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Watertown Restaurant to Close After 50+ Years, 2 New Eateries Opening in Town

By Charlie Breitrose | December 5, 2025

China Rainbow

A fixture on the Watertown eating scene, China Rainbow, will be closing after more than half a century.

Watertown Fourth Grader Performing in Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

Simone Zupka

A young dancer from Watertown is taking the stage with the Boston Ballet in this year’s production of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.” See more details in the announcement from the Boston Ballet, below.

See and Hear Highlights of SOLSTICE Light & Audio Show at Mount Auburn Cemetery

A new light show is featured on Bigelow Chapel for SOLSTICE in 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

SOLSTICE returns to Mount Auburn Cemetery beginning Friday, Dec. 5 with some new features and a different theme in 2025.

Items Being Dumped at Watertown Boy & Girls Club Costing Hundreds to Remove

Items recently dumped in the parking lot of the Watertown Boys & Girls Cluh.

Recently, the Watertown Boys & Girls Club has been receiving some unwanted drop-offs in the form of furniture, mattresses, and other items being left in or around the club’s dumpster.

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Around Town

Local Podcast Features Jon Hecht, Head of the Mosesian Center, a Documentary Filmmaker, Restaurant Owner & an Author

By Guest Writer | 16 hours ago

The Little Local Conversations podcast focuses on people, places, stories of Watertown, and recently host Matt Hanna sat down with former State Rep. and political activist Jon Hecht, the Mosesian Center for the Arts’ new executive director, and a filmmaker who calls Watertown home. In addition, he spoke with the owner and chef of Ritcey East; and a first time author and long time a community volunteer. He also got the latest local government update.

Real Estate

Five Homes Were Sold This Week in Watertown

By Charlie Breitrose | 17 hours ago

Two condos, a pair of two families, and a single family home were sold this week.

Entertainment

COMIC: Guess What is Small Saves’ Favorite TV Show

By Guest Writer | December 6, 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.

Obituaries

OBIT: John Strayhorn, 65, Former Raytheon Employee, WHS Hall of Fame Member

By Guest Writer | December 5, 2025

John Strayhorn

A funeral service for John E. Strayhorn of Watertown will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 4:30 PM at the MacDonald Rockwell & MacDonald Funeral Home, 270 Main Street, Watertown.

Real Estate

14 Open Houses Around Watertown Over the Weekend

By Charlie Breitrose | December 5, 2025

More than a dozen Watertown homes will be hosting open houses this weekend.

Entertainment

A Day of Christmas Fun is Planned at Grace Chapel’s Jingle Jam

By Guest Writer | December 5, 2025

Grace Chapel Watertown will host Jingle Jam on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2-4 p.m. See details from Grace Chapel, below.

Entertainment

Musical Ensemble to Play 2nd Annual Light of Palestinian Concert in Watertown

By Guest Writer | December 5, 2025

The following announcement was provided by Light of Palestine:

On Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m., a star-studded ensemble will perform in Watertown’s second annual Light of Palestine concert. Proceeds will support Anera, a U.S.-based nonprofit with no political or religious affiliations. Anera provides humanitarian aid to families in Gaza.

Around Town

WBC & Rotary Club Hosting Holiday Mixer & Toy Drive for Whooley Foundation

By Guest Writer | December 5, 2025

The Rotary Club and the Watertown Business Coalition will host the fourth annual Holiday Mixer and Toy Drive on Dec. 9. See details provided by the WBC, below.