Charity

2nd Annual Thomas Tserkrekas Mini Golf Fundraiser to Raise Money for Brain Cancer Research

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A mini-golf fundraiser will be held April 18 in memory of Thomas Tsekrekas and the proceeds will benefit brain cancer research. The second annual Indoor Miniature Golf Fundraiser is being organized by Thomas’ son Jimmy, and the Watertown AHEPA Chapter 406. It will take place on Saturday, April 18, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Watertown Greek Church, 25 Bigelow Ave. “We gather to honor the legacy of our past President Thomas Tsekrekas, who was a pillar of strength, a friend to all, and a man whose kindness left a lasting mark on every life he touched. May his Memory be Eternal.

Sports

Watertown Athlete Wins Titles on the Wrestling Mat and in the Boxing Ring

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Watertown’s Fahad Khan won his Golden Gloves boxing match in Lowell the same month he won a high school wrestling title. (Photo by James Thomas for the Lowell Sun)

Watertown’s Fahad Khan enjoyed a very successful winter, winning titles on the wrestling mat and in the boxing ring. The WHS senior competed on the Raiders wrestling team, with whom he won MIAA Div. 3 North Sectional championship in the 106 pound division in his second year of competition. He became the first wrestler in Watertown history to be a two time sectional champion.

Real Estate

Busy Weekend on the Watertown Real Estate Market

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Home buyers have more than 30 open houses to choose from in Watertown this weekend. 125 Grove St. #125, $829,000, 3 bedroom 3 bathroom 2,130 sq. ft. Townhouse, Open houses: Friday, April 10 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Saturday, April 11 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Sunday, April 12 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

69 Capitol St., $1,185,000, 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2,267 sq.

Development

Draft Plan for Watertown Sq. Project Had 2 Options; Both Have Multi-Story Garage, 247 Housing Units & a Park

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A view of the area proposed to be redeveloped in Watertown Square, including the parking lot behind CVS, Baptist Walk, and some privately owned parcels. (City of Watertown)

Detailed plans for redeveloping Watertown’s Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square, behind CVS, are included in the City’s draft plan for the Demonstration Project. The 163-page document outlines two options, both of which include a multi-story parking garage, a multi-story residential building (both with retail on the ground floor), and a public green space. City Manager George Proakis gave an overview of the redevelopment of the lot, which would require buying or taking by eminent domain of several properties, at a packed meeting in the Watertown Free Public Library. The presentation did not include many details, however the draft plan includes a ream of information about the options, the cost, and the timeline.

Around Town

LOCAL MEDIA DAY — Chamber: We’re Lucky — Let’s Not Take it for Granted

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April 9 is the inaugural Local Media Day, and the Charles River Regional Chamber reminded members of the role that news sites covering community news provide. Charles River Chamber President and CEO summed it up well in his message in the Chamber’s newsletter on Thursday morning. Watertown has not only the online news source, Watertown News, but also local cable news produced by Watertown Cable Access Television Corp., with newscasts Thursday evenings, along with coverage of City meetings, sports, and other events around town. If you don’t have cable, you can still watch live and on-demand online at wcatv.org. Watertown News depends on the support from advertisers, as well as donations from readers (including Patreon members).

Entertainment

Watertown Gallery’s Yard Art Exhibit Features Several Artists

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From April 4-25, Watertown art gallery Storefront Art Projects is hosting Yard Art 2026, and attendees of the opening reception enjoyed art as well as a musical performance. The gallery hosted a reception on April 4, which included a performance from the Brass Band from New England Conservatory. Gallery director Ellen Wineberg said the musical accompaniment was an unplanned addition to the reception. “Paul Cary Goldberg who is in the show and lives in Gloucester was in his early morning Caffe Sicilia when the whole band walked in,” Wineberg said. “They had been scheduled to give a concert in Rockport, but there was a roof leak at the venue and it was cancelled.

Development

First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project

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Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer. City Manager George Proakis spoke to a packed room at the Watertown Free Public Library. He discussed a variety of topics, including how the Watertown Square planning got to Monday’s meeting, designing the new look intersection, and the main event: the Demonstration Project that would be built on the Municipal Parking Lot. Due to constraints, such as the City of Cambridge’s water supply line that runs under the parking lot, Proakis said the likely layout would be to put the garage on the area in back of the Armenian Museum of America.