Business
Watertown Restaurant to Close After 50+ Years, 2 New Eateries Opening in Town
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China Rainbow
A fixture on the Watertown eating scene, China Rainbow, will be closing after more than half a century.
City Council, School Committee Bid Farewell to Departing Members
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City Councilor John Airasian, and School Committee member Lily Rayman-Read.
Two Watertown elected officials served their final meetings in December, and each was bid farewell by their colleagues. City Councilor At-Large John Airasian departs the Council after two terms (four years), and Lily Rayman-Read finished two-four year terms on the School Commmittee.
Mosesian Center for the Arts Announces Inaugural Artist-in-Residence Cohort for 2026
Lyrical Faith was selected as the Mosesian Center for the Arts’ Ignite Fellow, one of the first group of Artists in Residence.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the selected artists for its 2026 Artist-in-Residence Program, including the inaugural Ignite Fellow and the newly created Emerging Artist at Mosesian Arts award. This cohort of artists will be in residence during the Winter and Spring 2026 sessions, bringing a wide range of creative practices to MCA’s studios and engaging the community through public programs and events.
Winter Parking Ban Goes Into Effect Jan. 1, See Off-Street Parking Options
The Winter Parking Ban will be in effect starting on January 1, 2026. The City has options for off-street parking in municipal owned lots. See information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
A Trip to Armenia Inspired Watertown Native’s First Novel
Cris Patvakanian wrote “In the Shadow of Mount Khustup” after visiting Armenia in 2023.
A trip to his homeland of Armenian in 2023 changed Cris Patvakanian’s life, and the experience became the inspiration for his first novel.
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Obituaries
OBIT: John Strayhorn, 65, Former Raytheon Employee, WHS Hall of Fame Member
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Around Town
See and Hear Highlights of SOLSTICE Light & Audio Show at Mount Auburn Cemetery
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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.
Entertainment
Opening Reception, Awards Ceremony for New England Watercolor Society Show at Mosesian Center for the Arts
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Watertown’s Mosesian Center for the Arts is hosting the New England Watercolor Society 2025 Regional Juried Show, and the opening reception and awards ceremony will be held Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, from 2-4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. See more details in the announcement from the MCA, below.