Real Estate
31 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Check out the open houses over the weekend in Watertown.
Thanksgiving Game: Final – Watertown 21, Belmont 12
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Watertown celebrates defeating Belmont in the 2025 Thanksgiving Game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown triumphed over rivals Belmont in the 103rd Thanksgiving Game on Thursday morning at Victory Field. The Marauders scored first and kept it close for the first half, but the Raiders struck twice in the second half to clinch a 21-12 win.
City Will Buy Modular Classrooms to Give Time & Flexibility for Middle School Project
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.
Rivals Square Off Thursday Morning at Victory Field With Pride & Bragging Rights on The Line
Watertown hopes to keep the Thanksgiving Gam trophy in 2025. Last year. the Raiders won the Thanksgiving Game at Belmont. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On Thursday morning, Nov. 27th, better known as Thanksgiving, young men from Watertown and Belmont will suit up to play football for the chance to say “we beat them” in the 103rd edition of the Raiders versus Maurauders rivalry. And the beauty of it all is that it doesn’t matter what has transpired leading up to this game, either this season in terms of each schools overall record or past Thanksgiving Day games. It’s all about the day at hand and trying to put together 48 minutes of winning football.
Board of Health Revokes Licenses for 2 Bodywork Businesses, Details of Inspections Discussed
Two body works businesses in Watertown had their permits revoked by the Board of Health for violations of the City’s Bodywork Regulations and other local and state regulations. Inspections found evidence of sexual services and employees living at the business.
More Headlines
City Council Looking at Middle School Options; High School Project on Time, Receiving Solar Reimbursement
ZBA Has Suggestions or Residential Project on Water Street, Gets Update on 104 Main St. Project
Police Log: Anti-Israel Flyers Found, Nonprofit Loses $30K in Wire Fraud Scam
Elections
LETTER: Resident Endorses School Committee Candidate
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I’m writing to urge Watertown voters to vote for Sheila Krishnan for School Committee.
Around Town
Watertown Library Releases Five Year Strategic Plan, See Details
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The Watertown Free Public Library. (Courtesy of WFPL)
The Watertown Free Public Library approved a new Strategic Plan in the summer of 2025, and the public is invited to look at the finalized plan. See the announcement from the library, below.
Sports
Watertown Boxer Fighting for a Cure at MGM Music Hall
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Sylvia Khalarian
The following announcement was provided by Haymakers for Hope:
This October, Watertown resident, Sylvia Khalarian, will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl charity boxing event.
Letters
LETTER: Thanks to Supporters at Operation American Soldier Golf Tournament
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What an incredible day! Thanks to all of you who joined us for our Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 22 at Windham Country Club — whether you played, sponsored, volunteered, or just came out to cheer us on — we raised over $20,000 for Operation American Soldier!
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Indigenous Peoples Celebration, Shakespeare, Eat Out in Coolidge Sq., Art Exhibit
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While all this work is going on building us a new improved Mt. Auburn St., let’s remember to support the shops and restaurants in Coolidge Square. I have heard from a few businesses that their clientele is down significantly, so let’s help them out! I highly recommend the brunch at Red Lentil. Take a look at their version of French toast! Uncommon Ground and the Deluxe Town Diner are also perfect destinations for a weekend breakfast out on the town. This weekend let’s show them some love.
Elections
See What the City Councilor At-Large Hopefuls Spoke About During the Candidate Forum
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The five candidates for City Councilor At-Large appeared at the candidate forum hosted by Watertown News and Watertown Cable. The replay of the forum is available from WCA-TV.
Schools
Superintendent Reviewed Areas Where Watertown Fared Well in the State Accountability Results & Areas that Need More Focus
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Watertown had some highlights from the 2025 MCAS test and other accountability measures, including being recognized for the results in some areas, but school officials also identified areas that need more work.