Real Estate
40+ Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Plenty of options for Watertown home buyers this weekend.
Potential Trash Collection Strike Could Impact Watertown Residents
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Watertown DPWWatertown trash and recycling toters.
Watertown residents may feel the impact of a looming strike by employees of the company that picks up trash and recycling around the City.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Announces New Executive Director
Aliana de la Guardia
The Mosesian Center for the Art’s Board announced the hiring of the next Executive Director in an email on June 27. Aliana de la Guardia will take over for interim Executive Director Roberta Miller. See the MCA’s announcement below.
Watertown’s Roberta Miller Named “Commonwealth Heroine” by State Women’s Commission
Watertown Resident Roberta Miller was nominated to be a Commonwealth Heroine by State Rep. Steve Owens. (Courtesy of Rep. Owens’ Office)
The following announcement was provided by State Rep. Steve Owens’ office:
Each year, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women (MCSW) partners with state legislators to identify women who make outstanding contributions to their organizations and in their communities. Elected officials are encouraged to submit one woman from their constituency as a means of recognizing their invaluable efforts and extraordinary acts of service, who are making a big difference in their communities but not necessarily making the news.
Police Log: Suspect Kicked Officer While Being Arrested, Man Threatened Customer with Piece of Glass
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
More Headlines
Funds Approved to Update Part of Parker Building, Build New Home for Watertown Food Pantry
Funds to Improve Track & Courts, Create New Entrance at Victory Field Approved
Cost Estimates for Watertown Middle School Project Concern Building Committee
Weather
Weather Forecast: Showers and Thunderstorms Over Weekend
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Eastern Massachusetts heads into the second week of June with a more unsettled pattern. Moisture-rich air returns Friday into the weekend, bringing several rounds of showers and a few thunderstorms, especially Friday evening and again Saturday. While no widespread flooding is expected, locally heavy downpours are possible. Sunday trends drier with some sunshine, and Monday offers a beautiful break before the next frontal system arrives midweek. Temperatures remain seasonable to warm, with a mix of sun, clouds, and scattered rain chances through the period.
Around Town
First Watertown Swap Shop on Saturday — Free to Residents
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The following information was provided by the City of Watertown:
The Watertown Swap Shop is a free resource for our residents to share household items. As a volunteer-run sustainability initiative, we hope to encourage sharing and reuse, reduce consumption and waste, and connect neighbors across our community.
Police/Fire
Watertown’s First Police Officer of the Month Driving the WPD’s First Electric Police Car
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Watertown Police Chief Justin Hanrahan stands next to the new Mustang Mark E electric vehicle, which is being driven in June by Officer Mike Hill. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
There’s a sleek new Watertown Police cruiser on the roads these days: an all-electric Ford Mustang.
Around Town
Watertown Farmers Market Opening June 11, See the New Vendors, Changes to Layout
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The 2025 Watertown Farmers Market season is almost here, and the market features several new vendors, including dumplings, jerky, tea, and the return of an ice cream vendor. Also, there will be a new layout for the market at Saltonstall Park. See details in the announcement from Live Well Watertown.
Letters
LETTER: Thank You to the Community for Joining Watertown Helps Out
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Dear Editor,
The Watertown Community Foundation sends a big THANK YOU to the Watertown Community! You are amazing! Thank you to the more than 350 community and corporate volunteers who volunteered during the 11th annual Watertown Helps Out (WHO), a month of community service organized by the Watertown Community Foundation.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Armenian Festival, Concerts, Games, Apps Happy Hour
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While most of the fun in town takes place on Saturday, happy hour at City Works comes with half price bar bites every workday, so why not start your weekend with a few fried pickles and some popcorn chicken? Saturday afternoon there is a board game social at Deaf, Inc. which is open to all who love some table-top dice thowing, card playing or bingo card dabbing. Saturday night there is a concert at First Parish Church called Hub of the Musiverse 4. Even the name of the concert is interesting! For those with young children, take them to the Mosesian to be inspired to sing like whoever-their-favorite-singer is for a Watertown Children’s Theatre vocal concert. And Sunday afternoon, it’s time to eat Armenian treats, listen to Armenian music and dance the day away at the St. James Annual Armenian Festival.
Sports
Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team is Like a Family, Calls Watertown Home
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The Boston Renegades have been practicing beep baseball for years at Watertown’s Filippello Park. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown has become the home training spot for the Boston Renegades, a beep baseball team. The sport allows players with vision impairments to continue to play and be part of a team.