Weather

Weather Forecast: Sunny Friday Before Cool Front Moves In, Warmer Temps Early Next Week

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High pressure takes over to end the week, keeping Friday warm and sunny ahead of a cold front that ushers in cooler, crisp air for the weekend. Nights dip into the 40s, giving a real taste of fall. By early next week, a warming trend builds, with highs well into the 70s and possibly low 80s by Tuesday. The overall stretch favors dry, pleasant conditions with plenty of sunshine. Friday, September 19 – Warm and sunny

A crisp morning turns into a bright, comfortable day with full sunshine and light northwest breezes. • High: 76–78°F | Low: 47–49°F | Wind: NW 6–9 mph • Sky: Sunny • Chance of rain: 0% • Dew point: 46–50°F

Saturday, September 20 – Crisp, fall-like

Cool air settles in behind a front.

Around Town

Watertown Group Screening Documentary on “Forever Chemicals”

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The following announcement was provide by Watertown Environment and Energy Efficiency Committee:

PFAS: Forever Chemicals; What They Mean for Our Health and What We Can Do

Want to learn more about PFAS? The chemicals are now almost everywhere, including in human blood, and are being linked to severe health problems.

Join the Environment & Energy Efficiency Committee for a screening of Bloomberg Investigation’s 2023 documentary “The Poison in Us All” followed by a discussion with Laurel Schaider from the Silent Spring Institute. Sunday September 28, 2-4 p.m.

Watertown Savings Bank Room

Watertown Free Public Library

Around Town

Free Fall Open House at Fly Together Fitness in Watertown

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Fly Together Fitness announced a community open house in Watertown. See details below. We will hold a free Open House on Sunday September 28th from 1-3 p.m. at our Watertown location (100 Parker Street) and we would love to invite the community! Attendees can learn about our studio, take a FREE mini class or two (including our non-pole classes!), and grab some great Intro Package deals! We will be running classes every 10-20 min, and attendees can participate in as many free classes as they’d like.

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Documentary Film About Armenians Displaced by War Premiering in Watertown

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The world premier of “A Suitcase to Home” will take place at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center in Watertown. (Contributed Photo)

The following announcement was provided by the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief:

Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR) Boston invites you to join us on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 at 6 p.m. at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) 47 Nichols Ave. Watertown, MA 02472 for the premiere of “A Suitcase to Home,” a remarkable documentary that not only won the prestigious Deauville Green Award, but also encapsulates the heart-wrenching struggles and unwavering spirit of the Armenian people. This film documents the profound challenges faced during the recent 44-day Artsakh War, the blockade of the Lachin Corridor, and the forced displacement of more than 120,000 Armenians from their homes in September 2023.

Business

Chamber Hosting Webinar on Unlocking Energy Savings for Your Business

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The following information was provided by the Charles River Regional Chamber:

The chamber’s Environmental Committee is hosting a webinar on the Main Streets energy efficiency program, which is now available to businesses, commercial property owners, non-profits, and houses of worship in Watertown and Newton Centre. Main Streets is a partnership between local energy providers, like Eversource and National Grid, and communities across Massachusetts to help small business owners become more energy-efficient. In this webinar, you will learn about how Watertown and Newton Centre business and property owners can access enhanced incentives under the Main Streets program before they run out later this fall. Including:

• no-cost, no-obligation energy assessments

• weatherization

• LED lighting

• refrigeration and kitchen upgrades

Unlock Energy Savings for Your Business: Main Streets Incentives in Watertown & Newton Centre

Thurs. Sept 18, 8:30-9:30 a.m.  

Via Zoom, Free

REGISTER NOW

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Council Sees Plans for 2 Parks; Asks About Crosswalks Near Bemis Park, Facilities at How Park

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Drawings for the improvements at Bemis Park. Two parks on the westside of Watertown will be renovated in the near future, and City Councilors had questions about the features of the park, as well as the pedestrian crossings for one of the parks. Conceptual drawings of Bemis Park on Waltham Street, and How Park on Pleasant Street were presented by CBA Landscape Architects at the Sept. 8 Council meeting. The designs for Bemis Park, which features a little league baseball field, include a new playground, a splash pad, a porta-potty enclosure, and field improvements.

Transportation

State Awards Watertown TMA Grant to Analyze Data, Develop New Mobility Alternatives

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The Watertown Transportation Management Association (TMA) received a grant of $159,469   from the Mass Department of Transportation to analyze data on travel patterns and use findings to inform development of new mobility alternatives, all in an attempt to reduce single occupancy vehicle commuting.  See details about the program provided by MassDOT, below. The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing the awarding of $3 million in funding for 13 Transportation Management Associations (TMAs), one TMA membership association, and one consulting firm, to support 19 projects which encourage transportation alternatives and expand transportation options in communities across Massachusetts. Awards include funding to operate and publicize shuttles, improve bus stop infrastructure, expand ferry service, and more. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation’s (MassDOT) TMA Grant Program first launched in Fiscal Year 2025 and is now in its second year.  The goals of this grant program are to reduce single occupancy vehicle (SOV) travel, reduce emissions, encourage mode shift, and expand mobility.  

“Our investments in community transportation are about connecting people to jobs, schools, and services today and into the future,” said Transportation Secretary & CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “The projects supported through the TMA Program are vital to building a more reliable, resilient, and accessible transportation network.

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Local Photographer Speaking About “Art & Agriculture: Who Grows Your Food?”

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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:

You may have already seen the stunning new photo triptych on loan in the Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) stairwell. On Thursday evening, Sept. 18, the Library invites all community members to hear from the artist that created “Agricultural Panel B” — celebrated photographer and Watertown resident Archy LaSalle. During the program, LaSalle will discuss the vision and work that went into creating this compelling piece, as well as the relationships he made with immigrant farmers from World Farmers featured in it. World Farmers Program and Policy Director Jessy Gill will join us to talk about the organization’s mission and operations.