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The owner of a Watertown restaurant got a special call from the Governor for donating meals to people in need when the SNAP benefits lapsed during the Federal Government shutdown.
More than 1,500 people took part in the 20th Donohue’s Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The 20th edition of the Donohue’s Turkey Trot drew the biggest crowd in the history of the Thanksgiving morning 5K run and walk. More than 1,500 people joined in the event, which raises money for the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.
Watertown’s defense celebrates after stopping Belmont on fourth down late in the Thanksgiving Day Game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a beautifully sunny Thanksgiving morning, with a gusty wind making it feel a little cooler then it really was, the 3-7 Watertown Raiders welcomed the 0-9 Belmont Marauders to Victory Field for the 103rd meeting of these two schools that dates back to 1921. In a game that was close throughout, Watertown won its second straight Thanksgiving Day game, this time by the score of 21-12.
The City Council voted to purchase the modular classrooms currently being used as the temporary Watertown High School at Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
City Councilors unanimously voted to purchase the modular classrooms set up on Moxley Field on Tuesday. The City will make up the cost by eliminating leasing costs, and by owning them there will no longer be a rush to start a project to renovate or rebuild Watertown Middle School and there are hopes of reducing the price tag for that project.
The following announcement was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment:
The public is invited to a presentation sponsored by the Peace and Common Security Working Group of Watertown Citizens for Peace Justice and the Environment on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. at the Church of the Good Shepherd, 9 Russell Ave.
The City of Watertown wants to hear from residents about how they want the newest open space parcel to be used. A meeting about the future of Walker Pond was held in August to gather input and the City will host the second meeting on Nov. 6. See information provided by the City, below.
The Little Local Conversations podcast is hosted by Watertown’s Matt Hanna. In the series, Hanna discovers and connects the people, places, stories, and ideas of Watertown. Through Nov. 26, people who become “little local friends” are eligible to win prizes from Watertown businesses and venues. See details below.
Charlie Breitrose
The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:
To inform voters on housing issues during the upcoming Municipal Election, Housing for All Watertown has collected detailed questionnaires from all eleven candidates running for City Council this November, including at-large and district council candidates, in both contested races and uncontested races. We’re grateful to the candidates for providing thoughtful responses to our questions about their vision for housing in Watertown, how they will support affordable housing and in-fill development, what they would do to streamline permitting for homeowners, and much more.
(UPDATED on Oct. 21, 2025 at 2:20 p.m.: The first version incorrectly noted that the whole 24 acres of the proposed project were sold. Only 550 Arsenal Street were sold).
Plans to turn the Watertown Mall and other properties on the north side of Arsenal Street into a life science campus appear to be over after the owners of the property sold to a Newton-based development firm.
The City of Watertown invites children to visit two City buildings for some trick-or-treating on Oct. 28. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Panelists for Breaking the Silence on Domestic Violence, clockwise from top left: Wendy Murphy, Peter Koutoujian, Rita Cleary, and Lauren Nackel.
Domestic violence can strike any community, illustrated recently by the double murder/suicide in Watertown that took the lives of a young mother and an elderly friend. The community is invited to a free Domestic Violence Awareness Month event in Watertown. The event aims to break the silence and create a safe space for education, dialogue, and access to resources and support. See more details in the announcement from the Armenian Relief Society Cambridge “Shushi” Chapter and the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center
The Watertown City Clerk’s office seeks poll workers for the upcoming Nov. 4, 2025 election. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.