Entertainment
Gore Place Hosting Free Tours, See Details Here
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Gore Place announced it will be giving back to the community with free tours on Dec. 19, 2025. See more information in the announcement from Gore Place, below.
Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral
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Two people died Tuesday during a multi-vehicle accident in East Watertown. The crash occurred after a funeral service in Watertown.
Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries
Food collected from multiple locations across the City during theCommunity Food Drive, running through December 31, 2025.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Community Foundation:
The Watertown Community Foundation received $43,000 in donations to support Watertown’s food pantries since the City of Watertown’s Community Food Drive began on October 31. These funds have been distributed to the Watertown Food Pantry and Watertown Catholic Collaborative Food Pantry to purchase and distribute food at each pantry.
Watertown Band, Dolata, Releasing First EP & Hosting Listening Party
Dolata, from top left counter clockwise, Madi Donlan, Joe Froeber, Reilly Somach, and Amelia Allison.
Dolata, a band out of Watertown featuring dual lead singers, recently released its debut single, and will soon host a listening party for its first EP.
Watertown Model UN Earns Honors at Boston Latin Conference
Watertown High School’s Model United Nations club sent more than 40 students to the compeition at Boston Latin in November. (Contributed Photo)
A group of Watertown High School students showed their skills at diplomacy and negotiation and public speaking during the Model United Nations conference at Boston Latin School. Ten WHS students earned awards, including one who earned Best Delegate honors.
More Headlines
Watertown Bids Farewell to China Rainbow, a Dining Destination for More than Half a Century
Three Watertown High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play Sports at College Level
52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board
Business
Perkins Students Learn Life Skills Working at Local Businesses & Organizations
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Perkins School for the Blind student Hugh helps Watertown Savings Bank sort coins as part of a work experience partnership. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Students from Perkins School for the Blind have the opportunity to expand their education by leaving campus and learning on the job by working for businesses and organizations in and around Watertown.
Sports
Five Watertown Wrestlers Place in First Tournament of Season
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Watertown senior Jimmy Shrestha finished second at the Wakefield Lisitano Tournament over the weekend. Here he competes at the 2025 State Meet. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown wrestlers had a successful return to the mats when five Raiders placed in the top five at the Wakefield Lisitano Tournament on Dec. 13.
Letters
LETTER: Former City Councilor Weighs in on City Using Flock License Plate Capturing Cameras
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Greetings Councilors:
Now that the electorate is aware of the Flock Safety camera fiasco; the Council is backpedaling to save face with a public process. Please: don’t insult us by spinning the words.
Obituaries
OBIT: Nikola Atanasov, 77, Owned Plumbing Company for 40 Years, Married for 52 Years
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Nikola Atanasov
Nikola Atanasov, age 77, passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Dragica “Carol” (Lesar) Atanasov, with whom he had shared over 52 wonderful years of marriage.
Police/Fire
Watertown Fire Department Launching Alternate Pathway to Become Firefighter-Paramedic
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The Watertown Fire Department is hiring firefighter-paramedics, and is starting alternative pathways to be hired. Find out more at an upcoming information session. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Around Town
Work This Week on Mt. Auburn St. Includes Drainage Installation, Test Pits
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Expect lane shifts and parking restrictions along the stretches of Mt. Auburn Street this week as construction crews work on drainage installation dig test pits. See more details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.
Real Estate
Five Homes Sold This Week in Watertown
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Three condos, a townhouse, and a three-family home were sold this week.