Entertainment
See This Week’s Small Saves Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown
Actors’ Shakespeare Project will produce four shows in the 2026-27 season. Two shows — one of the Bard’s classics plus a vampire comedy at Halloween time — will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See what the company has in store next season in the announcement from ASP, below.
Watertown Unveils Visitors Guide Ahead of Busy Summer of 2026
The cover of the Watertown Visitors Guide, produced by the City of Watertown.
Watertown’s history, activities, dining and more have been highlighted in the new Watertown Visitors Guide. The City of Watertown produced the four-page booklet in anticipation of a busy summer in Greater Boston.
Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School
The City Council approved 36 items from the Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including road repairs, some money for the Middle School project, park projects, and requests from the Fire and Police departments.
More Headlines
LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town
Detailed Designs of Middle School Being Created to See if City Can Afford a New School
What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager
Development
City Starting Detailed Designs for Watertown Square Intersection, Revitalization of Commercial Area
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The future of Watertown Square will be designed in 2026 with plans for major changes to the intersection as well as the commercial district in and around the Square. (Photo by City of Watertown)
More than a year after the zoning for Watertown Square was approved, City officials are preparing to begin the creation of two detailed plans to revitalize the Watertown Square commercial area, and to redesign the intersection. The project includes changes gto the roadway and intersection, as well as building on the parking lots in the Square.
Around Town
Watertown Library Offering Free Digital Access to The Boston Globe
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Free Public Library:
The Boston Globe and Minuteman Library Network, which includes the Watertown Free Public Library, recently announced a partnership providing their cardholders with access to Boston Globe digital content. This new collaboration continues The Boston Globe’s extensive work with library systems across Massachusetts.
Real Estate
Watertown Homebuyers Have 15 Open Houses to Visit This Weekend
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Check out this weekend’s open houses in Watertown.
Around Town
In 2nd Year, Civics Academy Will Teach Residents Even More About How Watertown’s Government Works
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Watertown’s first Civics Academy drew such good reviews that in its second year it will be even longer so that participants can learn even more about how local government works and city departments function.
Sports
Swimmer from Watertown Sets School Record at Bridgwater State
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Jirat Saengthong
Jirat Saengthong of Watertown set a new standard at Bridgewater State in the 200 freestyle during the Little East Conference Championships in Wellesley on Feb. 14.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: 2 Concerts, Canvas & Karaoke, Rock Climbing & an Animated Movie
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I suggest you start the weekend at Nzuko restaurant where on Fridays they hold a Canvas & Karaoke night. You can sing, then paint or paint then sing, either way a fun combination for the beginning of your weekend. Saturday night there are two rock bands playing at the Canadian American Club. I love the name, Lazy Boy Rockers, don’t you? I have two suggestions for your kids at the end of their school vacation week. How about taking them to a Kid’s Clip and Climb at Central Rock Gym? It’s offered on Saturday and Sunday at two midday times. Reserve them a spot soon! There are some fun PG movies for the kiddos this weekend, including “Goat,” an animated film about a basketball playing goat. Back to adult fun, on Sunday afternoon at the Mosesian, Edwin O. Munera is going to be playing classical guitar, including numerous original pieces that were inspired by various cultures around the world. There is plenty of fun to be had in town this weekend for the adults and the kids in the household.
Business
Watertown Remains a Bright Spot for Life Science, Chamber to Host Forum on the Industry
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Life science clusters in Watertown in 2025. The image appears in Watertown Bio’s 2025 Life Science Industry Report.
The biotech industry, while slowed, still has some life in Watertown, according to a recently published study. The City boasts the third most life science firms of any community in Massachusetts, the fourth most venture capital investmentd, and 20 new firms came to town in 2025.