Real Estate
Several New Listings on Watertown’s Open House List
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Plenty of places for home buyers to visit over the weekend in Watertown.
Incident in East Watertown Cemetery “Not Criminal in Nature”
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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.
Human Services Department Adding Van, Staff to Help Meet Needs of Residents
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.
Setback in Effort to Bring Post Office Back to Watertown Square
After signs of progress toward a Post Office branch returning to Watertown Square, City of Watertown officials recently received some bad news.
Watertown Police Could Get Drone; Department is Nearly Fully Staffed; Officer’s Will Get AI App
A drone will likely be the latest high-tech addition to the Watertown Police Department, but the City Council had questions about where data collected will be stored and who will have access.
More Headlines
Third Watertown Porchfest is Bigger Than Ever With 200+ Performances
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
Watertown Has a New Beer Garden, Restaurant Moving to Bigger Digs, Another Makes Globe
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Porchfest, Plant Sale, Sculpture Walk, Herring Festival, Children’s Theatre
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(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.”
Schools
Watertown Special Ed. Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) to Host General Info Meeting
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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.
Elections
Senate Candidate Daniel Lander Endorsed by National Organization
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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.
Entertainment
Russell Cooperative Preschool’s Spring Ramble Returns May 16 with Puppets, Music & Family Fun
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Two of Tanglewood Marionettes’ handcrafted puppets, and a child painting an acorn at a craft table during the Spring Ramble.
The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:
A Watertown spring tradition returns this month as Russell Cooperative Preschool hosts its annual Spring Ramble on Saturday, May 16, on the grounds of First Parish of Watertown at 35 Church Street.
Around Town
Public Works Hosting Open House with Touch-a-Truck, Info Tables
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Head to the Watertown Department of Public Works to see trucks up close and find out more about the different roles played by the DPW at an upcoming open house. See more information provided by the City of Watertown.
Entertainment
Pickup Soccer, Outdoor Watch Party, Crafts & More at Watertown World Cup
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
Love soccer? Love fútbol? As Boston gears up to host World Cup matches this summer, you can play and watch the world’s sport with friends and neighbors right here in town — during the first ever Watertown World Cup! Here’s what to expect:
Entertainment
Landmark Gorky Exhibit Extended at Armenian Museum
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This first exhibit of Arshile Gorky’s work in an Armenian museum includes paintings and drawing from the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Housatonic Museum of Art, Yale University Art Gallery, and other lenders.
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
Due to overwhelming interest and positive reviews from prominent publications such as Boston Art Review and Artscope magazine, the Armenian Museum of America recently announce that “Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections” has been extended to Sept. 27, 2026.