Entertainment
Small Saves Makes Some Big Saves in This Week’s Comic
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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.
Armenian Museum Hosting Exhibition of Arshile Gorky’s Work, Many Never Shown Publicly
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Arshile Gorky, “Self-Portrait,” 1923–1924, will be part of the MA–The Armenian Museum of America’s exhibition, “Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections.”
The following announcement was provided by the Armenian Museum of America:
The Armenian Museum of America recently announced the opening of a landmark exhibition, Arshile Gorky: Redrawing Community and Connections, on December 11, 2025. This is the first exhibition of Gorky’s work in an Armenian museum, and it caps off a series of programs initiated by the “100 Years of Arshile Gorky” Committee in the City of Watertown.
Three Watertown Football Players Honored for Helping to Catch a Drunken Driver
(Screenshot from Boston 25 News)
Three sharp-eyed and quick thinking Watertown High School football players were honored for their effort that helped police locate and arrest a drunken driver.
City Manager Outlines What it Would Take for Watertown to Afford to Rebuild the Middle School
Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
The City Council must soon decided on how to proceed with Watertown Middle School’s renovations: completely redo it or do basic repairs. The catch is a complete renovation (or rebuilt) would required cutting funds planned to go to other areas.
Budget Forecast: State Legislation Will Have Big Impact on Watertown’s FY27 City Budget
For several years, Watertown’s City has operated comfortably on a budget built on the 2.5 percent property tax increase allowed by the State and the added tax revenue from new developments. A mixture of economic uncertainty and the unknown of whether the State Legislature will approve Watertown’s tax relief request means residents could face a major tax increase next year.
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Elections
Watertown School Committee Candidates Appearing at Live Forum
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Hear from the candidates for School Committee in a live, in-person candidate forum on Monday, Oct. 20 at Watertown Middle School. The public is welcome.
Around Town
Shape the Future of Watertown Pride, Come to the Community Kickoff
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The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Library:
Do you want to help guide Watertown’s LGBTQ+ Pride celebration for 2026? On Tuesday, October 28, you’re invited to the Library to collaborate with other community members and envision an annual Pride event that is special and inclusive. American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation will be provided.
Real Estate
30+ Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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Watertown has a variety of properties hosting open houses this weekend.
Elections
LETTER: Candidate Discusses Why He is Running for School Committee
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Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Fellow Watertown Residents,
With less than 3 weeks left until Election Day (although you can choose to cast your vote before Nov. 4th), I would like to take this opportunity to reintroduce myself, David Stokes, Candidate for School Committee. Perhaps you have already conversed with me, seen one of my yard signs, read my literature, visited my website, or watched my video. Please read on to find out more about my relevant experience, my longtime dedication, and my broad community focus – which together position me as a strong candidate for School Committee!
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Field Hockey Celebrates Senior Day With a 4-0 Victory
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Thank you. Thanks for your dedication to the program. Thanks for contributing to four straight State titles. That’s what Thursday was about as Watertown’s Field Hockey program recognized their seniors prior to taking on Arlington at Victory Field. This year’s roster has only two seniors, co-captains Ava Lamacchia and Sophia Setouhi. Ava plays defense and Sophia is a forward, and like so many others who have passed through the program in recent years, they have contributed in so many ways, and enjoyed the ultimate fruits of their labor — championships.
Entertainment
Free Halloween Event for Watertown Events at Brigham House
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Brigham House invites children and their parents to the annual Halloween Happenings on Oct. 31. See details in the announcement from Brigham House, below.
Letters
LETTER: Thanks to All Who Made the Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration a Success
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In these days of discord and conflict, I want to acknowledge and appreciate the many people in Watertown who are working to create and support a welcoming community for all. On Sunday, Oct. 12th, we celebrated Watertown’s fourth celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day and over 200 people, young and old, of various races and ethnicities, joined together to celebrate Indigenous people and culture at the Hosmer Elementary School. The mood was joyous and happy; many participants expressed their enjoyment and appreciation for learning more about Indigenous people. Together, in community, we were able to celebrate and support the original peoples of these lands.