Entertainment
Check Out the Latest Small Saves Cartoon
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Watertown Day Care Trying to Preserve Historic Building as it Creates a New Home
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The University Prints Building on Boyd Street has much history, and is now home to First Path Day Care. (Courtesy of First Path)
The new home of a Watertown day care center will be in a building off Galen Street that’s full of history, from the architecture to the former uses, which includes being a cookie factory to a printer of textbooks and one of the nation’s largest providers of checks.
Community Preservation Committee Recommends Funding Affordable Housing Project
A rendering of the proposed Willow Park Housing development.
An affordable housing project got a boost from the Watertown Community Preservation Committee, which voted to recommend that Community Preservation Act money be used to help fund the project in East Watertown.
See What Title the Library Selected for the 2025 One Book, One Watertown
The Watertown Free Public Library revealed the title for this year’s One Book, One Watertown. See the announcement below.
Hundreds Celebrate Chanukah at Chabad Watertown’s Third Annual Menorah Lighting
Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights the ice menorah at Arsenal Yards during the third annual Watertown Chanukah Celebration. Looking on are Assistant City Manager Ari Sky, right, Fire Chief Ryan Nicholson (far left), and Police Capt. Dan Unsworth. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The fire that lit the Third Annual Watertown Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards mesmerized and brought warmth to a crowd of several hundred people on Monday evening.
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Celebrate Chanukah with Chabad Watertown at Arsenal Yards
Watertown Sports: Field Hockey Coach of the Year, Wrestler Wins Holiday Tournament
Police Log: Greek Church Vandalized, 2 OUI Arrests
Entertainment
Wordle Paintings Will be on Display at Watertown Art Gallery
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Watertown gallery Storefront Art Projects will display Wordle paintings by Jeanne Williamson Ostroff from Jan. 4-25. There will be a reception on Saturday, Jan. 4, from 1-4 p.m.
Around Town
Several of Open Houses Over the Weekend in Watertown
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See the properties hosting open houses this week in town.
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Diaper Drive Being Held for Watertown Housing Authority Families
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The Watertown Housing Authority seeks donations of diapers to assist residents of families in WHA housing.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Wordle Art, Crafternoon, Patriots Game Watch & Free Concert
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The new year is here, for some bringing hope, perhaps of a new grandchild or a serious commitment to the keto diet, for others it comes with much trepidation, of those same things. In any case, there are some fun things to do this weekend in town.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Winter-Like Weather Returns, No Significant Storms Predicted
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Watertown residents can expect a period of cool, winter-like weather, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy days, cold nights, and brisk winds. While no significant storms are forecast, the chilly conditions will bring a touch of winter’s bite, making outdoor activities comfortable but cold.
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Longtime Watertown Senior Center Employee Retiring
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Rae Grassia, second from right, is retiring after working for the City for 23 years, including most recently at the Senior Center. (Courtesy of Watertown Senior Center)
The Senior Center will be saying goodbye to longtime employee Rae Grassia, who has worked in the City of Watertown for nearly a quarter century. Before going to work with Watertown’s older adults, she worked at the Commander’s Mansion.
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Stress Management Classes, Winter Warmer Meals and More from Live Well Watertown
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown’s Live Well Watertown:
Live Well offers a variety of free programs to enhance well-being, inspire an active lifestyle, and strengthen community connections. We are committed to providing opportunities that support, promote, and encourage physical, social/emotional, and community wellness.*