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The City of Watertown provided the following update about the construction on Mt. Auburn Street, which is taking place in East Watertown during the week of March 31-April 4, 2025. See details in the announcement below. Newport Construction will continue installing drainage on Bigelow Ave. between Mount Auburn Street and Wells Ave, closing this section to traffic.
Panelists at the Empowering Women in Leadership event, from left, Ariel Nathanson, Jan Taylor, and Roberta Miller. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Commander’s Mansion hosted a sold out Empowering Women in Leadership event on March 19, with panels made up of business owners, a non-profit director, and members of the City of Watertown administration. The event was the first hosted by the City of Watertown’s Events Team and co-sponsored by the City of Watertown and the Watertown Business Coalition. The first panel featured Roberta Miller, Interim Executive Director, Mosesian Center for the Arts; Ariel Nathanson, founder of Finances for Feminists; and Jan Taylor, owner of Get Lively Health & Fitness Studio, who also is the Development Director for New Art Center in Newton. They spoke about the importance of finding allies and learning from them, collaborating with other business owners, and the importance of learning about finances.
State Rep. John Lawn, center, was honored as the House Champion of Youth on March 26 at the State House. He posed with the Watertown Boys & Girls Club’s Club Director Anthony Parker, left, and WBGC Executive Director Gary Beatty, right. (Contributed Photo)
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Boys & Girls Club:
On March 26, Representatives of Watertown Boys & Girls Club joined their colleagues from across the state for the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs’ 22nd Annual Legislative Luncheon and Advocacy Day at the State House on Beacon Hill. Club staff, youth members, boards of directors, and elected officials were in attendance from across the Commonwealth. The event featured remarks from State Representative John Lawn, State Senator Brendan Crighton, State Senator Michael Rodrigues, Boys & Girls Club of America Hall of Famer “Marvelous” Marvin McIntyre, and Haybi Garcia, 2024 Massachusetts Youth of the Year and alumnus of the Waltham Boys & Girls Club.
Mount Auburn Cemetery. The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:
This spring, Mount Auburn Cemetery is introducing Early-Bird Hours, offering a unique opportunity to experience its beauty in a whole new morning light. For the first time, the Cemetery’s Main Entrance (580 Mount Auburn St., Cambridge) will open daily at 6 AM in April and May, allowing visitors to experience the serene beauty of the Cemetery in the quiet, early morning hours. These early hours offer a rare glimpse into nature awakening—the soft glow of sunrise over the Cemetery’s landscape and tree collections, the arrival of migratory birds, and a stillness that invites reflection. Whether seasoned birders, beginners just discovering the joys of birdwatching, those who simply love peaceful morning walks, and more, visitors can take in the early morning Mount Auburn landscape like never before.
The following announcement was provided by the Charles River Watershed Association:
Want to participate in the 2025 herring count? Join this training session to learn about the Charles River herring and how to be a fish monitoring volunteer! You’ll hear from CRWA’s Senior Restoration Program Manager and Volunteer & Outreach Associate on the importance of volunteer herring counting and a “Fish Monitoring 101” outline on everything you need to know about becoming a volunteer fish counter. 2025 Virtual Herring Count Training
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
7-8 PM
Zoom Webinar
Click here to register
The following announcement was provided by the Chinese American Association of Watertown:
Organized by the Chinese American Association of Watertown (CAAW), Watertown now has its first-ever team to participate in the 2025 Boston Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, bringing together paddlers, supporters, and community members for an exciting launch event. With eyes set on their competitive debut at the Boston Dragon Boat Festival on June 7th and 8th, 2025, the Watertown Dragon Boat Team is now seeking local business sponsorships to help support training sessions, equipment, and event participation fees. This is an incredible opportunity for local businesses to gain visibility while championing diversity, cultural appreciation, and community engagement. “We are thrilled to bring this dynamic sport to Watertown,” said a CAAW spokesperson. “Dragon boat racing is not just about competition—it’s about teamwork, cultural connection, and community spirit.
The Tesla Takedown in Watertown on March 1. (Copyright 2025 Joshua Touster)
A Watertown group will be holding a protest in Watertown on March 29. See the announcement provided by William Beckett. Concerned Watertown citizens are invited to attend a non-violent rally against Elon Musk and DOGE. Saturday, March 29, at 10:00 a.m., Tesla Service Center, 457 Pleasant St., Watertown
This rally will be part of an international day of opposition to Musk and DOGE.
The Jewish Watertown Action Network will host an event called “De-mystifying the Middle East Conflict: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction” at the Watertown Library. See the announcement from the group below. Curious about the current conflict between Israel and Gaza? Dive deeper and discover the truth behind the jargon. “De-mystifying the Middle East Conflict: Distinguishing Fact from Fiction”
Wednesday, April 2, 7-8:30 p.m.
Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St.
(UPDATED: March 24, 10:20 a.m.) The start of the work on Mt. Auburn Street scheduled for this week will be delayed due to weather. It will now begin on March 25, 2025. See the original announcement below:
During the week of March 24-28, the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes drainage work, the relocation of a bus stop in Coolidge Square.
