Real Estate
The First Weekend of May is Full of Open Houses in Watertown
|
Check out this week’s Watertown open houses.
Noah Kahan References Watertown in a Song on His New Album
|
Noah Kahan, from his Facebook page.
Watertown got a shoutout in Noah Kahan’s latest album “The Great Divide.” The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter said he enjoyed the time he spent living in town.
City Hall Annex at Parker Building to Temporarily Close
The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City’s Parker Building at 124 Watertown Street will be temporarily closed from May 2-12, 2026, to undergo electrical service upgrades in the building.
School Officials Outline Strategies to Improve Watertown’s Special Education Program
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.
Restaurants Won’t be Allowed to Automatically Include Plastic Utensils Under New Ordinance
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.
More Headlines
Council President Outlines City’s Protections for Undocumented Immigrants, Does Not Favor an Executive Order
Watertown Eco Fest will Feature Sustainable Vendors, Demonstrations & Activities for All Ages
Robotics Company Builds on Watertown’s History of Manufacturing in Former Mill Building
Letters
LETTER: Mt. Auburn Street — Good Intentions Are Not Enough
|
To the Editor:
I am a lifelong Watertown resident and proud to call this community home. It is precisely because of that pride and that history here that I feel compelled to write — on behalf of myself and many of my neighbors along East Boylston Street and Mount Auburn Street — about the ongoing construction that has disrupted our daily lives for so long that many of us can no longer remember a time when it wasn’t happening.
Around Town
Watertown Elected Leaders and Community Activists Endorse Daniel Lander for State Senate
|
Daniel Lander.
The following announcement came from the Landers for Senate Campaign:
Daniel Lander announced that his state senate campaign had been endorsed by a slate of elected and community leaders in Watertown. These leaders include elected school committee members, labor activists, and democratic party leaders. They are supporting Daniel’s vision for a more progressive Massachusetts that will take on the status quo and fight the affordability crisis while standing up to the Trump administration.
Around Town
Youth TV Production Workshop Offered by Watertown Cable
|
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Cable Access Television:
WCA-TV’s Youth Workshop is back this summer for children between the ages of 9 to 14. Our students will learn the basics of video production, from scriptwriting to editing. By the end of the Workshop, students will have produced a film.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Tour Watertown’s Oldest House, Free Comics, French Play, Tequila Tasting, Cribbage
|
Browne House
Do you happen to speak French or just love the sound of it? The French Theater Project is presenting Soie on Friday and Saturday evenings at the Mosesian, a fun way to start the weekend. (there will be English subtitles.) On Saturday there is going to be a garden party at the Browne House, the oldest house in Watertown. If you haven’t seen it, it is definitely worth a quick tour. Get in a game of crocket and check out the music while you’re there. Also on Saturday, it is free comic book day at the Comic Stop! Your free comics might seem even better after attending the tequila tasting at Godon’s in Arsenal Yards. They have an extensive selection of tequila, mescal and agave drinks to try. Finally, on Sunday there is a Cribbage tournament at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, head there to have lots of fun pegging with others.
Elections
LETTER: Retired Judge Endorses Sen. Will Brownsberger
|
To The Editor,
I am writing to enthusiastically support Senator Will Brownsberger’s re-election campaign and will be voting for him on Sept. 1.
Environment
Watertown Swap Shop Returns, Eco Fest & Composting
|
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Solid Waste and Recycling Committee:
The Watertown Swap Shop re-opens for its second season this Saturday, May 2. The Swap Shop is located at the Recycling Center, 76 Stanley Ave., Watertown. The Swap Shop will be open on the first Saturday of each month, May to November, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., except July when it will be open on the second Saturday. Bring your no-longer needed small items in good condition to the Swap Shop and/or take up to eight items home with you. No clothing or textiles.
Entertainment
Gore Place Tour, Pattern & Place: Wallpapers of the Mansion 1806-Present
|
Gore Place..
Gore Place will host a set of special tours focused on the wallpapers in the mansion that dates back to the early 19th century. See more information in the announcement from Gore Place, below.