Around Town

Watertown Porchfest Will be Back in May, Registration Open

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Porchfest returns to Watertown in May, and registration has opened. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Watertown Porchfest will return to porches, lawns, and driveways on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with performances running from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Following the massive success of previous years, which saw over 70 locations and nearly 150 performance groups, the 2026 event promises another day of community, creativity, and music

Key Information for 2026:

Event Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026

Event Hours: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Registration: Opens March 2, 2026

Cost: Free to register and free to attend

What to Expect

Porchfest is a grassroots community event featuring free music and performances hosted outside private homes, businesses, and organizations. Performers: All genres and styles are welcome, including solo acts, full bands, dance, and spoken word.

Entertainment

Aznavoorian Sisters to Playing Boston Debut Concert at the Armenian Museum of America

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The Armenian Museum is hosting the Boston area debut of the acclaimedAznavoorian Sisters (cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian) on March 28. The Armenian Museum of America recently announced the first Music in Color concert of the season featuring acclaimed cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian, making their Boston debut as a duo, on Saturday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m.

The concert will feature Armenian composers alongside classical repertoire. A highlight will be the Boston premiere of Peter Boyer’s “Mount Ararat,” written for the Aznavoorian Sisters. Additionally, the program will include compositions by Komitas, Brahms (Sonata for Cello and Piano in F Major, Opus 99), Avet Terterian (Sonata for Cello and Piano), and Paganini. The Music in Color program fosters meaningful engagement with the Museum’s exhibitions, inviting audiences to experience the rich tapestry of Armenian music and art.

Around Town

Recreation Department Looking at Starting Youth Field Hockey Program, Sent Out Survey

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The Watertown Recreation Department provided the following announcement:

Please fill out our Interest Survey

Watertown Recreation is exploring the possibility of launching a Youth Travel Field Hockey Team to join the Baystate Youth Field Hockey League in the Fall of 2026. Before moving forward, we’d like to gauge interest from families in the community. Your feedback will help us determine whether this program is viable. Proposed Program Structure

Grades 1–4

1 Practice Per Week

Sunday Morning Games (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) 

Grades 5–8

2 Practices Per Week

Sunday Morning Game (8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) 

Estimated Cost: $150–$190 per playerhttps://forms.gle/7XhhAJhqNqqyqSxq7

Obituaries

OBIT: Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn, Watertown High Grad, Worked for 30 Years at Shipley Corp., Voice of Hudson Sports

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Donald J. Quinn

Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn July 17, 1941 – February 27, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn announces his passing after a short battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on July 17, 1941, in Watertown, Massachusetts, to the late Richard and Mary Quinn, Don lived a life defined by love, family, dedication, and community spirit. Don was a proud graduate of Watertown High School, Class of 1959, where he served as Student Council President. He was a standout three sport athlete, playing point guard on the basketball team, center field on the baseball team, and running back on the football team. Don went on to attend the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Obituaries

OBIT: Jane O’Connor, 79, Former Watertown Teacher & Principal, Helped Establish School for Girls in Rwanda

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Jane O’Connor

Jane Elizabeth (McCarthy) O’Connor, 79, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of St. Patrick, 212 Main Street, Watertown. Visiting hours will be held in St. Patrick’s Church on Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend.

Around Town

Watertown Cartoonist Hosting Drawing Demonstration at Senior Center

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(Art by Dave Hudon)

Watertown cartoonist and cable show host Fred Grandinetti will appear at the Watertown Senior Center to demonstrate cartoon drawing. See more info below. Come to the Watertown Senior Center on March 9th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and learn how to draw classic cartoon characters. Fun and nostalgia. Hosted by Fred M.

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.