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OP-ED: Beyond Closed Doors: Understanding Domestic Violence in Our Community

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By Anahid Shahrik

In the wake of a recent tragedy in Watertown, the Armenian community finds itself grappling with a painful reality: Domestic violence doesn’t discriminate by neighborhood, income level or outward appearance. It exists behind long driveways in affluent suburbs just as readily as in apartment buildings where neighbors can hear through thin walls. And too often, it remains hidden until it’s too late. On Oct. 27, 2025, during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Armenian Relief Society Cambridge “Shushi” Chapter and the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center co-hosted a community awareness panel in Watertown, providing a safe space to address what is too often left unspoken — a conversation our community urgently needs.

Entertainment

Watertown Library’s Winter Concerts Begin on Dec. 7, See the 2025-26 Season’s Line-Up

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The Winter Concert Series returns to the Watertown Library with a variety of artists playing classical, Latin American, and other music played by cellists, guitarists, and groups of musicians. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Library, below. The Watertown Free Public Library (WFPL) is thrilled to announce our 2025-2026 Winter Concert Series! You’re invited to join us December through March, one Sunday afternoon per month. As in previous years, our concert series features talented, local artists.

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WBC Invites Businesses to Join First Annual Holiday Decorating Contest

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There is still time to join the first Annual Watertown Business Coalition Holiday Decorating Contest. Then members of the public will be able to choose their favorite storefront. See details in the announcement from the WBC, below. The Watertown Business Coalition is excited to run our first Annual Holiday Decorating Contest! We’re calling on all Watertown businesses to help bring the cheer this holiday season by decorating your entrance, storefront, or any outdoor displays you have!

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OP-ED: Cable Revenue Is Vanishing, What Happens to Local Democracy If WCA-TV Fades Away?

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“You’re watching Watertown Cable News, presented by WCA-TV.” It’s the calling card heard every Thursday night at 7pm from Watertown Cable Access studios. Lights, camera, action, it’s time to talk about the week’s top stories. The winter parking ban continues for another year. The Senior Center holds its annual health fair. The Planning Board votes to approve additional dwelling units.

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Mt. Auburn St. Project: Progress So Far, Impacts of This Week’s Work

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See the progress made on the Mt. Auburn Street Project, and the traffic, parking, and sidewalk impacts from this week’s construction in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Mount Auburn Street Project Progress Update

As the construction season winds down, we’d like to take a moment to highlight the work completed along Mount Auburn Street. While the more extensive road work is planned to come back in the spring, MassDOT and Newport Construction has made progress this season in working towards a safer, more accessible, and welcoming street. This year’s efforts focused on two major segments: the Cambridge line to Arlington Street and Arlington Street to Boylston Street.

Entertainment

A Small Saves Thanksgiving & a Small Saves Storybook Video

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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. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”

A message from James DeMarco:

I am thrilled to say that the Small Saves Storybook video, The Forgotten Goalie, is here! Beautifully read by K. McAdams, Small Saves, the little youth hockey goalie, is fascinated and inspired by a photograph hanging in the hockey rink of a goaltender from long ago.

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Call for Nominations: Unity Award Continues Long Tradition of Honoring Watertown’s Unsung Heroes

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Charlie BreitroseA mural created by Watertown High School students for the 20th annual Unity Breakfast. World in Watertown announced it is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Unity Award, presented each year at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Unity Breakfast to recognize individuals or groups making significant contributions to civic life in Watertown. Nominations remain open through Nov. 30, 2025. Residents are encouraged to put forward the names of community members whose efforts embody MLK Jr’;s dream of a just, equitable, and inclusive society, while contributing to the Watertown community.