Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings Win Overtime Thriller at Ryan Arena on Military Appreciation Night
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The Boston Gold Kings won an overtime thriller Saturday night at John A. Ryan Arena, 6-5 over the Norfolk Mallards.
Rivals Square Off Thursday Morning at Victory Field With Pride & Bragging Rights on The Line
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Watertown hopes to keep the Thanksgiving Gam trophy in 2025. Last year. the Raiders won the Thanksgiving Game at Belmont. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On Thursday morning, Nov. 27th, better known as Thanksgiving, young men from Watertown and Belmont will suit up to play football for the chance to say “we beat them” in the 103rd edition of the Raiders versus Maurauders rivalry. And the beauty of it all is that it doesn’t matter what has transpired leading up to this game, either this season in terms of each schools overall record or past Thanksgiving Day games. It’s all about the day at hand and trying to put together 48 minutes of winning football.
Board of Health Revokes Licenses for 2 Bodywork Businesses, Details of Inspections Discussed
Two body works businesses in Watertown had their permits revoked by the Board of Health for violations of the City’s Bodywork Regulations and other local and state regulations. Inspections found evidence of sexual services and employees living at the business.
City Council Looking at Middle School Options; High School Project on Time, Receiving Solar Reimbursement
A new middle school could still be a possibility in the near future, as the City Council discusses the options on Nov. 25, 2026. Above is a vision of what a new Watertown Middle School could look like created by Ai3 Architects.
Tuesday night, the future of the Watertown Middle School may be decided by the City Council.
ZBA Has Suggestions or Residential Project on Water Street, Gets Update on 104 Main St. Project
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.
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Police Log: Anti-Israel Flyers Found, Nonprofit Loses $30K in Wire Fraud Scam
Mosesian Center for the Arts Welcomes Boston Dance Theater as Company-in-Residence
Council Votes to Shorten Winter Parking Ban (This Year) & Increase Parking Fines During Snow Emergencies
Entertainment
Holiday Celebration at Arsenal Yards Includes Black Friday, Character Extravaganza & Hannukkah Celebration
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Arsenal Yards has a lineup of events for the Holidays. (Courtesy of Arsenal Yards)
The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards.
Sports
Watertown Hosting Thanksgiving Football Game, See How to Get Tickets, Park & Gain Entry to Victory Field
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Watertown will host Belmont in the 103rd Thanksgiving Game on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. at Victory Field. Due to construction on the other parts of the complex, parking will not be allowed on site. Tickets are available online, and there is a discount until Wednesday afternoon.
Around Town
See the Thanksgiving Hours for City Hall, the Library & the Senior Center
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City buildings will close early on Wednesday and will remain closed through the Thanksgiving. Some will be closed on Friday, as well. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown.
Government
Residents Wanted to Serve on Several Boards, Including Health, Zoning, Planning, Council on Aging
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Watertown City Hall
Multiple City boards seek members, including the Board of Health, Community Preservation Committee, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Licensing Board, Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee, and the Council on Aging. See more information about the boards and how to apply in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Business
How to Shop Local in Watertown on Small Business Saturday
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The Watertown Business Coalition encourages the community to shop, eat, and spend locally on Nov. 29 — Small Business Saturday. See more info in the announcement from the WBC, below.
Around Town
Northeast Health Services Opens Offering Life-Saving Mental Health Care Clinic in Watertown
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The new Northeast Health Services clinic on Pleasant Street in Watertown. (Photo by Mario Joseph Forgione)
An outpatient mental health care clinic opened in Watertown on Pleasant Street, with another near town on Soldier Field Road in Brighton. Both are part of Northeast Health Services and offering a variety of services. See details in the announcement from Northeast Health Services, below.
Around Town
Parking Restrictions, Lane Shifts for Work on Man Holes, Drainage on Mt. Auburn Street
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From Nov. 24 to 26, drivers will see lane shifts and parking restrictions on two stretches of Mt. Auburn Street as crews raise man holes and install drainage. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.