Around Town
City’s Wicked Watertown Event to Features Halloween Fun
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Once again in 2025, the Commander’s Mansion will be the site for Halloween fun during Wicked Watertown. See more details provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Watertown Police Offering Free Kits for Drivers With Autism or Who are Neurodivergent
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The Watertown Police recently added a new resource for neurodivergent people and their families that could help prevent misunderstandings and even tragedies.
Watertown Shuttle to Open New Route to Public, Watertown TMA Looking for Transportation Improvements
A WATConnector shuttle bus. These shuttles run down Pleasant Street, and similar ones serve Arsenal Street.(Courtesy of Watertown TMA)
For several years, the City of Watertown has been looking for ways to supplement the MBTA’s bus service in town and provide more options for people to get around town and commute. The most visible ones are the two shuttle routes that connect to Harvard Square. One runs along Pleasant Street and is open to the public, and another along Arsenal Street, which is only open to offices and residential buildings that are members of the TMA — but that will change in the near future.
Watertown Mall Property Sold, Plans for Life Science Redevelopment Appears to be Over
(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.
Police Log: Man Found Undressed in Apartment Building, Medicaid Scam
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
More Headlines
Armenian Museum Hosting Exhibition of Arshile Gorky’s Work, Many Never Shown Publicly
Three Watertown Football Players Honored for Helping to Catch a Drunken Driver
City Manager Outlines What it Would Take for Watertown to Afford to Rebuild the Middle School
Around Town
Ribbon Cutting Planned for Lowell Elementary School Playground
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A completion of the revamped Lowell Elementary School Playground will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting. See information provided by the City of Watertown, below.
Entertainment
“Color & Design” Exhibit Showing at Watertown Art Gallery
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Storefront Art Projects presents: Color & Design Nancy Gruskin, Mauryn Kkira, Elizabeth Thach from Oct. 18 – Nov. 22. A reception will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, 6-8 p.m.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charges, Business Scammed Out of $1.1 Million
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown’s “Own” Boston Gold Kings Start Title Defense with a Wild Win
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The Boston Gold Kings play hockey in the Power Play Senior Hockey League (PPSHL). The Gold Kings also happen to make Watertown their home, playing their home games at the John A.Ryan Arena. The Gold Kings have worked hard to make a footprint in the community the past few years, making appearances at Faire on the Square, for example. And the Gold King’s sponsor list includes many Watertown businesses.
Elections
LETTER: City Councilor At-Large Candidate Endorsed by Watertown Resident
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Dear Editor,
I write to formally endorse Theo Offei for Councilor At-Large. As a lifelong resident who graduated from the high school in the 90s, I have seen Watertown dramatically change and continue to do so. The Watertown of 2025 requires leaders who reflect our community’s diversity, energy, and forward-thinking.
Elections
LETTER: Group of Residents Endorse School Committee Candidate
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We the undersigned, are thrilled that Sheila Krishnan has stepped up to run for Watertown’s School Committee. Sheila respectfully listens to diverse perspectives, builds bridges, and takes stands that will advance Watertown’s well-being for all residents. When she offers suggestions or opinions, Sheila takes stands that will advance Watertown’s well-being for all residents.
Around Town
Learn About the Current Status of Disability Rights from a Panel of Experts at Watertown Library
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The Watertown Free Public Library, the Watertown Commission on Disability, and World in Watertown will two community events focused on disability rights. See the announcement below.