Schools
Watertown Students Make Dean’s List at Several Colleges During Fall Semester
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Students hailing from Watertown made the dean’s list at UMass Amherst, Holy Cross, Georgia Tech, St. Lawrence, Tufts, Simmons, St. Michael’s, and Emmanuel.
Police Log: Suspect Spits at Officers After Attacking Man with Chair, Shoplifters Arrested
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
City Releases Detailed Draft of the Watertown Square Redevelopment Proposal
Following Monday’s public roll out of the Demonstration Project, on Wednesday the City of Watertown released the detailed, 163-page draft of the redevelopment project proposed to go on the parking lot behind CVS in Watertown Square. See the announcement from the City, below.
First Details of Redevelopment of Watertown Square Parking Lots Revealed, Including Garage & Residential Project
Watertown City Manager George Proakis gave some details about a possible Demonstration Project on the Municipal Parking Lot in Watertown Square. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Monday night, the public got the first glimpse of a possible future for the parking lot behind CVS, the Armenian Museum of America and other businesses in Watertown Square, and it may include a multi-story garage built by the City and a residential building constructed by a private developer.
Watertown’s First Human Services Director Shaping New Department, New Home for Food Pantry
Jenna Bancroft
Watertown’s first Human Services Director came to town after working for more than four years in Newton, but it was a homecoming of sorts. In her first several months on the job she has been in charge of not only establishing a brand new City department, but also creating a new home for the Watertown Food Pantry.
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Elections
LETTER: As State Sen., Daniel Lander Will Fight for More Permanently Affordable Housing
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For the first time since 2011, we have two candidates for State Senate whose records and priorities we can actually compare.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings, Sasquatch Split First Two Playoff Games, Deciding Game 3 Will be Played in Watertown
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The Boston Gold Kings will face the Salem Sasquatch in a winner-take-all Game 3 of of the PPSHL semifinal series on March 28. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)
It’s playoff-time in the Power Play Senior Hockey League (PPSHL), and while the league is still young, it’s never too soon for rivalries to form. Last season the number one seed at regular season’s end was the Salem Sasquatch. And when the semi-final results were in, and Salem and the Boston Gold Kings had earned a trip to the Finals, Salem was the favorite. But the Gold Kings won Game 1 on the road and blitzed the Sasquatch in Game 2 on home ice to win the title.
Charity
Buzz Off Comedy Night Will Raise Money to Fight Kids Cancer
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The Buzz Off fund raiser for One Mission Helping Kids Fight Cancer in Watertown will feature Comedian Will Noonan.
Entertainment
“The Mushroom Cure” to Play Mosesian Center for the Arts April 10–11 for Special Live Filming
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The following announcement was provided by “The Mushroom Cure”:
Writer and performer Adam Strauss will present his acclaimed solo show “The Mushroom Cure” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown, Massachusetts, on April 10 and 11, 2026. The performances will be filmed to create a feature film of the live show, executive produced by bestselling author Michael Pollan and journalist Hamilton Morris.
Around Town
Lane Shifts, Parking Restrictions on Parts of Mt. Auburn Street This Week
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Planned roadwork on Mt. Auburn Street will result in lane shifts and areas of restricted parking as drainage and conduit is installed and test pits are dug. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Government
Sen. Brownsberger Seeks Summer Interns, Hosting MassHealth Changes Webinar
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Will Brownsberger
State Sen. Will Brownsberger announced that his office seeks applications for summer internships, and his office will be hosting an information session about changes to MassHealth. See more info in the announcement from the Senator’s office, below.
Real Estate
Five Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week
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This week’s home sales includes two condos, a single family, a two-family and a townhouse.