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Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban will last just two months in 2026, from Jan. 1 to March 1, after the City Council approved a temporary change in the overnight parking regulations. In addition, they approved a sharp increase in fines for cars left on the road during a snow emergency.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Boston Dance Theater joins the Mosesian Center for the Arts as a company-in-residence. (Photo by Sean Pfeiffer)
Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts will welcome a new company-in-residence, with the addition of Boston Dance Theater. See more information in the announcement from the MCA, below.
Steve Magoon
After more than 17 years leading Watertown’s economic development and planning efforts, Steve Magoon will be retiring from the City of Watertown at the end of January.
This weekend is full of theater, with the Mosesian Center for the Arts hosting a three-day South Asian theater festival, and Watertown High School presenting Little Women. On Friday, Massachusetts’ inaugural Poet Laureate will be appearing at Atrium School. Kids can see a flock of llamas on Saturday, while Johnny Malone will be playing at Conley’s on Saturday.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project will offer a February Break theater program for youth, as well as stage combat classes for adults at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See details in the announcement from ASP, below.
A screenshot from the Wayside Youth and Family Network Multi Service Center’s PSA.
The Wayside Youth and Family Support Network Multi-Service Center recently debuted a public service announcement on Watertown Cable Access TV, featuring Program Director Sophia Suarez-Friedman.
Watertown High School’s fall production of “Little Women” will go on the Watertown Middle School stage for three shows from Nov. 21 to 23. See more information below.
The annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market will be held at the ACEC on Nov. 28.
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center:
The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) recently announced the return of its Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market, taking place on starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, at 47 Nichols Ave. This festive, family-friendly celebration invites community members of all ages to a joyful kick off to the holiday season filled with magic, music and meaningful moments.
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Chamber:
The Charles River Regional Chamber is launching a new seasonal initiative to encourage residents and visitors to shop locally for art and support the creative economy across Newton, Needham, Watertown and Wellesley.
James Pagounes, second from right, seeks an organ donor before his kidneys fail. He is shown here with his family: wife, Joanne, and sons Othon, Kimon, and Iraklis. (Contributed Photo)
James Pagounes first learned he had polycystic kidney disease 16 years ago, which creates cysts on the kidneys until they no longer function. Now he is in dire need of a kidney donation.
For a decade, Artemis Yoga has been teaching classes in Coolidge Square and the community is invited to celebrate the studio’s 10th anniversary with a day of free classes for the community. See more information provided by Artemis Yoga, below.