Business

New Dining Option with a 20+ Menus Hosting Grand Opening Celebration in Watertown

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Wonder will celebrate the grand opening of its Watertown location on March 19. (Courtesy of Wonder)

Wonder, which has been called a virtual food hall, will mark the opening of its new Watertown location with a grand opening celebration on March 19 with samples, giveaways, and activities. See the announcement from Wonder, below. Marking the official opening of its new location in Watertown, Wonder will host a grand opening celebration featuring live music, giveaways, and surprises from local partners, along with free samples of popular chef-inspired menu items. 

A ribbon cutting will be held at 4:30 p.m. on March 19, followed by the Grand Opening Celebration from 5 t0 7 p.m. Wonder is located at 541 Arsenal St., Watertown (in Arsenal Yards near Poke Works, Chip City, and ButterBird). Please note: Wonder will operate during usual business hours on grand opening day (open from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

The first 100 guests will receive special swag bags, including a tote bag featuring custom artwork by Julia Emiliani, as well as a Wonder branded hat and a limited edition Julia Emiliani sticker sheet.

Around Town

Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban Has Ended

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The City of Watertown announced that the overnight ban for on-street parking has ended. The City sent out the following announcement on Wednesday morning:

“The Winter Parking Ban has been lifted effective immediately, today, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.” In November, Proakis announced that Watertown would have a shortened Winter Parking Ban for 2025-26, from Jan. 1 to March 1. However, due to the size of the snow banks left after the major snow storms in January and February, City Manager George Proakis said that the overnight parking ban would continue into March.

Entertainment

Grammy Winner Nicole Zuraitis Brings Dynamic Jazz to the Mosesian Center for the Arts

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Nicole Zuraitis

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 voice and songwriting have captivated audiences worldwide. On Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 7:30 p.m., Grammy Award-winning vocalist, pianist, and composer Nicole Zuraitis takes the stage in the Charles Mosesian Theater for an unforgettable evening of bold, contemporary jazz. Zuraitis, winner of the 2024 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, is widely recognized as one of today’s most compelling jazz artists. A fearless bandleader and magnetic live performer, she blends jazz, soul, pop, and singer-songwriter sensibilities into a sound that is both virtuosic and deeply personal. Her performances have electrified audiences at venues and festivals including Birdland, Newport Jazz Festival, and major stages across the country.

Government

State. Sen Will Brownsberger Hosting Online Town Hall Meeting

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Will Brownsberger

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 meeting. Bring your thoughts, questions, and concerns. Sunday, Mar 15, 2026, 3:30  —  5:00PM

Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85474864156?pwd=drJz4JrXADs2E4UBi6KanwaQrLoIKH.1

All are welcome.

Letters

LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town

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Dr. Bernard Lafayette and Watertown Kingian Nonviolence Trainer Holly Cachimuel, who is a former Watertown teacher.(Photo by Chuck Dickinson)

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 Watertown Middle School teacher Ruth Henry. Henry had trained in Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Resolution under Dr. Lafayette. Lafayette had promised Martin Luther King, Jr. before his 1968 assassination that he would spread King’s nonviolence teaching and practice around the world. Later that same year, Watertown hosted Dr. Lafayette for a two-week long Trainers’ Institute, organized by then Superintendent Dr. Jean Fitzgerald.

Business

Chamber Hosting LGBTQIA+ Morning Meetup in Watertown

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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 non-members. See more information provided by the Chamber below. Rise and connect! Our popular LGBTQIA+ Networking Series is switching things up — trading the evening cocktails for morning coffee and heading back to one of our favorite community spaces.Join us at Fly Together Fitness, a proudly LGBTQIA+-owned pole and dance studio in the heart of Watertown, for a morning dedicated to LGBTQIA+ professionals looking to make real business connections across industries.Complimentary coffee provided.

Entertainment

Dance Classes with Boston Dance Theater at Mosesian Center

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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 — SPRING 2026 SESSION

Reconnect with your body and the joy of movement in our weekly community classes. Open to movers of all levels, these classes foster physical curiosity and connection in a supportive environment. 

Spring Session runs from March 23-April 17 – CLASSES INCLUDE: Creative Expression & Dance for Everyone Discover the joy of movement through a rotating series of dance styles — contemporary, ballet, tap, Irish step, salsa-fit, and more — each week led by a different BDT artist in an accessible class that celebrates creativity, rhythm, and expression, perfect for beginners, returning dancers, and anyone eager to explore dance in a fun, supportive environment. REGISTER FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Around Town

LETTER: Watertown Group Holds De-ICE Citizens Bank Protest

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Twenty-five people came out to the Indivisible Progressive Watertown No Ice-Citizens Bank Protest in Watertown on March 7, 2026. (Photo by Joshua Touster)

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 Bank coalition to protest Citizens Bank’s financing of Core- Civic and the GeoGroup. These two corporations are responsible for building 90% of the private prisons and ICE detentions centers across the United States. 

On March 7th over 71 protests were held in 13 states around the northeastern and midwestern United States calling upon the Citizens Bank administration to end ties with CoreCivic and the GEO Group immediately. Both companies have a long history of neglect and mistreatment of people incarcerated in their facilities. Emmanuel Damas, the Haitian man who was detained and died from sepsis related to a toothache on March 2, was at the Florence Correctional Center, operated by CoreCivic. 

Some of the signs at the De-ICE Citizens Bank protest in Watertown. (Photo by Joshua Touster)

The De-ICE Citizens Bank protests are part of a growing movement to pressure Citizens Bank that began three months ago.