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Watertown veterans presented the colors during the 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown currently lacks a dedicated veterans services officer, but while the City works to fill the opening the Director of Human Services has taken on most of that role.
Populace closed out the day at a venue on Main Street during 2026 Watertown Porchfest. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The combination of free concerts, the a warm spring day, and the hopes of seeing a Grammy nominated singer made Watertown Porchfest 2026 a huge community celebration.
The gate to the Catholic Mount Auburn Cemetery was blocked by police tape Friday as law enforcement investigated an incident (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
An incident that drew dozens of police from multiple agencies was “not criminal in nature,” according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s office.
The Parker Annex Building, home to the Watertown Food Pantry and soon of the Human Services Department. (Courtesy of City of Watertown)
Less than a year old, the Watertown Human Services Department has plans to add new programs, such as a van to deliver meals and other services, and boxes with life-saving medicine for people overdosing.
Story Chapel at Mount Auburn Cemetery. (Photo from Mount Auburn Cemetery)
Mount Auburn Cemetery’s yoga series continues this week with a session led by a Watertown studio. See more information in the announcement from the Cemetery, below.
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.
The Recreation Department will expand the Summer Parks Program, and offers multiple field trips over the summer. See more in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:
The Palestine Committee of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment is sponsoring an important educational program on Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the Watertown Savings Bank Room at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St., Watertown.
Plenty of places for home buyers to visit over the weekend in Watertown.
(Photo from Watertown Porchfest)
As the trees around town bloom, Watertown’s arts scene is bursting with life this weekend, with a mix of music, theater, arts, plants, and fish. One of the biggest cultural events, Watertown Porchfest, returns on Saturday afternoon with hundreds of venues across the city. Head to Gore Place to hear some music and also pick up some plants. The annual plant sale runs Friday to Sunday. See the new additions to the Community Sculpture Walk and meet the artists on Saturday. Celebrate the spring migration of herring up the Charles River at the 2026 Herring Festival on Sunday. And, from Friday to Sunday, the Watertown Children’s Theatre presents “Amelie: Teen Edition.”
The following announcement was provided by Watertown SEPAC:
Watertown SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) will host an in-person meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main St. The meeting will take place in the Lucia Mastrangelo Room on the second floor from 6-7:30 p.m.
Daniel Lander.
The following announcement was provided by the Lander for State Senate campaign:
Daniel Lander is proud to announce that his campaign for State Senate was endorsed by New Politics, a national organization that supports candidates who have strong backgrounds in public service. The endorsement highlights Lander’s experience serving his community with Americorp and working in the City of Boston.