Around Town
Watertown Porchfest Will be Back in May, Registration Open
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Porchfest returns to Watertown in May, and registration has opened. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown
Actors’ Shakespeare Project will produce four shows in the 2026-27 season. Two shows — one of the Bard’s classics plus a vampire comedy at Halloween time — will go on stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See what the company has in store next season in the announcement from ASP, below.
Watertown Unveils Visitors Guide Ahead of Busy Summer of 2026
The cover of the Watertown Visitors Guide, produced by the City of Watertown.
Watertown’s history, activities, dining and more have been highlighted in the new Watertown Visitors Guide. The City of Watertown produced the four-page booklet in anticipation of a busy summer in Greater Boston.
Council Approves FY27 Capital Items With Funds for Street Repair, Park Projects and the New Middle School
The City Council approved 36 items from the Capital Improvement Program for the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, including road repairs, some money for the Middle School project, park projects, and requests from the Fire and Police departments.
More Headlines
LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town
Detailed Designs of Middle School Being Created to See if City Can Afford a New School
What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager
Schools
School Committee Votes on Watertown Middle School Start Time for 2026-27
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Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The debate over when to start the day for middle school students returned to the Watertown School Committee this week, focusing on what time the school day should begin for the 2026-27 school year. The discussion has been complicated by impact on after-school sports and the shortage of fields in town.
Entertainment
Aznavoorian Sisters to Playing Boston Debut Concert at the Armenian Museum of America
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The Armenian Museum is hosting the Boston area debut of the acclaimedAznavoorian Sisters (cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian) on March 28.
The Armenian Museum of America recently announced the first Music in Color concert of the season featuring acclaimed cellist Ani Aznavoorian and pianist Marta Aznavoorian, making their Boston debut as a duo, on Saturday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m.
Around Town
Recreation Department Looking at Starting Youth Field Hockey Program, Sent Out Survey
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The Watertown Recreation Department provided the following announcement:
Please fill out our Interest Survey
Watertown Recreation is exploring the possibility of launching a Youth Travel Field Hockey Team to join the Baystate Youth Field Hockey League in the Fall of 2026.
Obituaries
OBIT: Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn, Watertown High Grad, Worked for 30 Years at Shipley Corp., Voice of Hudson Sports
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Donald J. Quinn
Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn July 17, 1941 – February 27, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Donald Joseph “Don” Quinn announces his passing after a short battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on July 17, 1941, in Watertown, Massachusetts, to the late Richard and Mary Quinn, Don lived a life defined by love, family, dedication, and community spirit.
Schools
LEGAL NOTICE: Watertown Public Schools to Hold Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Public Schools:
Legal Notice
WATERTOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 30 COMMON STREET, WATERTOWN, MA 02472 – In accordance with provisions of Chapter 71, Section 38N, the Watertown School Committee will hold a Public Hearing on its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Learning Commons, Lowell Elementary School, 123 Lowell Avenue, Watertown, MA 02472, or via Zoom at https://watertown-k12-ma-us.zoom.us/j/86275618951
Schools
Boston Bruins Player Gets an Education About a Sport for the Blind at Perkins School
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Boston Bruin Alex Steeves learns about goalball from two members of Perkins School for the Blind Towerhawks. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Boston Bruins center Alex Steeves has played in some tough environments — Montreal, Toronto, Madison Square Garden — but on Monday he entered the Perkins School for the Blind’s gym to try his hand at a new sport: one which requires him to play blindfolded.
Obituaries
OBIT: Jane O’Connor, 79, Former Watertown Teacher & Principal, Helped Establish School for Girls in Rwanda
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Jane O’Connor
Jane Elizabeth (McCarthy) O’Connor, 79, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.