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Watertown High School Wrestling Coach Kevin Russo reached 500 wins with a win over Lincoln-Sudbury.
Watertown’s Kevin Russo added to his long list of accomplishments as a wrestling coach by reaching a milestone in wins on Jan. 4, 2026. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools.
Arsenal YardsThe Bluebikes station outside Arsenal Yards.
With Watertown’s contract with the Bluebikes bicycle share company expiring, City officials hope to sign a more favorable agreement.
Caspian Persian Cuisine opened Jan. 1, 2026, on Bigelow Avenue. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
A new restaurant has joined the eating scene in East Watertown, with a familiar team behind it. Caspian Persian Cuisine opened at 72 Bigelow Ave. on Jan. 1, 2026 led by the former owners of Molana, the eatery that operated in Watertown Square for more than a quarter century.
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Candidates for the City Council District C seat will appear in a debate hosted by the Charles River Regional Chamber on Monday, September 22, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. via Zoom.
The following announcement was provided by the Mosesian Center for the Arts:
The Mosesian Center for the Arts invites families and community members of all ages to enjoy Good News Gus!, a lively and interactive puppet show led by the multi-talented performer Harry Lacoste. The event takes place Sunday, September 21 at 1 p.m. at the Mosesian Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA.
Sebastian “Busty” Santoro
Sebastian ‘Busty’ Santoro age 87 of Belmont, Sept 7, 2025. Beloved husband to Elizabeth ‘Betty” (Rosati) Santoro. Loving father of Tina Conlon & her husband Daniel, Lisa Santoro & Walter Santoro & his wife Franca. Cherished “Papa” to David Conlon and “Grandpa” to Adam & Giancarlo Spofford. He is the dear brother to Virginia Mancuso and the late Marie Lojko, Grace Whitezell, Pasquale Santoro, John Santoro, Domenic Santoro, Peter Santoro & Anthony Santoro.
An illustration of the proposed residential building at 108 Water St. (WSQ Development LLC)
Two residential projects have been proposed in Watertown, south of the Charles River and another in a vacant site on Mt. Auburn Street. The projects are among the first that would be built the new Watertown Square Zoning districts created so the City would comply with the MBTA Communities Law.
Kai Pope, middle, sold freeze-dried candy at a pop-up at 1st Yard Market, which is owned by Omar Omolade, left. Also pictured is Kai’s mother, Lizz.
An 11-year-old Watertown boy puts a spin on candy favorites and has started selling them at pop-ups and will be at the Faire on the Square.
The following announcement was provided by Gore Place:
Sunday, September 21, at 4:00 p.m. Come celebrate the Farm at Gore Place and the end of summer! Gather with guests from across Greater Boston for a seasonal, chef-curated meal celebrating local agriculture, sustainability, and community. In case of rain, dinner will take place in our spacious and modern Event Tent.
T. Perry plays Horatio in Yorick Ensemble’s production of “Hamlet.”
The following information was provided by Yorick Ensemble:
Local theatre company Yorick Ensemble honors its namesake by taking on one of Shakespeare’s most iconic plays – “Hamlet.” One of the major roles is being played by an actor from Watertown.
Watertown’s Camndon Reed joined the robotics program at West Virginia University after completing a summer program. (Contributed Photo)
A Watertown High School graduate took part in a robotics program to use robotics to solve real-world problems in Appalachia.