Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Takes a Shot at Broadcasting
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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.
JIM’S VIEW: Boston Renegades Beep Baseball Team Plays At Fenway Park For The First Time
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The Boston Renegades, who practice in Watertown, got to play at Fenway Park for the first time on April 12. The beep baseball team has members who are visually impaired and others who are not, all of whom wear blindfolds. (Photo by Jim Vershbow)
BOSTON — Bravery. It comes in all shapes and sizes. Among the bravest, in my opinion, are those individuals who are forced to live their lives visually impaired. Sight is a precious thing, and not having it is one of the cruelest things you could inflict on any human being. Yet, over the years so many incredible techniques and equipment have been devised and developed to allow the visually impaired community to do things that those of us with sight take for granted. One of those things is the opportunity to play the great sport of baseball, more commonly known to the visually impaired community as Beep Baseball.
Fire Hits East End Home, Residents Evacuated by Alert Witnesses
Watertown Firefighters put out a fire at a home on Kimball Road. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown Firefighters doused a house fire on Kimball Road Tuesday morning. Residents were not hurt thanks to alert employees of a Coolidge Square business.
BOSTON MARATHON: See How the 39 Watertown Runners Fares in the 2026 Edition
Watertown had 39 participants in the 2026 Boston Marathon. The fastest male runner was Michael Creedon, and the top female was Courtney Hawkins.
Watertown’s Bob Hall, First Boston Marathon Wheelchair Champ & Advocate for Access, Has Died
Bob Hall won the Boston Marathon’s first wheelchair division race in 1975.
Bob Hall, a Watertown resident and trailblazing wheelchair athlete and advocate for access, died at the age of 74. A private funeral service will be held at a later date, and visiting hours were held at Nardone Funeral Home on April 16.
More Headlines
Watertown School Bus Fees Increasing, District May Buy Electric Buses
Watertown’s Budget Maintains Programs & Staffing, But City Needs Legislature’s Help to Do So
After Recent ICE Detention in Watertown, School & City Officials Were Asked About Plans & Protections
Around Town
Watertown Receives Statewide Award for Arsenal Park Renovation
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The sign welcoming people to Arsenal Park.(Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown’s newest park renovation received a statewide award at the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association Conference in Springfield this week.
Elections
Gov. Healey Endorses State Sen. Will Brownsberger for Re-Election
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Will Brownsberger
The following announcement was provided by the Will Brownsberger Campaign:
Governor Maura Healey announced her support for State Senator Will Brownsberger in his re-election effort. Brownsberger represents the Suffolk and Middlesex district, consisting of Belmont, Watertown, West Cambridge, Allston, Brighton, and Fenway.
Around Town
Hear How Watertown is Prepping for a Big Summer of Tourism in 2026 at Watertown’s Open
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Little Local Conversations, the Watertown Business Coalition, and the City of Watertown’s Economic Development department present a panel discussion on Summer Tourism 2026 on April 7.
Real Estate
More Than Two Dozen Open Houses This Weekend Around Watertown
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Tons of open houses around town over the weekend. See details below.
Schools
Proposed Watertown School Budget Cuts Multiple Positions, Increases Athletics, Busing Fees
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Watertown School officials, with the guidance of the School Committee, have reduced a shortfall of $2.5 million and came up with a budget that would have a $700,000 surplus, according to the presentation made Monday by Superintendent Dede Galdston.
Around Town
St. Patrick Family Players Performing “Resurrection” on Palm Sunday
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The following announcement was provided by St. Patrick Family Players:
Please join us for this free, musical performance on Palm Sunday, March 29th at 7:00 PM at St. Patrick’s Church, 212 Main Street, Watertown.
Around Town
Watertown Group Providing Musical Accompaniment to Boston Area Protests
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Rosie and the Resister performed at a No Kings Rally in Boston in March. (Contributed Photo)
Rosie and the Resisters have hit political protests big and small around the Boston area, and will appear at a pair of No Kings III protests including one in Watertown.