Business

Chamber Hosting Panel on Fraud Prevention & What Small Businesses Need to Know

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The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a panel on fraud prevention and response. The free webinar will feature a panel of speakers, including Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. See details from the Chamber below. Fraud is one of the fastest-growing and most costly threats facing small businesses today. From payment and payroll scams to phishing, identity theft and vendor fraud, bad actors are becoming more sophisticated — often targeting businesses with limited time, staff and safeguards.

Government

Watertown Democrats to Elect Delegates to Democratic State Convention on March 14

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Democratic Committee:

On Saturday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m., Democrats will convene at the Watertown Free Public Library, Watertown Savings Bank Room to elect 23 delegates and five alternates to represent Watertown at the 2026 Massachusetts State Democratic Convention. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. and closes at 1:45 p.m.

Registered and pre-registered Democrats in Watertown, who are 16 years old by the start of thecaucus window (February 19, 2026) and pre-registered by the time of their caucus, may voteand be elected as delegates or alternates during the caucus. Youth (age 16 to 35), individualswith disabilities, people of color, veterans, and members of the LGBTQ+ community notelected as delegates or alternates are encouraged to apply to be add-on delegates at the caucusor by visiting https://www.massdems.org/caucus-and-convention. The 2026 Convention will bein person at the DCU Center in Worcester, MA, on Friday, May 29th, and Saturday, May30th. Those interested in getting involved with the Watertown Democratic Committee shouldcontact watertowndems@gmail.com.

Around Town

Watertown Group Hosting Showing of Palestinian Documentary

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment:

The next film in the Palestine-Gaza Committee Palestinian documentary series is FARHA, a feature film released in 2021, is the harrowing story of a 14 year-old Palestinian girl whose life is brutally upended during the tumultuous events of 1948. Date:  Sunday, March 8, 2026Time:       6 p.m.Location: The Church of the Good Shepherd,  9 Russell Ave., Watertown, MA

Join us for a discussion after the film. *** The Church of the Good Shepherd has handicapped accessible restrooms.

Letters

LETTER: Former Council President Feels Disrespected by Council’s Actions

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For A Few Minutes

What happened at the February 24 Council Meeting was a level of disrespect I have ever encountered in my years of public service in Watertown. It was humiliating and hurtful, especially since it was witnessed by my wife, Mary. Over the years, I have addressed many Watertown boards, and they were respectful. In more than 36 years, I do not recall any board, as a whole, walking out on any speaker. I was taken aback by the Councilors’ immediate departure in the midst of my speaking, particularly from a board I once served on.

Business

City Manager’s City Update Will Focus on Local Business Community & Economy

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The Watertown Business Coalition will host Watertown City Manager George Proakis at the annual City Update. His talk will focus on news and issues that will impact Watertown’s businesses and the local economy. See more information provided by the WBC, below. The WBC is honored to again partner with Watertown’s City Manager, George Proakis, to provide a City Update. Please join us on March 5th at 8 a.m. at the Hampton Inn & Suites at Arsenal Yards in Watertown!

Around Town

Crews Will Install Drainage, Bases for New Traffic Lights on Mt. Auburn Street This Week

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Construction on Mt. Auburn Street this week includes installation of drainage, drilling test pits and installing the bases for new traffic lights. See details provided by the City of Watertown, below. The Mount Auburn Street Complete Street Project is a MassDOT funded and managed initiative to fully reconstruct State Route 16, creating a safer, more accessible street for all users, whether traveling by car, bicycle, transit, or on foot. Below, you’ll find this week’s project update, including upcoming construction activities, anticipated traffic impacts, a look at the project’s final design in the area of work, and access to view more info on the projects history and details (click here).

Around Town

Watertown Community Foundation’s Education and Youth Development Grant Cycle Opens March 2

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:

Starting March 2, the Watertown Community Foundation will launch the inaugural grant cycle for its Education and Youth Development Grant Program. It will fund programs that contribute to the overall well-being of Watertown’s youth — academically, socially, emotionally and physically. The Foundation seeks to fund initiatives and create access to opportunities that foster skill-building, creativity, leadership, confidence and resilience, while creating pathways for all young people to thrive. Eligible non-profits and public entities that serve Watertown’s youth are invited to apply from March 2 – March 23, 2026. For more information, visit here.

Entertainment

Duo Bringing Music from Memphis to Senior Center

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On Wednesday, March 4 at 2 p.m., the Retro Polatin Duo will be presenting this show at the Watertown Senior Center. See details provided by the duo, below. Memphis has a rich and influential musical history. Its musical legacy is exciting, diverse, and extremely significant in the history of American culture. It’s often called the “Home of the Blues” and “Birthplace of Rock ‘n’ Roll.” 

In this one hour entertaining and educational program, the Retro Polatin Duo (Jill Goldman and David Polatin) will discuss, sing and play guitar and bass on songs from Memphis artists.