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2 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
A trailer parked on a vacant lot in Watertown appeared quiet and tranquil from the outside, but inside Watertown Police officers faced intense situations in which they sometimes had to draw their firearms and even fire real bullets. The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office recently parked its Mobile Training Center on the former Sterritt Lumber site on Waltham Street for a week, so that the Watertown Police could take part in real world simulations with videos while using their own equipment.
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2 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:Mark your calendars and bring the whole family to one of Watertown’s most delightful springtime events! On Saturday, May 17, Russell Cooperative Preschool will host its annual Spring Ramble — a day packed with enchanting entertainment, live music, tasty food, and fun-filled games, all held on the grounds of the historic First Parish of Watertown at 35 Church Street.
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2 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
The City-wide Food Drive to benefit Watertown’s two food pantries will be held from May 12 – 21, 2025. The following information was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation. Drop off non-perishables at local collection sites to stock Watertown’s Food Pantries.
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2 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
The following announcement was provided by Matt Hanna, host of Creative Chats:Matt Hanna of Little Local Conversations will lead the featured conversation with painter, printmaker, and collage artist Julie Fei-Fan Balzer. They’ll chat around a question that Julie has been spending time pondering on within the topic of creativity and the creative life.
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2 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
Information about the 2025 Town Wide Yard Sale, as well as the catalog for Spring-Summer Adult & Community Education are now available. See more information provided by the City of WatertownWe are happy to announce that the 2025 Spring-Summer Adult & Community Education Catalog, including information about the Town Wide Yard Sale, is now available online!Courses in the catalog run between May 20, 2025-August, 15, 2025.
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3 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
Watertown’s Porchfest is back and expanded, with more than 180 performances at locations around town, and after hour events. See the announcement from the Porchfest committee below. Porchfest is returning for its 2nd year, this Saturday, May 17th from 12-6 p.m. with After Hours from 6-9 p.m.! Porchfest is a day of free music performed outside of people’s homes – on porches, patios, driveways, and lawns. This year there are 180+ performances at 70+ locations spread throughout the city.
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3 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
Dear Mr. Micieli:Removing urban street trees to facilitate so-called road improvements for the movement of pollution-belching behemoths challenges science and common sense in our time of crisis climate change. Scientists have documented the public health harm from tailpipe emissions, which is reduced significantly by the proximity of trees.
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3 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
Watertown will host the third annual Family Formal for on Saturday, May 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is for students in grades K-5, and will be held at Hosmer Elementary School, 1 Concord Road, Watertown. This is not a drop off event. Tickets are $10 per adult, $5 per student, with a family cap of $30. Financial assistance is available. There will be a DJ and photo booth. Concessions will be for sale, including pizza, drinks and snacks. Festive attire is encouraged but not required.
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3 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
New pieces have been installed on the Watertown Community Sculpture Walk. On Saturday, a walk is planned where artists will discuss their sculptures. See more information from the City of Watertown. There is a Community Sculpture Walk on the Community Path in Saltonstall Park on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 11 a.m.-noon. Meet at the Community Path Behind Saltonstall Park. Our community sculpture walk is getting new sculptures! Come celebrate and hear from the artists.
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4 days ago | 
watertownmanews.com | Charlie Breitrose
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced a renewed push to recruit lifeguards, swim instructors, and other roles across Massachusetts ahead of the summer season. Certified lifeguard applicants who commit to working at an agency beach or pool through Labor Day can still earn up to $750 in bonuses, in addition to competitive hourly wages ranging from $22 to $27 depending on position and associated certifications.
