Police/Fire

Memory of Fallen Watertown Firefighter Not Forgotten Nine Years After His Death

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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.

Business

Watertown Restaurants Will be Spotlighted at Chamber’s Spring Seasonings Event on April 13

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Watertown’s Nzuko restaurant will be appearing at the Charles River Chamber’s Spring Seasonings Event.

The Charles River Chamber announced the lineup for the 2026 Spring Seasonings event, which spotlights restaurants from Watertown, Newton, Wellesley, and Needham. See which Watertown eateries will be featured at the event in the announcement from the Chamber, below.

Around Town

Group Planning Protest in Watertown for No Kings III

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The Watertown Square Anti-Trump Protest on March 14. (Photo by Joshua Touster)

The following announcement was provided by Indivisible Progressive Watertown:

Get ready for NO KINGS III on Saturday, March 28th which will be a national day of peaceful non-violent resistance to the policies and actions of the Trump administration. Make a plan to be part of the largest day of protest in American History. 

Charity

Acclaimed Colombian Tenor to Sing for Watertown Charity

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The following announcement was provided by the Helen Robinson Wright Fund:

Tenor soloist David Rivera Bozon, along with pianist Hector Vargas Bonilla, will perform on Saturday, March 21, 7 p.m., at the First Parish of Watertown, 35 Church St. Internationally acclaimed for his many performances in operas and solo recitals, Bozon is well known for his extraordinary talent and warm personality.

Business

Charles River Chamber Panel Looked at How Watertown Became a Life Science Hub

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A panel of speakers discussed the life science industry in Watertown at an event hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber. From left, City Manager George Proakis, Boylston Properties President Mark Deschenes, CEO of Labshares Phillip Borden, and C4 Chief People Officer Kelly Schick. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Eleven years ago, 25 life science companies had facilities in Watertown. Today, more than four times that many companies are located in the City, making it one of Massachusetts’ life science hubs.