Entertainment
COMIC: See What Caught Small Saves’ Eye
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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.
See Who Will March in Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade, the Parade Route
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Watertown veterans marched in the 2024 Memorial Day Parade. (Photo by Natalie Nigito Photography)
The 2026 Memorial Day Parade, featuring Watertown veterans, youth sports, and other community groups, will be held on Monday, May 25, beginning at noon. A ceremony with Watertown’s veterans group will take place at the end of the parade.
Community Food Drive Aims to Help Restock Watertown’s Food Pantries for Summertime Need
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation will host their annual city-wide food drive during Watertown Helps Out from May 26 – June 9, in collaboration with the City of Watertown. This year’s food drive is sponsored by ButcherBox, the Watertown based direct-to-consumer meat and seafood brand.
Fire Department Looking to Hire Paramedics to Run 2 Ambulances; Keep Hydrants Snow Free
The Watertown Fire Department received funding this year to run two ambulances, and now the challenge is to hire enough paramedics to run both.
Police Log: Man Pulls Taser on Tow Truck Driver, Checks Intercepted and Altered
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
More Headlines
Veterans Services Being Run by Human Services Director as City Seeks to Fill Position
Porchfest 2026: People Pour Into the Streets of Watertown to Catch More than 200 Bands
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
Schools
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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A study of the Watertown Public Schools’ special education found a number of areas of concerns, including a lack of uniformity, a need for better communication with families, and a distrust among parents of students in the program.
Government
Council to Discuss Watertown’s FY27 Budget at 3 Public Hearings
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Watertown City Hall
The City Council will hold three public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget on May 6, 11 and 12 at 6 p.m each day. The meetings will take place in City Hall, will be televised by Watertown Cable Access, and will be available by Zoom (click here for links). See more details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Letters
LETTER: How Did That Garage Get There??
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“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” George Bernard Shaw
To quote one of our Watertown residents in Watertown News regarding the survey for the (failed) city logo, “There is a FlashVote asking for input on which of 4 versions of this logo people prefer. Not sure why this project has continued without community input until – ‘which version of this logo do you prefer?’ The comments in this thread were clear, sensible and seemingly went completely unheard…”
Entertainment
Exhibit “The Jane Gang: Drawing Meets Painting” Opens at Watertown Art Gallery
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The following information was provided by Storefront Art Projects:
Storefront Art Projects presents: “The Jane Gang: Drawing Meets Painting” featuring Jane Goldman and Friends. The exhibit runs May 2-30, 2026. A reception will be held on Saturday, May 2, 1-4 p.m.
Entertainment
Community Day at Historic House in Watertown: Tours, Music, Games, Family Activities
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The following announcement was provided by Historic New England and the Historical Society of Watertown:
Join Historic New England and local cultural organizations for an afternoon of history, culture, and connection. Explore the Browne House, enjoy family-friendly activities and lawn games, browse books at the mobile library, and meet your neighbors as we celebrate Watertown’s rich heritage.
Real Estate
The First Weekend of May is Full of Open Houses in Watertown
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Check out this week’s Watertown open houses.
Food
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
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Restaurants in Watertown will not longer be able to automatically include packets of plastic utensils with takeout or deliver orders. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A new ordinance approved by the City Council prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils with takeout orders, however customers can request these items when they order or pick up their food.