Small Earthquake of New England Coast Rattles Watertown

A map of where Monday’s earthquake could be felt. The map came from the U.S. Geological Survey website. A 3.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of southern Maine could be felt in Watertown on Monday morning. The epicenter was 10 km (about 6.2 miles) southeast of York Harbor, Maine, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake occurred at 10:22 a.m.

Town residents on social media said they could feel the trembler. Those who felt (or didn’t feel) the earthquake can submit a report on the USGS website by clicking here.

Watertown Woman Running Boston Marathon to Raise Money for Trauma Recovery Center

Kailyn Lamb can be seen training with her dog Bruce in preparation for the 2025 Boston Marathon. (Contributed Photo)

Watertown’s Kailyn Fitzhugh will be taking on Heartbreak Hill and the Boston Marathon for the first time in the 2025, and will raise money for an organization that helps trauma patients recover from their injuries. Fitzhugh moved to Watertown three years ago, but she has had her eye on the Marathon even before then. “I first ran Boston virtually during COVID. I was living in Tennessee at the time and didn’t think I would be able to ever run Boston, so I took advantage of the open virtual race in 2021,” she said “We moved here to Watertown about three years ago and it’s been my goal to run Boston ever since!”

Bingo Board Created by Watertown Economic Development to Encourage Shopping Locally

A portion of the City of Watertown’s Bingo Card. Join in the City of Watertown’s game of Bingo and go out and eat, shop, and more around town. The bingo card was created by Watertown Economic Development, and you can participate on social media. The City of Watertown provided the following information:

If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to shop local more often, Watertown Economic Development’s Resolutions Bingo is for you! Support Watertown businesses by completing the challenges on the card.

Watertown Library’s Project Literacy Offering U.S. Citizenship Tutor Training

The Watertown Free Public Library has announced that it will offer U.S. citizenship tutor training sessions this spring. These trainings are intended for anyone interested in helping immigrants prepare for all facets of the naturalization process. The Library’s English language learning program, Project Literacy, is leading the effort and sessions are open to all. The two-part training in February will be led by Project Literacy’s Citizenship Tutor, Nancy Kleinrock. Nancy has designed a training that can help tutors and advocates understand the citizenship process.

New Middle Eastern Restaurant Celebrating Grand Opening with Specials & Activities

NAYA will be serving Middle Eastern dishes at Arsenal Yards. (Contributed Photo)

Arsenal Yards will welcome a new restaurant that features Middle Eastern fare, and the eatery will celebrate with some grand opening weekend specials and festivities. The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards:

NAYA is thrilled to bring its signature fast-casual Middle Eastern cuisine to Boston with the grand opening of its SECOND location in the Boston vicinity! Established in 2008, NAYA has become a beloved name in Middle Eastern dining, with this Boston opening marking its 30th location across NY, CT, NJ, and PA. Known for its fresh, customizable meals and vibrant flavors, NAYA has more Boston-area locations planned for early 2025.

Memories of Watertown Rotary Shared During Club’s 100th Birthday Celebration

Members of Watertown Rotary celebrated the club’s 100th Birthday at Donohue’s Bar & Grill on Jan. 21, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

For a century, Watertown residents have gathered to make a difference in their community, make connections, and just to enjoy each other’s company. This week, more than a dozen people celebrated the 100th birthday of the Rotary Club of Watertown. The first ever Rotary Club meeting was held on Feb.