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Police Log: 2 Arrests for Trying to Cash Fraudulent Checks, Man Busted for Exposing Himself

By Charlie Breitrose | 17 hours ago

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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.

LETTER: Watertown Grieves Civil Rights Leader Bernard Lafayette Who Helped Spread Dr. King’s Teachings to Town

Dr. Bernard Lafayette and Watertown Kingian Nonviolence Trainer Holly Cachimuel, who is a former Watertown teacher.(Photo by Chuck Dickinson)

The death of legendary civil rights icon Dr. Bernard Lafayette on March 5 resonates deeply throughout the city of Watertown. “Doc” first came here for several days in 2016, at the behest of former Watertown Middle School teacher Ruth Henry. Henry had trained in Kingian Nonviolence Conflict Resolution under Dr. Lafayette. Lafayette had promised Martin Luther King, Jr. before his 1968 assassination that he would spread King’s nonviolence teaching and practice around the world.

More Headlines

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

Several Owls Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery During Long-Running Program Hosted by Owl Enthusiasts & Rescuers

Schools

LEGAL NOTICE: Watertown Public Schools to Hold Public Hearing on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget

By Guest Writer | March 4, 2026

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

By Charlie Breitrose | March 3, 2026

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

By Guest Writer | March 3, 2026

Jane O’Connor

Jane Elizabeth (McCarthy) O’Connor, 79, of Watertown, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Sports

Watertown Cheerleaders Claim Second Straight Winter North Crown

By Charlie Breitrose | March 3, 2026

The Watertown High School cheerleaders won the Winter North Small Co-ed Championship. (Photo by Watertown Cheerleading)

Watertown High School’s Cheerleaders claimed a championship at the Winter North Regional Cheerleading Championship in Billerica on March 1.

Around Town

Watertown Cartoonist Hosting Drawing Demonstration at Senior Center

By Guest Writer | March 3, 2026

(Art by Dave Hudon)

Watertown cartoonist and cable show host Fred Grandinetti will appear at the Watertown Senior Center to demonstrate cartoon drawing. See more info below.

Business

Chamber Hosting Panel on Fraud Prevention & What Small Businesses Need to Know

By Guest Writer | March 3, 2026

The Charles River Regional Chamber will host a panel on fraud prevention and response. The free webinar will feature a panel of speakers, including Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. See details from the Chamber below.

Sports

WHS Sports: Wrestler Reaches 100 Wins; Girls Basketball & Boys Hockey in Tourney Play

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2026

Watertown senior Jimmy Strestha claimed his 100th career win at the All-State Meet in Springfield. (Courtesy of Watertown Athletics)

A pair of Watertown wrestlers faced the Bay State’s best in the All-State Meet in Springfield on Sunday, and one picked up a milestone win.

Around Town

New Signage for Paintings in City Hall Provides a Historical Perspective

By Charlie Breitrose | March 2, 2026

The historic paintings in Watertown City Hall now have signs with information about the town’s history. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The entry lobby in City Hall is beginning to look like a room at the Museum of Fine Arts, with the addition of signs to accompany the recently restored historical paintings of Watertown.