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In today's newsletter:

  • See what Watertown artists are unveiling at Mosesian's fall exhibition.
  • Curious about your Armenian roots? See what's coming to Nichols Avenue.
  • What did the Watertown Planning Board approve at its latest meeting?

Also on today's calendar: Riverfest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Sunday: Humid with rain, mainly early, temps: high: 74, low: 62.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Mosesian Arts' Members Find Inspiration in the Natural World in Many Ways (watertownmanews.com) — Watertown art lovers can visit the Mosesian Center for the Arts' annual Members Exhibition, running Sept. 11–Nov. 6 at 321 Arsenal St., with a public reception on Sept. 17. The show features paintings, fiber art, sculpture, photography, and more, many inspired by nature and ecological themes, and is open Tuesday through Friday afternoons or by appointment.
   

2. Finding our way home: Armenian Genealogy Conference returns to Watertown for 10th anniversary (armenianweekly.com) — Watertown will again host the Armenian Genealogy Conference on Nov. 21 at the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center on Nichols Avenue, marking the event's 10th anniversary where it first began. Residents can spend a full day learning how to trace Armenian roots using DNA, immigration records, photographs, and international archives, then stay for an evening dinner with music and community connections.
   

3. Watertown, MA Planning Board — September 9, 2026 (meetingwatch.org) — Watertown residents can see that the Planning Board conditionally approved a site plan at its Sept. 9 meeting, requiring a revised landscaping plan among other conditions. The MeetingWatch tool promises linked reports, minutes, and video timestamps, though its interactive AI feature is currently paused while the written meeting report remains available.
   

4. Massachusetts memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in the line of duty (wcvb.com) — Massachusetts firefighters, including one from Watertown, are being added to the Fallen Firefighters Memorial's Ring of Honor during a ceremony marking 25 years since 9/11. State and local leaders joined families on Boston Common to honor those lost in the attacks and in the line of duty, with a solemn procession and tributes at the memorial site.
   

5. Massachusetts reports seventh human West Nile virus case (wcvb.com) — West Nile virus risk remains high in Watertown, with state health officials urging you to keep using insect repellent, wear long sleeves and pants outdoors, and dump standing water around your home. Massachusetts has confirmed seven human cases so far, and officials say the threat will continue until the first hard frost.
   

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    Sunday September 13
  • Wilbur Wood: Local MLB Player
    Morrissey Hall Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Watertown
    2:00 pm
  • Comhaltas Monthly Irish Music Session →
    Canadian American Club, 202 Arlington St, Watertown
    3:00 pm
  • Watertown Citizens Palestinian Film Festival," THE PALESTINIAN EXCEPTION" →
    Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave, Watertown
    6:30 pm
    • Monday September 14
  • Monday English Conversation
    Underwood History Room - 232 Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord , Watertown
    10:00 am
  • Belmont Historical Society: Open Hours
    Claflin Room Belmont Public Library, 336 Concord Ave, Watertown
    4:00 pm
  • Girls Varsity Field Hockey @ Wakefield Memorial High School
    Belmont High School, 60 Farm St, Wakefield
    4:15 pm
    • Saturday September 19
  • Death, Desserts, & Discussions →
    The Presentation School Foundation Community Center, 640 Washington St, Boston
    3:00 pm
  • Jagged Little Pill →
    Arlington Friends of the Drama, 22 Academy St, Arlington
    8:00 pm
    • Saturday September 26
  • Halfway to St. Patrick's Day →
    The Shutt Detachment, 215 Mt Auburn St, Watertown, MA 02472
    7:00 pm

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