Entertainment
A Small Saves Halloween Cartoon!
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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net.
Watertown Bids Farewell to China Rainbow, a Dining Destination for More than Half a Century
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China Rainbow, a Watertown dining institution since 1973, closed on Dec. 20, 2025. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Word spread fast after the announcement that one of Watertown’s dining institutions would be closing. Diners lined up to get a seat at opening time, and good luck finding a seat at dinner time. Fans of China Rainbow wanted to get one last tasty meal and a Mai Tai before owner Tammy Young retired after more than 50 years.
Three Watertown High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play Sports at College Level
Watertown High School seniors Ava Lamacchia, Gavin Foley, and Sophia Setouhi signed their letters of intent to play college sports. (Photo by Watertown Athletics)
A boys soccer player and a pair of field hockey players from Watertown High School will continue their careers in college. This week, Gavin Foley, Sophia Setouhi, and Ava Lamacchia signed their letters of intent to play at the next level.
52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board
A view of 108 Water St., the 52-unit residential project approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Eaglebrook Capital)
The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the planned 52-unit residential building at 108 Water Street on Wednesday night after designers made changes to exterior design of the building, along with some other alterations to the first plan presented in November.
City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River
Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.
The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”
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Around Town
Community Food Drive Being Run by Human Services Department, Watertown Community Foundation
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The City of Watertown sent out the following announcement:
The City of Watertown’s Human Services Department, with support from the Watertown Community Foundation, is excited to announce the kick-off of a Community Food Drive, on November 4, and continuing through December 2025. The City is taking steps to ensure the impacts of food insecurity are mitigated amidst the federal changes to SNAP, in addition to the freeze on those benefits beginning November 1.
Around Town
Centre Street Food Pantry Expands Hours in Response to Pending SNAP Cuts
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The following announcement was provided by Centre Street Food Pantry:
Centre Street Food Pantry, a nonprofit regional food relief agency that serves residents of Brookline, Needham, Newton, Waltham, Watertown and Wellesley, has announced its response to the pending cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Access Program) and other hardships created due to the government shutdown. Centre Street will expand its hours, provide additional Thanksgiving items, and stock as much food as possible to provide fresh produce, dairy and meal-making groceries to those in need.
Police/Fire
Middlesex District Attorney Meets With Watertown Police in Effort to Cut Down Shoplifting
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Charlie BreitroseMiddlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan met with Watertown Police to focus on the rise in shoplifting in the area. Here she is pictured at an event where spoke at the Watertown Senior Center.
Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan joined a regular meeting between Watertown Police and security from local stores to find ways to curb the amount of shoplifting in town, and to prevent incidents from becoming more serious.
Obituaries
OBIT: Nicholas Avtges, 93, Lifelong Watertown Resident, Gained Notoriety for Visiting Wife During COVID Using Bucket Truck
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Nick Avtges
Nicholas E. Avtges of Watertown, MA passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025. He was 93.
Elections
LETTER: Candidates Violating Election Rules, Posting Signs on City Property
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By Linda ScottWatertown Resident
Because There are No Kings…
I’d like to comment on the way people conduct themselves when running for office. Hundreds of Watertown residents were in the Delta a few weekends ago, proclaiming that there should be no kings in the United States, that rules are for everyone!
Letters
LETTER: Resident Opposed to Resumption of Nuclear Testing
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Dear Editor,
Tariffs vs. Resumption of nuclear testing: A Wake-Up Call
Thus far, there has been no formal request for clarification from Donald Trump’s administration by Senators Ed Markey or Elizabeth Warren, nor by Representatives Jim McGovern, Katherine Clark, Ayanna Pressley or Seth Moulton regarding the president’s nuclear testing directive. That silence is deafening.
Obituaries
OBIT: Joseph Murgo, 85, Banker, Past Watertown Rotary President
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Joseph Murgo
Joseph A. Murgo, 85, of Lexington, formerly of Waltham and his hometown of Watertown, passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.