Real Estate
Five Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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A single family, a townhouse, and three condos were sold this week.
Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation
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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.
Traffic on School Street at Mt. Auburn Street to be Redirected Starting This Week
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.
Proposed Watertown School Budget Cuts Multiple Positions, Increases Athletics, Busing Fees
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.
City Has $4M Left from Elementary School Projects, Which Will Go to High School & Middle School Projects
Cunniff Elementary School is one of three elementary schools in Watertown to be rebuilt or renovated. The projects closed out with a combined surplus of $4 million. The new school opened in 2021. (Photo by Watertown Public Schools)
Watertown’s elementary school building projects finished with a surplus of more than $4 million, which will allow the high school construction project to stay on budget, and fund designs for a potential new middle school.
More Headlines
Members of Congress Get a Look Inside Watertown’s School Lunch Program, School Farming Class
JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown
Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements
Around Town
See When Early-Bird Hours Start at Mount Auburn Cemetery
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Mount Auburn Cemetery.
The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:
This spring, Mount Auburn Cemetery is bringing back Early-Bird Hours, offering a unique opportunity to experience its beauty in a whole new morning light. The Cemetery’s Main Entrance (580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge) will open daily at 6 a.m. in April and May, allowing visitors to experience the serene beauty of the Cemetery in the quiet, early morning hours.
Entertainment
Meet “Abigail Adams” at Historical Society Event at Library
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The following announcement is provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
The Historical Society & Watertown Free Public Library Present “Abigail Adams – Liberty & Legacy” performed by Sheryl Faye on Sunday March 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. at the Watertown Free Public Library – Watertown Savings Bank Room, 123 Main St., Watertown.
Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Takes a Shot at Broadcasting
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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.
Elections
Gov. Healey Endorses State Sen. Will Brownsberger for Re-Election
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Will Brownsberger
The following announcement was provided by the Will Brownsberger Campaign:
Governor Maura Healey announced her support for State Senator Will Brownsberger in his re-election effort. Brownsberger represents the Suffolk and Middlesex district, consisting of Belmont, Watertown, West Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, and Fenway.
Around Town
Hear How Watertown is Prepping for a Big Summer of Tourism in 2026 at Watertown’s Open
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Little Local Conversations, the Watertown Business Coalition, and the City of Watertown’s Economic Development department present a panel discussion on Summer Tourism 2026 on April 7.
Real Estate
More Than Two Dozen Open Houses This Weekend Around Watertown
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Tons of open houses around town over the weekend. See details below.
Around Town
St. Patrick Family Players Performing “Resurrection” on Palm Sunday
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The following announcement was provided by St. Patrick Family Players:
Please join us for this free, musical performance on Palm Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Main Street, Watertown.