at the impacts of the Life Science Industry on Watertown. Part One focused on the impact on housing and the environmental impa...

OP-ED: It’s All a Balancing Act, Part Three: Linkage Fees and Taxes…They’re Going Up How Much?? www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/08/o...

11 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week See the homes that were sold this week in Watertown. 64 California St. #64, $570,000, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 992 sq. ft. Condo 141 Morse St. #0, $850,000, 4 bedroom 3 bathroom 1,850 sq. ft. Condo 24 Mor...

11 Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/08/1...

OP-ED: It’s All a Balancing Act, Part Two: City-related Costs and Concerns By Linda ScottWatertown Resident This is the second part of three looking at the impacts of the Life Science Industry on Watertown. Part One focused on the impact on housing and the environmental impa...

OP-ED: It’s All a Balancing Act, Part Two: City-related Costs and Concerns www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/07/o...

Watertown Church Hosting St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance St. Patrick’s Church will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, March 14. See information provided by the church, below. Traditional corned beef & cabbage dinner, music by Black Vel...

Watertown Church Hosting St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/07/w...

COMIC: Small Saves Faces Reality of Technology Advances 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. Combining this with the love of cartooning Sma...

COMIC: Small Saves Faces Reality of Technology Advances www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/07/c...

What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager Watertown became a magnet for life science companies in the last several years, and City Manager George Proakis said the building boom in that industry may be slowed, but other industries may be attra...

What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/06/w...

OP-ED: It’s All a Balancing Act, Part One: Housing and Environmental Issues By Linda ScottWatertown Resident A quick overview: In Part One of this series, we’ll explore housing disruption and environmental issues plaguing Watertown. In Part Two, we’ll look at the costs to the...

OP-ED: It’s All a Balancing Act, Part One: Housing and Environmental Issues www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/06/o...

WEEKEND FUN: Elvis Presley Movie, St. Patrick’s Celebration, Middle School Musical, Concert at the Library All the weekend’s offerings I found this week are all music related. Friday evening you might catch the newly released film about Elvis called Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert. It’s gotten remarkable re...

WEEKEND FUN: Elvis Presley Movie, St. Patrick's Celebration, Middle School Musical, Concert at the Library www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/06/w...

18 Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend The Watertown real estate market is busy this weekend, with 18 open houses to visit. 910 Belmont St., $559,900, 2 bedroom 1 bathroom 1,020 sq. ft. Townhouse, Open house: Sunday, March 8 12:00 PM – 1:3...

18 Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/06/1...

Several Owls Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery During Long-Running Program Hosted by Owl Enthusiasts & Rescuers Mount Auburn Cemetery recently welcomed a couple who have devoted their lives to observing and caring for owls. They have traveled around New England in search of the raptors, from Crane Beach in Ipsw...

Several Owls Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery During Long-Running Program Hosted by Owl Enthusiasts & Rescuers www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/05/s...

First Parish Church Hosting Concert Benefiting Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Fund First Parish Watertown will hold a benefit concert for the Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Fund. See details in the announcement provided by the church, below. The Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Co...

First Parish Church Hosting Concert Benefiting Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Fund www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/05/f...

Belmont-Watertown UMC Hosting Musical Fundraiser for New England Justice for Our Neighbors The following announcement was provided by the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church: Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church presents its annual fundraising concert, “Hearts to Help,” in suppor...

Belmont-Watertown UMC Hosting Musical Fundraiser for New England Justice for Our Neighbors www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/05/b...

Watertown Porchfest Will be Back in May, Registration Open Porchfest returns to Watertown in May, and registration has opened. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and d...

Watertown Porchfest Will be Back in May, Registration Open www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/05/w...

School Committee Votes on Watertown Middle School Start Time for 2026-27 The debate over when to start the day for middle school students returned to the Watertown School Committee this week, focusing on what time the school day should begin for the 2026-27 school year. Th...

School Committee Votes on Watertown Middle School Start Time for 2026-27 www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/04/s...

Aznavoorian Sisters to Playing Boston Debut Concert at the Armenian Museum of America The Armenian Museum of America recently announced the first Music in Color concert of the season featuring acclaimed cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian, making their Boston debut as...

Aznavoorian Sisters to Playing Boston Debut Concert at the Armenian Museum of America www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/04/a...

Recreation Department Looking at Starting Youth Field Hockey Program, Sent Out Survey The Watertown Recreation Department provided the following announcement: Please fill out our Interest Survey Watertown Recreation is exploring the possibility of launching a Youth Travel Field Hockey ...

Recreation Department Looking at Starting Youth Field Hockey Program, Sent Out Survey www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/04/r...

OBIT: Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn, Watertown High Grad, Worked for 30 Years at Shipley Corp., Voice of Hudson Sports Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn July 17, 1941 – February 27, 2026 It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn announces his passing after a short battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Bo...

OBIT: Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn, Watertown High Grad, Worked for 30 Years at Shipley Corp., Voice of Hudson Sports www.watertownmanews.com/2026/03/04/o...