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Community Preservation Committee Hearing 2025 Project Applications

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Watertown’s Community Preservation Committee will see the presentations for an affordable housing redevelopment project at Willow Park, and rehabilitation of the Commander’s Mansion. See information from the City of Watertown, below. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is evaluating project applications and requests for Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding and applicants are presenting their projects to the Committee in the areas of historic preservation and community housing. 

View the Willow Park Redevelopment request for additional funds and the original application.  

View the Commander’s Mansion Building Envelope Rehabilitation and Elevation Modernization project application. 

Join the presentations on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, at 7 p.m. in person at City Hall, 149 Main St., in the Lower Hearing Room or via Zoom.

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Watertown Hibernians Hosting Turkey Shoot to Benefit Sonny Whooley Fund

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The Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 14, Watertown, MA is hosting our Annual Turkey Shoot to benefit the Sonny Whooley Fund. See details provided by the Hibernians, below. During the Turkey Shoot 40 Turkeys, 40 Bags of Vegetables, 40 Pies, and 40 Gallons of Cider will be raffled off. The event takes place Friday, Nov. 21 at Hibernian Hall, 151 Watertown St., Watertown, MA.

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See the Chamber’s Business Breakfast Video, Featuring Attorney General Campbell

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The Charles River Regional Chamber held its 110th Business Breakfast on Nov. 7, which featured a chat with Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell. A video of the event is available for those who could not make it to the event. See information below provided by the Chamber. Our 2025 Fall Business Breakfast, featured Attorney General Andrea Campbell in a conversation with NBC10’s Latoyia Edwards.

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Sidewalk Closures & Parking Restrictions This Week for Mt. Auburn Street Road Work

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The work on the Mt. Auburn Street Project includes lane striping, concrete pouring, drainage and tree installation, and there will be some sidewalk closures and parking restrictions in areas of construction. See details in the announcement provided by the City of Watertown, below. Traffic Line Striping – Overnight Work

Traffic line striping is scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, beginning at 9 p.m. and lasting approximately four hours. The work will take place in the recently paved area of Mount Auburn Street between Lloyd Road and Boylston Street.

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Free Senior Health Fair Coming Up, See How to Attend

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The Watertown Department of Senior Services will host 2025 Senior Services Annual Health Fair: Brain Health & Wellness will be on Tuesday November 18 , 2025, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. See more information provided by the City of Watertown, below. This year’s Senior Health and Wellness Fair celebrates Brain Health & Wellness, highlighting the importance of cognitive care, mental fitness, and healthy aging. Join us for a day filled with interactive presentations and educational discussions focused on dementia, memory loss, and Alzheimer’s awareness. Discover valuable community resources, meet local health professionals, and enjoy an engaging day of information, giveaways,and fun! The event will be at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472.

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Mount Auburn Cemetery Invites Community to Celebrate Opening of New Gates on Grove Street

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Mount Auburn Cemetery will celebrate the opening of new pedestrian gates on Grove Street. Last year gates opened on Mt. Auburn Street. The following announcement was provided by Mount Auburn Cemetery:

Mount Auburn Cemetery will celebrate the opening of two new walk-in entrances along Grove Street in Watertown, marking the next phase of an ongoing effort to make the nation’s first rural  cemetery more welcoming and accessible to the public, including nearby Watertown and Cambridge communities. Following last year’s milestone installation of Mount Auburn’s first pedestrian entrances in its nearly 200-year history along Mount Auburn Street—opposite Belmont Street, Aberdeen Avenue, Brattle Street, and Coolidge Avenue—the Cemetery now features seven total pedestrian entrances for visitors to experience its historic 175-acre landscape.

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Donohue’s Hosting 20th Turkey Trot 5K, Registration Open

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The 20th Turkey Trot 5K run and walk is coming up on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 starting at 8:30 a.m. Register now for a discounted entry fee. See details about the Thanksgiving tradition below. All runners are entered into our post-race raffle, which includes over 50 six-packs of beer and bottles of wine! Free long sleeve shirt for first 1,300 entrants Free pre/post-race breakfast opens at 7:30am 5K Race starts at 8:30 a.m. Free Kids Fun Run starts at 8:35 a.m. Enjoy music and beer at Donohue’s after-party!