Entertainment
COMIC: Small Saves Tries to Get a Slice of the Cake
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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.
Coolidge Square Businesses Navigating Sidewalk Work During Mt. Auburn Street Project
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Caution tape blocks off an area of sidewalk under construction in Coolidge Square in early June 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Last week, looking out the window of her business, Artemis Yoga owner Liz Padula saw orange cones, yellow caution tape, gravel, and signs saying “no parking” and “sidewalk closed.”
New Middle School Moves a Step Closer to Reality; Council Approves Funds for Parks Projects
A vision of what a new Watertown Middle School could look like created by Ai3 Architects and presented to the School Committee in October 2025.
The possibility of building a new Middle School in Watertown moved a step closer to becoming a reality at Tuesday’s City Council meeting. The Council also approved funding for projects at City parks, the library, Police Station, and for Watertown’s Treaty Day celebration.
City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work
Watertown’s City Hall.
Proposed changes to Watertown’s Noise Ordinance will soon be discussed by the City Council, including changes of hours for lawn and garden maintenance.
Effort to Start Food Co-op Half Way There, Board Starting to Seek Sites
The effort to bring a food co-op to the Watertown area reached a major milestone recently, and has gained momentum in its effort to open a retail store.
More Headlines
(UPDATED) WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted
Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week, See Who Will be There, Including New Vendors
Watertown Pride 2026 — See Photos of the Festivities
Entertainment
Grecian Festival Returns to Watertown This Weekend
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Watertown’s Taxiarchae-Archangels Greek Orthodox Church will host the annual Grecian Festival this weekend with three days of music, dancing, food and more. See details from the organizers, below.
Elections
State Senate, State Rep. Candidates Endorsed by Housing Group
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Abundant Housing Massachusetts announce the endorsement of a pair of candidates running to represent Watertown in the State Legislature. See information in the announcement from AHMA, below.
Real Estate
Two Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Homebuyers have several new listings to check out Watertown’s open houses this week.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Cinderella, Comedy Watch Party, Run Club, Children’s Author, Bourbon Day
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If you need a break from the World Cup (or do not follow soccer), Watertown has plenty of events to choose from this weekend. All weekend, Watertown Children’s Theatre will present Cinderella. Fans of comedy can join the watch party for the finale of Taskmaster UK. This weekend looks hot, but the Watertown Running Club has a pair of runs before the mercury rises. On Sunday, the Watertown Library hosts children’s author Melissa Stewart. Looking for some libations, head to Donohue’s in Sunday for National Bourbon Day.
Letters
LETTER: Parents Concerned About Students With Disabilities, Call for “Vote of No Confidence” for School Administrator
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To the Editor,
We are a group of Watertown caregivers and community members writing to raise urgent awareness about an active community petition concerning the experiences of students with disabilities in Watertown Public Schools.
Government
Watertown’s State Reps. & State Senator Will Take Public’s Question at Town Hall Meeting
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Massachusetts State House (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The following information was provided by Will Brownsberger’s office:
Join Senator Will Brownsberger, Representative John Lawn, and Representative Steve Owens on Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m. for an informal “town hall” style discussion with Watertown residents.
Obituaries
OBIT: James “Larry” Coe, 80, CPA in Watertown Sq., Singer & Lover of Classical Music
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Larry Coe
James Laurence “Larry” Coe of Watertown, Massachusetts passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at the age of 80.