Around Town
Historical Society Hosting Tours of 2nd Oldest Home in Watertown
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The Edmund Fowle House & Museum. (Photo courtesy of Joyce Kelly)
Take a look inside a home in Watertown with loads of history on May 17.
Charles River Ferry Taking Shape — Wada Hoppah Will Soon Take to the Water
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Drew Rollert, founder of Wada Hoppah, standing on the nearly completed Charles River ferry. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
CONCORD — Three years of dreams and a year-and-a-half of design and labor is coming together in the form of the first modern ferry built to navigate the Charles River.
City Council Passes Budget, Now Await Legislature’s Decision on Tax Relief
Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
The City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, but the City’s financial future could be darkened if the State does not approve a tax relief legislation submitted by the City.
Gold Kings Hockey Will Face New Foes Next Season, League Gets New Name
The Boston Gold Kings will host a pair of new additions to their league at John A. Ryan Arena in 2o26-27. (Courtesy of the Boston Gold Kings)
The Boston Gold Kings made it all the way to the finals for the second year in a row in 2025-26, this time falling in the last round. The Watertown-based hockey team will have more competition in 2026-27, as the league expands.
Sacrifices of Veterans Remembered at Memorial Day Ceremony; Importance of Veterans Benefits Discussed
Members of Watertown Veterans organizations hold the flags during the 2026 Memorial Day Ceremony at Victory Field. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
For former Marine George McMasters Memorial Day gives him mixed feelings, and is a time when he can remember his compatriots who were lost in battle.
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Community Food Drive Aims to Help Restock Watertown’s Food Pantries for Summertime Need
See Who Will March in Watertown’s Memorial Day Parade, the Parade Route
Fire Department Looking to Hire Paramedics to Run 2 Ambulances; Keep Hydrants Snow Free
Business
Space for Existing Chinese Restaurant & New Retailer Included in Plans for Watertown Mall
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A rendering of National Development’s plans to renovate part of the Watertown Mall. The green sign is where Joyful Garden will move, and the red sign is a new retailer.
The new owners of the Watertown Mall showed plans to revamp part of the mall, which include creating a new space for a popular restaurant and creating space for a new retailer.
Around Town
Tour the New Public Art in Coolidge Square During “Open for Business”
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
The City of Watertown invites the community to celebrate the intersection of art and commerce at the opening reception for “Open for Business,” a public art initiative featuring two new site-specific installations in the heart of Coolidge Square.
Around Town
Watertown Police Holding Rape Aggression Defense Classes
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The following information came from the Watertown Police Department:
The Watertown Police Department is offering the R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Women’s Self-Defense Program from June 8-11, 2026, at 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Around Town
Herring Festival 2026: A Fish Migration Celebration
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The migration of herring and other fish up the Charles River will be celebrated at the Charles River Watershed Association’s Herring Festival. The event will take place near the Watertown Dam at 64 Pleasant St. on Sunday, May 17 from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. See more details at in the announcement from the CRWA, below.
Around Town
Residents of Assisted Living Facility Get Access to The RIDE, Learn Details from Local Legislators
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State Sen. Will Brownsberger discusses the MBTA’s The RIDE with a gathering at The Residence at Watertown Square. (Contributed Photo)
The following piece was provided by The Residence at Watertown Square:
Residents at The Residence at Watertown Square recently gained direct access to transportation resources during an on-site event featuring Sen. William Brownsberger, State Rep. Steven Owens, and representatives from the MBTA and its “The RIDE” program.
Around Town
Sidewalks & Curbs Will be Under Construction in East Watertown This Week
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Sidwalk removal will take place at a major intersection in Coolidge Square this week, and curbs will be removed and replaced on the far eastern end of Mt. Auburn Street. See how the road and sidewalk work this week will impact road and pedestrian traffic in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Real Estate
Seven Homes in Watertown Were Sold This Week
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Three condos, a pair of two family homes, and two townhouses were sold this week.