Entertainment
COMIC: Small Saves Faces Reality of Technology Advances
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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.
Contractors Coordinating with East End Businesses Ahead of Sidewalk Replacements
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Kristopher Surette of Tighe & Bond shows the plans for the Mt. Auburn Street Project to members of the Coolidge Square business community. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Businesses in Coolidge Square will face some disruptions from the construction taking place over the spring, summer, and fall of 2026. Sidewalks will be ripped up and replaced as part of the Mt. Auburn Street Project.
New Watertown High School Nearly Done, Remains on Budget
The new Watertown High School is approaching completion, with teachers expected to move in after school ends in June. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Wednesday afternoon, School Committee members, City Councilors and others got to see the new classrooms, theater, gym, and media center that will be enjoyed by Watertown High School students starting in September.
Boston Gold Kings Look to Defend Ryan Arena Ice in First Playoff Game vs. Salem
The Boston Gold Kings will host the Salem Sasquatch in Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs on March 21 at Ryan Arena. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)
The Boston Gold Kings bring their own form of March Madness to Watertown on Saturday night as the defending champs play Game 1 of the PPSHL playoffs.
Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death
Watertown Firefighters salute during the ceremony honoring Joe Toscano, the firefighter who died nine years ago while working a fire. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Nine years after losing one of its own, the Watertown Fire Department paid honored to Firefighter Joe Toscano just down the street from where he lost his life. The annual event held at the time of his passing brings together members of the WFD, Toscano’s family, and others who remember the tragic day.
More Headlines
Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub
WHS Medical Assistant Students Practiced What They Learned in Class in the Real World
Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s 2026-27 Season Features 2 Shows in Watertown
Business
What New Industries Might be Attracted to Watertown, Changes to the Square Discussed by City Manager
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City Manager George Proakis spoke at the Watertown Business Coalition’s City Update on March 5, 2026. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown became a magnet for life science companies in the last several years, and City Manager George Proakis said the building boom in that industry may be slowed, but other industries may be attracted to the same things: proximity to Boston and the universities in the area, easy access, and a nice place to be.
Letters
OP-ED: It’s All a Balancing Act, Part One: Housing and Environmental Issues
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
A quick overview:
In Part One of this series, we’ll explore housing disruption and environmental issues plaguing Watertown.
In Part Two, we’ll look at the costs to the City of Watertown to maintain safe control over the Life Science industry and its effects on our community.
In Part Three, we’ll look at how our community got into a position where in Watertown, a city well known for its fiscal responsibility, residential property taxes could soar to 18 percent higher by 2027.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Elvis Presley Movie, St. Patrick’s Celebration, Middle School Musical, Concert at the Library
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All the weekend’s offerings I found this week are all music related. Friday evening you might catch the newly released film about Elvis called Epic: Elvis Presley in Concert. It’s gotten remarkable reviews. Catch the Middle School’s production of “Willy Wonka Jr.” on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. On Sunday, starting in the morning, you can get in a St. Patrick’s Day mood early by taking your family to Donohue’s Bar and Grill for some Irish tunes and dancing. Sunday afternoon there is a Latin Jazz concert at the library, with Claudio Ragazzi and Georgie Rodriguez. Ragazzi is a film composer and guitarist. Rodriguez is a celebrated Puerto Rican multi-instrumentalist and composer. They are getting some great musicians for their winter concert series. Yes, did you notice that I skipped Saturday. Don’t you need to do your laundry?
Real Estate
18 Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend
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The Watertown real estate market is busy this weekend, with 18 open houses to visit.
Around Town
Several Owls Visit Mount Auburn Cemetery During Long-Running Program Hosted by Owl Enthusiasts & Rescuers
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Marcia Wilson holds a Eurasian Eagle Owl during the Eyes on Owls event at Mount Auburn Cemetery. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Mount Auburn Cemetery recently welcomed a couple who have devoted their lives to observing and caring for owls. They have traveled around New England in search of the raptors, from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Rye, New Hampshire, to Nantucket, and have ventured as far as Alaska, Serbia and Nunavut in the north of Canada to catch a glimpse of owls.
Around Town
First Parish Church Hosting Concert Benefiting Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Fund
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Charlie BreitroseFirst Parish Church of Watertown.
First Parish Watertown will hold a benefit concert for the Helen Robinson Wright Charitable Fund. See details in the announcement provided by the church, below.
Around Town
Belmont-Watertown UMC Hosting Musical Fundraiser for New England Justice for Our Neighbors
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The following announcement was provided by the Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church:
Belmont-Watertown United Methodist Church presents its annual fundraising concert, “Hearts to Help,” in support of New England Justice For Our Neighbors (NEJFON), an agency which provides free legal services to low- and no-income immigrants.