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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.”
Joyce Kelly and Todd Rivers of the Historical Society of Watertown installed the display on Watertown’s dairies at the Watertown Police Station (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The following announcement was provided by the Historical Society of Watertown:
A few months ago, the Historical Society of Watertown was contacted by a couple of the police officers in Watertown. They wondered if we would be interested in partnering with them and installing an exhibit in one of the display cases in the police station lobby. We said “Yes – we would love to partner with you!”
After mulling over several ideas, we decided on an exhibit about the different dairies that were in Watertown over the years. These include Andrews Milk Co., Green Meadows, Shick/Watertown Dairy, Speedwell Farms and Woodland Dairy
Items on display include several photos and advertisements for the dairies. Also on display are many of the milk bottles from these dairies that we have in our collection at the Edmund Fowle House.
I wish to Congratulate all the candidates that were elected or reelected to Serve The Community this past Tuesday.
I write wishing the Council will make a small, but very important, rule change when they organize next year. I may be out of touch with how things are to operate nowadays, but if I were a Councilor today, I certainly would be a maverick. I preface my remarks by acknowledging that I don’t watch as many Council Meetings that I should. But, when I do physically or on TV, I am often disappointed in what I see. I have felt the Council is meek and couldn’t understand why. I have now found out why. The Council has abandoned the strength they have. I see a violation of Roberts Rule of Order where the President is allowed to make a motion without vacating the chair; allowing the Vice President to preside in order for him to make a motion. Of course, the Vice President, more than not, beats the other Councilors in seconding the motion. In the past, if uninformed on Roberts Rules, we were provided the necessary information.
Watertown Community FridgeThe Watertown Community Fridge provides free food and meals to those who need it. It will move to a new location behind the Watertown Free Public Library on Nov. 10, 2025. The Watertown Community Fridge, which offers free food 24/7, will be moving to a new location. See details provided by the Community Fridge, below.
John Airasian
A Mass of Christian Burial for John S. Airasian, of Watertown, will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Church of St. Patrick, 212 Main Street, Watertown. John was born in Cambridge to the late Peter S. and Anna E. (Calles) Airasian. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 82. He grew up on Oakley Road in East Watertown with his parents and brothers.
A panel of local experts will discuss the future development in Watertown. See more details in the announcement provided by the Watertown Business Coalition. Watertown’s Open
Hear about the State of Real Estate and Development in Watertown during the event at the Italian Design Interiors showroom in Watertown Square presented by the City of Watertown, Little Local Conversations, and the Watertown Business Coalition. The free event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Italian Design Interiors, 19 Spring St.
Nine seniors at Fontbonne, including Watertown’s Lily Carpenter (center), open their decision letters from Assumption University. (Courtesy of Fontbonne)
The following piece was provided by Fontbonne:
Excitement and anticipation filled the foyer at Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston on Oct. 22 as nine seniors, including one from Watertown, opened their acceptance letters from Assumption University.
Students had already turned in their applications last week and interviewed with Assumption’s admissions counselor at Fontbonne to complete the rest of the process that same day. “I really loved that I could get this opportunity earlier, so I’m not as stressed later on,” senior Addison Rich said.
Lily Carpenter of Watertown said she had a good experience with the Assumption representative. “When the day came, I had a really great interview, and the admissions counselor was really friendly and really nice to talk to.
Stock up on produce for at the Watertown Farmers Market Pop-Up Farm Shop on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Customers with SNAP benefits can get free fruits and vegetables from two farms. See more information provided by the City of Watertown. Watertown Farmers’ Market Pop-up Farm Shop! Wednesday, Nov.