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Watertown seniors are invited to the annual FREE Senior Citizen Cookout hosted by the Rotary Club of Watertown. See the information provided by the Rotary Club, below. This year’s Senior Cookout will take place on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant St., Watertown. Enjoy hamburger, hot dogs, pizza and more.
The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:
Storefront Art Projects presents: Anne Lilly – reverb from Sept. 6 to Oct. 11. Reception Sept. 6, 1-4 p.m. Gallery Hours Thursday and Saturday 1-4 p.m. (or by appointment).
The following announcement was provided by Creative Chats:
Join Little Local Conversations and Mosesian Center for the Arts Kick Off New Season of Creative Chats! You’re invited to Creative Chats! The event is a way to gather creative people face-to-face to mingle, hear a featured conversation on the topic of creativity and the creative life, and then engage in the conversation themselves in small groups. September Event Features Guests Jennifer Morsches and Tim Merton of the Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble
Matt Hanna of Little Local Conversations will lead a talk with the co-Artistic Directors of the Sarasa Chamber Music Ensemble. They’ll chat about the process of combining local history and classical music along with the question of how to engage different types of audiences, especially with regards to their programming with incarcerated teens.
Garrett Barry
A Mass of Christian Burial for Garrett James Barry, will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Church, Waltham. Garrett was born in Dorchester, MA to late Francis G. Barry of Ireland and Ceceila C. (Casby) Barry. He grew up in Brighton and would often share stories of his childhood friendships born out of the neighborhood that endured throughout the years. Garrett attended Presentation Grammar School, Mission Church High school (Roxbury) and journeyed to the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas. His time in Texas fueled his sense of adventure and enriched his spirit.
Listen to live jazz each Wednesday at Branch Line. Watertown’s Branch Line restaurant will host live jazz each Wednesday night in September. Nick Pepe’s Trio will alternate with John Polit’s Quartet each week during the month. “Come for a meal, dessert or just a drink and enjoy live jazz on Branch Line’s heated, covered patio on Wednesdays in September 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.,” the Branch Line announcement said. Branch Line is located in Arsenal on the Charles at 321 Arsenal St.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Police Department:
We cordially invite you to participate in the 10th annual Watertown Police Finish Strong 5K road race and walk. This event will support the Watertown Police Relief Committee, Watertown Police Association and the Watertown Police Supervisors Association.
This race was initially established due to the events occurring in Watertown following the Boston Marathon Bombings. It has since grown into a very popular community event for both residents of Watertown and the surrounding communities. The Watertown Police Relief Association was organized in 1936 and changed to the Watertown Police Relief Committee in 2008. Our membership is comprised of sworn personnel, regardless of rank, as well as all retired officers.
Serj Tankian’s “Les Ocean Melodies” will be part of the exhibition at the Armenian Museum of America by the artist who is also well known as a rock musician. The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
The Armenian Museum of America recently announced its upcoming exhibition, “The Art of Disruption: The Art and Impact of Serj Tankian,” a groundbreaking biographical and multimedia showcase that explores the life, art, and activism of Serj Tankian–internationally renowned musician, visual artist, poet, and human rights advocate. The exhibition opens to the public on Sept. 6 and will run through Feb. 28, 2026.
Construction on Mt. Auburn Street will take a day off for Labor Day, and resume with sidewalk and drainage work on Tuesday. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown. Sidewalk Concrete Installation
Sidewalk concrete installation and pouring will take place on the westbound side of Mount Auburn Street, between Belmont Street and Keenan Street from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Concrete pouring is anticipated to begin between Belmont Street and Francis Street on Wednesday 9/3/2025. Notices have been provided to the properties directly affected within the pouring area.