Entertainment
COMIC: A Beach Day for Small Saves
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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.
Local Artists & Musicians Coming to Pair of Art Pop Ups in Watertown Square in July
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The Watertown Arts Market is still about a month away, but on two weekends in July there will be pop-up arts markets in Watertown Square featuring local artists and musicians.
Woman Donates Hospital Wing, Dedicates it to Memory of Her Mother Who Lived in Watertown
Marsha Moeller, center, cuts the ribbon at the Helen Caloggero Women’s and Family Center in California. The center is named after her mother who grew up in Watertown. (Photo from Providence St. Joseph Hospital)
A health center in California that provides services to women and families was dedicated to and named for a woman who grew up in Watertown.
Watertown Woman Creates Historic Boston Book from Her Huge Postcard Collection
With a collection of tens of thousands of historic post cards, Watertown’s Kathryn Alpert had a wealth of choices for her new book “Lost & Found: Historic Boston in Post Cards.” Watertown News spoke with Alpert about the creation of her book.
Special Education: Director of Student Services to Step Down, Plans to Improve Program Discussed
Watertown’s Director of Student Services will be stepping down before the beginning of school in September. The announcement came after parents of students in the special education program aired their complaints at the second straight School Committee meeting. A group of more than 100 parents also signed a petition requesting that the School Committee take a vote of no confidence for the Director of Student Services, who oversees the special education program.
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UPDATED: Temps to Hit 100 in Watertown This Week, See How to Stay Cool
Watertown Resident Nominated for Commonwealth Heroine Award for Environmental Work & Actvism
Students & Parents Ask for Armenian Classes to be Expanded; French Most Popular World Language Unavailable at WHS
Entertainment
Chris Bohjalian Launching New Novel at Armenian Museum of America with Author Nancy Kricorian
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Chris Bohjalian’s latest book, “The Amateur.”
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
The Armenian Museum of America is pleased to announce an evening of conversation with bestselling novelist Chris Bohjalian and acclaimed author Nancy Kricorian in celebration of the launch of Bohjalian’s highly anticipated new novel, “The Amateur.”
Business
Watertown Small Businesses Can Receive Incentives to Become More Energy Efficient
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The following announcement was provided by the Sponsors of Mass Save:
As a part of their ongoing efforts to expand access to energy efficiency services and incentives for small businesses across the Commonwealth, the Sponsors of Mass Save® are continuing the 2026 Main Streets initiative. The targeted, community-driven outreach connects small business owners across Massachusetts with solutions to reduce energy use, manage operating costs, upgrade to more efficient technologies, and improve building performance.
Real Estate
19 Open Houses in Watertown Over the Weekend
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Properties around Watertown will host open houses from Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28.
Schools
New Head of Perkins School for the Blind Looks to Build on Legacy, Advocate for the Visually Impaired
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Perkins School for the Blind President and CEO David Barth, right, speaks with a student during the White Cane Walk. (Courtesy of Perkins School for the Blind)
David Barth did not take the most direct route to becoming Perkins School for the Blind’s President and CEO, but he told Watertown News that the work helping some of the most vulnerable children get the education, services, and rights that they deserve is something he has done during his whole career.
Sports
Watertown Football Gridiron Club Hosting Golf Tournament, Business Sponsorship Program
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The Watertown Football Gridiron Club has two opportunities for the community to support WHS football.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Football Gridiron Club:
Long before the first whistle of the fall football season, Watertown High School football players are already hard at work. Through year-round strength and conditioning programs, summer training camp, and preseason scrimmages, Raiders athletes dedicate themselves to becoming stronger teammates, better leaders, and representatives of the Watertown community.
Business
Charles River Chamber Board Welcomes Three New Members
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The Charles River Regional Chamber announced the addition of new members of the Board of Directors. The Chamber serves Watertown, Newton, Needham, Wellesley, and Brookline. See more details in the announcement from the Chamber, below,
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Tipsy Tea Party, a Show at the Mosesian Center, Historic Mansion Tour, Drop into the Makerspace
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(UPDATED: June 25, 3:10 p.m.: the Watertown Children’s production is in July, stay tuned for more information)
The Pride month celebration continues this week with the Tipsy Tea Party on Sunday. The final weekend of a play by a new theater company is at the Mosesian Center. Take a tour of the historic Gore Mansion and learn about the intricacies of the wallpaper in the former governor’s home on Saturday. In the mood to make something, learn how at the Hatch Makerspace on Friday.