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Watertown Restaurant to Close After 50+ Years, 2 New Eateries Opening in Town

By Charlie Breitrose | December 5, 2025

China Rainbow

A fixture on the Watertown eating scene, China Rainbow, will be closing after more than half a century.

Watertown Fourth Grader Performing in Boston Ballet’s “The Nutcracker”

Simone Zupka

A young dancer from Watertown is taking the stage with the Boston Ballet in this year’s production of the holiday classic, “The Nutcracker.” See more details in the announcement from the Boston Ballet, below.

See and Hear Highlights of SOLSTICE Light & Audio Show at Mount Auburn Cemetery

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.

Items Being Dumped at Watertown Boy & Girls Club Costing Hundreds to Remove

Items recently dumped in the parking lot of the Watertown Boys & Girls Cluh.

Recently, the Watertown Boys & Girls Club has been receiving some unwanted drop-offs in the form of furniture, mattresses, and other items being left in or around the club’s dumpster.

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Police Log: Scammer Uses Church in Fraud, Mini Van Stolen

Watertown Restaurant Spotlighted by Governor for Providing Free Meals During SNAP Benefits Cuts

Sold Out Donohue’s Turkey Trot Draws More Than 1,500 Runners & Walkers

Entertainment

Watertown Author Launching New Historical Mystery at MCA

By Guest Writer | October 28, 2025

Jonathan Bockian

Watertown author Jonathan Bockian announced he will launch his new historical mystery novel What Was Forbidden: a Venice Ghetto mystery, in discussion with Pia Owens, author of the “Let’s Have It Out” newsletter, on Sunday, November 2, 2-4 p.m., at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal St., Watertown. The event is free and open to the public. Advance registration is encouraged at the webpage linked here.

Elections

LETTER: Why I Think You Should Vote for My MOM!

By Guest Writer | October 28, 2025

Dear Watertown!

As the youngest of four kids , I’ve spent my whole life watching my mom, Amy Donohue, give her time and energy to the Watertown Public Schools. Education has always been number one in our house, whether it was volunteering on the PTO, helping with the Watertown Education Foundation events, or donating to every youth group and sports team you can think of.

Elections

Early Voting in the 2025 Watertown Election Starts Tuesday, See Who’s Running

By Charlie Breitrose | October 27, 2025

Charlie BreitroseWatertown residents cast their ballots at Watertown City Hall, the site of early voting for the 2025 Watertown Eleciton.

The Watertown City Election takes place on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, but registered voters can participate in Early In-Person Voting at City Hall beginning Tuesday, Oct. 28.

Elections

Election 2025: City Councilor At-Large & District C Councilor Q&As

By Charlie Breitrose | October 27, 2025

Watertown City Hall

The City Council will have at least one new member after the 2025 Watertown Election. Voters have multiple choices for City Councilor At-Large and in District C. Watertown News reached out to the candidates in the contested races. See the Candidate Q&As, below.

Around Town

Kids Eat Free at Watertown Restaurant on Halloween

By Guest Writer | October 27, 2025

Watertown’s Branch Line restaurant will host a Halloween party, and invites families to join in the fun. Children will eat for free on Oct. 31, and there will be music and games. See info from the restaurant, below.

Business

Charles River Chamber’s Fall Business Breakfast Features AG Andrea Campbell

By Guest Writer | October 27, 2025

The Charles River Regional Chamber will host the 110th Fall Business Breakfast with features speaker Attorney General Andrea Campbell on Friday, Nov. 7, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. at the Newton Marriott Hotel, 2345 Commonwealth Ave. See more details provided by the Chamber, below.

Obituaries

OBIT: Richard Tashjian, 99, Former Long-Time Watertown Resident, Owned an Art Gallery

By Guest Writer | October 26, 2025

Richard Tashjian

Richard Hratch Tashjian, a well-known artist, passed away peacefully on Oct. 21, 2025, at the age of 99 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Born on June 27, 1926, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, Richard lived a life rich in creativity, love of nature and devotion to the fine arts.

Sports

JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Wins Their Final Regular Season Home Game in Dominant Fashion

By Jim Vershbow, Contributor | October 26, 2025

Another beautiful Fall day at Victory Field brought out some lovely play from the Raiders field hockey team on Oct. 23, as they thoroughly controlled this game from start to finish, winning their final regular season home game 7-0.