Entertainment
Cartoon: Small Saves Meets a Future Hall of Famer
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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.
City Council to Consider Changes to Noise Ordinance, Including New Allowed Hours for Lawn Work
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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.
WORLD CUP: Local Watch Parties & Festivities But Less Economic Impact Than Predicted
Fans from around the globe will be coming to the United States for the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off June 11, including for several games in the Boston area. There are plenty of ways to take in some of the atmosphere and the spirit of the world’s largest sporting event in and around Watertown.
Watertown Farmers Market Opens This Week, See Who Will be There, Including New Vendors
The Watertown Farmers Market returns on June 10, 2026. (Courtesy of Watertown Farmers Market)
The Watertown Farmers Market season begins this week, with the first market of 2026 taking place on Wednesday. See more information about what to expect, how to get there, and food asssistance programs in the announcement provided by the Watertown Farmers Market, below.
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Watertown Pride 2026 — See Photos of the Festivities
Congrats Grads! — See Photos from the Class of 2026
Police Log: Rabbi Harassed, Teens Suspected of Setting Small Blaze at Home Depot
Around Town
UPDATED: Watertown Representatives Help Mark 250th Anniversary of Important Event in American Revolution
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A replica of one of the cannons hauled from Ft. Ticonderoga, New York, to Boston, through Watertown, in 1776. (Photo by Marilynne Roach)
Marilynne Roach, president of the Historical Society of Watertown, and State Rep. Steve Owens recently joined the reenactment and commemoration of an event that helped turn the tide of the American Revolution.
Letters
LETTER: The Plan for Watertown Square Has Not Gotten the Attention It Deserves
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I am writing this in response to Linda Scott’s detailed and well researched op-ed (click here). Linda, your deep dive into our community’s issues certainly speaks to many of the concerns people have raised with me. Thank you so much for kicking off this discussion. I urge all residents to read your op-ed, pass it on to family members, friends, and neighbors, and then discuss it together.
Charity
LETTER: Thank You for the Support for the Hockey Fundraiser for a Rare Genetic Condition
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The Watertown and Belmont community came together on March 28 for the annual Dally Cup Hockey game, raising more than $13,000 in honor of Grace Garabedian to benefit CFC International.
Around Town
Watertown Holding Earth Day Recycling Event, Including a Compost and Tree Giveaway
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Save the date! The Watertown Public Works will be hosting an Earth Day Event on Saturday April 11, 2026, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Day School Parking Lot – 57 Stanley Ave, for Watertown residents only (bring your ID).
Real Estate
Check out the Open Houses Over the Weekend in Watertown
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Watertown will have open houses on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday over Easter weekend.
Sports
THE FINALS: Gold Kings Host Hudson Valley in Game 1 of the Championship Series
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Defending Power Play Senior Hockey League Champs, the Boston Gold Kings, will open the finals by hosting the Hudson Valley Reapers on Saturday, April 4 at 4 p.m. at John A. Ryan Arena in Watertown.
Around Town
Saltonstall Park Re-Opens After Multi-Year Construction
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Saltonstall Park has opened after a multi-year construction project. (Screenshot from City of Watertown)
The park next to Watertown’s City Hall has reopened after being under construction since 2024.