Entertainment
Check Out This Week’s Small Saves 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.
Residents Express Concerns About Using Flock License Plate Reading Cameras in Watertown
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Members of the Watertown Police Department discussed different technology used by the WPD, including a proposal to use the Flock Safety cameras. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A room full of residents expressed their concerns about the Watertown Police Department’s proposed use of Flock Safety cameras in town, with the biggest issues about how the images collected by the license plate capturing system would be used outside Watertown and who would have access. As the debate over whether cameras should be used in the City, legislation at the state level could help reduce concerns.
Police Log: Man Caught Breaking Into a Vehicle, Fraudulent Health Insurance Policy Opened in Resident’s Name
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Poet Laureate Speaks at Packed Unity Breakfast; Award Given to Group Monitoring Immigrant Enforcement
Massachusetts Poet Laureate Regie Gibson recited several of his poems at the 2026 Unity Breakfast. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Massachusetts’ Poet Laureate inspired the crowd at the 26th annual Unity Breakfast. During the event on Monday, awards were presented to a group monitoring immigration enforcement and supporting immigrants rights in Watertown, and a man who has been a big part of keeping the Unity Breakfast going through the Pandemic.
Watertown Schools May Tap City’s Special Ed Fund, Add Athletics Fees to Make up Budget Deficit
The Watertown Public Schools may ask the City to tap the Special Education Stabilization Fund created several years ago for a rainy day. The 2026-27 School Budget may be stormy, as the district faces a shortfall of $2.5 million as of Monday’s School Committee meeting. Other ways to make up shortfalls may include reinstating athletics and extracurricular fees.
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Around Town
Trash Strike Has Ended, City Closing Temporary Drop Off Site
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A Watertown trash bin. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The strike by union employees working at Republic Services has ended as the two sides announced an agreement on Friday.
Schools
School Building Committee Members Raise New Strategies to Keep Hopes of Middle School Renovation Alive
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Watertown Middle School (Courtesy of Watertown Public Schools)
While the possibility of totally renovating or rebuilding Watertown Middle School appeared to be over, some members of the School Building Committee brought up strategies that they said could still allow the project to happen.
Business
See Who Won the First Annual Watertown Business Coalition Pizza Fest
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The joint winners of the First Annual WBC Pizza Fest: Gigi’s Pizza Co. (left) and Johnnie’s Pizza & Wings.
The Watertown Business Coalition handed out the Golden Slice to the winners of the First Annual Pizza Fest at the Faire on the Square. The contest in which people voted online ended in a tie. See the announcement from the WBC, below.
Real Estate
Dozens and Dozens of Open Houses in Watertown This Weekend
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More than 40 open houses will be held around town this weekend.
Weather
Weather Forecast: Sunny Friday Before Cool Front Moves In, Warmer Temps Early Next Week
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High pressure takes over to end the week, keeping Friday warm and sunny ahead of a cold front that ushers in cooler, crisp air for the weekend. Nights dip into the 40s, giving a real taste of fall. By early next week, a warming trend builds, with highs well into the 70s and possibly low 80s by Tuesday. The overall stretch favors dry, pleasant conditions with plenty of sunshine.
Police/Fire
Police Log: 2 Arrests at Best Buy, Wheelchair Vandalized & More
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Boy’s Soccer Remains Undefeated After Win Over Stoneham
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Watertown Boys Soccer’s third home game of the early season, and first at Victory Field, was a 5-0 win versus Stoneham Wednesday under the lights. Two first-half goals by senior midfielder Gavin Foley was topped by fellow senior midfielder Aidan Anker, who scored three goals in the second half. Junior goalkeeper Declan Chapron pitched his second shutout of the week, following up a 1-0 shutout over Woburn on Monday.