Real Estate
Watertown Has 16 Open Houses on Super Bowl Weekend
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There are plenty of open houses to visit this weekend before the New England Patriots play in Sunday’s big game.
Watertown’s Wayside Multi-Service Center Had a Scare with Threatened Cut of Federal Grant
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The Wayside Multi-Service Center is located on North Beacon Street in Watertown. (Courtesy of Wayside)
The Wayside Multi-Service Center momentarily saw one-third of its budget disappear, with the removal of a federal grant. While the grant was restored within days, Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Program Director for Wayside Multi-Service Center, said it was both a stark reminder and a heartening response.
Council Roundup: Councilor Elected Head of Statewide Board, DPW Equipment Funded, Contracts Approved
Watertown District B Councilor Lisa Feltner was elected president of the Mass. Municipal Councillors’ Association.(Photo by Krista Photography | Krista Guenin)
The City Council had a full agenda on Jan. 27, with votes to approve equipment purchases by the Department of Public Works, approval of contracts for multiple City unions, and a Watertown City Councilor was elected head of a statewide board. Also, the date for the Skip the Stuff Ordinance to be considered was announced.
Watertown’s Shana Gozansky Directing “Little Women” at the Mosesian Center for the Arts
Director Shana Gozansky (center, left) addresses (from left) Aislinn Brophy, Chloe McFarlane, Olivia Fenton, and Kaila Pelton-Flavin in rehearsal for Actors’ Shakespeare Project’s “Little Women.” (Photo courtesy of Actors’ Shakespeare Project)
A modern adaptation of “Little Women” will hit the stage at the Mosesian Center for the Arts from Feb. 5 to March 1. The Actors’ Shakespeare Project production is being directed by Watertown’s Shana Gozansky.
Watertown City Officials Join State Reps. on Beacon Hill to Ask for Residential Tax Relief
Watertown City and State officials appeared before a joint committee at the State House on Jan. 27, 2026. Pictured, from left, Steve Owens, George Proakis, John Lawn, Earl Smith, and Mark Sideris.
City officials from Watertown joined state representatives on Beacon Hill to request an extension to a bill that allowed Watertown to shift more of the property tax burden from residential properties to commercial properties. The shift would allow a 50/50 split, instead of the current requirements of state law to have 61 percent of the tax levy coming from residential properties.
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Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Polar Plunge, Later Night Munchies, Hand Sewn Craft, Mt. Auburn Cemetery Walking Tour
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I am guessing you are truly missing the extreme cold weather, so how about signing up to do a polar plunge at Arsenal Yards on Saturday? That will make you plenty cold again. It is a fund-raiser for the Special Olympics, and it should be almost as fun to watch as to actually take the plunge. After getting soaking wet there, you could head over to the library’s maker space to make a hand-sewn valentine sachet for your loved one. Our maker space is not all about high tech! Mount Auburn Cemetery is offering an introductory walk that afternoon as well. Why not learn something about the history of our community while getting in your steps? Finally, on Friday or Saturday night, go grab a $2 grilled cheese sandwich with some extraordinary chips at Ritcey East when you have the late night munchies. They are open until 11 on the weekend, which isn’t the norm in town, nor is their sandwich deal to be found anywhere else in the greater Boston area.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: First of Three Basketball Doubleheaders in 10 Days Ends In a Split Decision
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Doubleheaders are more commonly thought of as a “baseball thing,” but many public schools set up their basketball schedules in such a way that both the Girls and Boys play on the same night at the same gym, back to back. It cuts down on travel expenses and brings more support in the building for each other’s team. Some of the best atmospheres for Raiders sports in the time I’ve had the pleasure of covering various teams is basketball doubleheader nights. Tuesday night was the first of three over a 10-day period, with the Boys playing first at 5:30 p.m. and the Girls at 7 p.m. So, onto the games …
Schools
Students Can Apply for 58th Annual Lt. Paul Sullivan Scholarship
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A scholarship has been given in honor of Lt. Paul Sullivan for 58 years.
The 58th Lt. Paul J. Sullivan Scholarship will be awarded in 2026. Students living in Watertown or in area parishes can apply for several scholarships awarded in honor of the Marine from Watertown who died serving in Vietnam.
Around Town
Watertown Families are Invited to a Free Winter Tea Party
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Families with young children in Watertown are invited to a tea hosted by Brigham House. See details in the announcement below.
Letters
OP-ED: Reasons Why Council Should Pass a Nuclear Disarmament Resolution
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by Jeanne TrubekMember of Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the EnvironmentPeace and Common Security working group
On Tuesday, February 10, the city council will be requested to support a Back From the Brink resolution asking our U.S. government to work toward world nuclear disarmament. This request comes from a citizen petition initiative.
Obituaries
OBIT: James “Jim” Brennan Jr., 63, Computer Wizard & Educator
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Jim Brennan
A Mass of Christian Burial for James “Jim” Joseph Brennan, Jr. of Watertown will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, 39 Sixth Street, East Cambridge.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boys Basketball Enjoys A One-Sided Win
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Raiders Basketball enjoyed a fun night on the hardwood with a 76-43 rout of the CASH (Community Academy of Health & Science) Chargers Monday night. The first of two games (Feb. 9 @ CASH) with the non-league opponent from Dorchester (and a member of the Boston City League), was won early as the Raiders raced out to a 23-10 lead after one quarter.