Real Estate
More Than a Dozen Open Houses Around Watertown
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Homebuyers have a baker’s dozen of properties to visit over the weekend.
ZBA Has Suggestions or Residential Project on Water Street, Gets Update on 104 Main St. Project
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An illustration of the proposed residential project at 108 Water St. (Courtesy of Eaglebrook Capital).
The Zoning Board of Appeals gave plenty of input on the proposed 52-unit residential project proposed for Water Street, but continued the hearing until December so that designers could make some adjustments to the plans. The board also granted a requested change for the project at 104 Main St., and got an update on the building going up across from the Watertown Library.
Police Log: Anti-Israel Flyers Found, Nonprofit Loses $30K in Wire Fraud Scam
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Welcomes Boston Dance Theater as Company-in-Residence
Boston Dance Theater joins the Mosesian Center for the Arts as a company-in-residence. (Photo by Sean Pfeiffer)
Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts will welcome a new company-in-residence, with the addition of Boston Dance Theater. See more information in the announcement from the MCA, below.
Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies
Watertown’s Winter Parking Ban will last just two months in 2026, from Jan. 1 to March 1, after the City Council approved a temporary change in the overnight parking regulations. In addition, they approved a sharp increase in fines for cars left on the road during a snow emergency.
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Entertainment
Annual Holiday Concerts at Perkins School for the Blind Celebrate the Season
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Perkins School for the Blind’s Chorus Chamber Singers will perform in two Holiday Concerts. (Photo from Perkins School)
Perkins School for the Blind students will perform in the school’s annual Holiday Concerts on its campus in Watertown. The public is invited to attend the free event. See details provided by the school, below.
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Watertown Savings Employees Prepare Backpacks to Send to Troops Via Operation American Soldier
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Employees from Watertown Savings Bank put together more than 130 backpacks for troops at Operation American Soldier. (Contributed Photo)
Recently employees from Watertown Savings Bank helped out at Operation American Soldier, and filled backpacks to send to American servicemen and women.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: South Asian Theater Festival, Llamas, High School Play, Poet Laureate, Singer at Pub
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This weekend is full of theater, with the Mosesian Center for the Arts hosting a three-day South Asian theater festival, and Watertown High School presenting Little Women. On Friday, Massachusetts’ inaugural Poet Laureate will be appearing at Atrium School. Kids can see a flock of llamas on Saturday, while Johnny Malone will be playing at Conley’s on Saturday.
Entertainment
Theater Company Hosting February Break Youth Camp, Stage Combat Classes in Town
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Actors’ Shakespeare Project will offer a February Break theater program for youth, as well as stage combat classes for adults at the Mosesian Center for the Arts in Watertown. See details in the announcement from ASP, below.
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Wayside Multi’s PSA Debuts on Cable, Focuses on How the Program Meets Residents’ Needs
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A screenshot from the Wayside Youth and Family Network Multi Service Center’s PSA.
The Wayside Youth and Family Support Network Multi-Service Center recently debuted a public service announcement on Watertown Cable Access TV, featuring Program Director Sophia Suarez-Friedman.
Entertainment
Watertown High School Drama Presents “Little Women” This Weekend
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Watertown High School’s fall production of “Little Women” will go on the Watertown Middle School stage for three shows from Nov. 21 to 23. See more information below.
Entertainment
Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market Returns to Armenian Cultural & Educational Center
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The annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market will be held at the ACEC on Nov. 28.
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Cultural and Educational Center:
The Armenian Cultural and Educational Center (ACEC) recently announced the return of its Annual Tree Lighting featuring a Holiday Market, taking place on starting at 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 28, at 47 Nichols Ave. This festive, family-friendly celebration invites community members of all ages to a joyful kick off to the holiday season filled with magic, music and meaningful moments.