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Watertown Armenian Church Remembers 2 Family Members Killed in Car Crash

By Charlie Breitrose | 5 hours ago

Arie Orchanian and Anie Manoushagian.

Arie Orchanian and Anie Manoushagian, the victims of a car accident after a family member’s funeral, were remembered by members of the church that they attended for years.

Newly Elected Watertown Officials to be Sworn in During Inauguration Ceremony

The City of Watertown’s inauguration ceremony will take place on Jan. 2, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See more information from the City of Watertown, below.

Watertown Public Schools Awarded State Grant to Support Farm-to-School Program

Produce growing in the Watertown Public Schools’ Freight Farm. (Contributed Photo)

The state recently awarded the Watertown Schools a grant to run its farm-to-school program, including its Freight Farm. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.

Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials

Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)

Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.

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Police/Fire

Firefighters Extinguish Kitchen Fire in Multi-Unity Building on Main Street

By Charlie Breitrose | 8 hours ago

Charlie Breitrose

On Dec. 22, Watertown firefighters responded to a reported fire in the kitchen of an apartment in a multi-unit residential building on Main Street.

Around Town

Public is Invited to Attend the Watertown Youth Wellness Community Forum

By Charlie Breitrose | 8 hours ago

The results of the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey will be discussed at a community forum hosted by the Watertown Youth Coalition and the Watertown Public Schools.

Entertainment

COMIC: Small Saves Goes on a Shopping Spree This Week

By Guest Writer | December 28, 2025

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.

Real Estate

Several Watertown Homes Were Sold This Week

By Charlie Breitrose | December 27, 2025

Three single families, a pair of two families, a condo, and a townhouse were sold this week.

Sports

Watertown Wrestlers Off to Strong Start in Early Season Dual Meets

By Charlie Breitrose | December 26, 2025

Senior Jimmy Shrestha is Watertown’s highest point scorer so far. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

Watertown High School’s wrestlers got off to a strong start, beating all but one team in recent head-to-head competitions.

Real Estate

One Watertown Townhouse Hosting an Open House

By Charlie Breitrose | December 26, 2025

Watertown has a single open house the weekend after Christmas.

Around Town

Affordable Condo in Watertown Going on Sale

By Guest Writer | December 25, 2025

An affordable rate condo in Watertown will be sold. See more information provided by the City of Watertown below.

Around Town

Winners of the Watertown Business Coalition’s Holiday Decorating Contest Announced

By Guest Writer | December 24, 2025

The results are in for the of the first annual Watertown Business Coalition Holiday Decorating Contest. Honors were handed out by a both a panel of WBC judges and by the vote of the public. See more details in the announcement from the Watertown Business Coalition, below.

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