Real Estate
14 Open Houses Around Watertown This Weekend
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Watertown has more than a dozen open houses over the weekend.
Watertown Armenian Church Remembers 2 Family Members Killed in Car Crash
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Arie Orchanian and Anie Manoushagian.
Arie Orchanian and Anie Manoushagian, the victims of a car accident after a family member’s funeral, were remembered by members of the church that they attended for years.
Newly Elected Watertown Officials to be Sworn in During Inauguration Ceremony
The City of Watertown’s inauguration ceremony will take place on Jan. 2, 2026 at the Mosesian Center for the Arts. See more information from the City of Watertown, below.
Watertown Public Schools Awarded State Grant to Support Farm-to-School Program
Produce growing in the Watertown Public Schools’ Freight Farm. (Contributed Photo)
The state recently awarded the Watertown Schools a grant to run its farm-to-school program, including its Freight Farm. See details in the announcement from the Watertown Public Schools, below.
Watertown Historian Backs Bill Exonerating People Accused of Witchcraft Prior to Salem Trials
Marilynne Roach, center-right, and State Rep. Steve Owens, center-left, at the State House on the day that Roach spoke during a hearing about exonerating the victims of witch trials before the ones in Salem. (Photo by Caroline Enos / The Salem News)
Watertown historian and author Marilynne Roach who has researched the Salem Witch Trials recently testified at the State House for a bill that would exonerate the eight people, including two with ties to Watertown, found guilty of being alleged witches before the Salem 1692 panic.
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Watertown Community Foundation Distributes $43,000 in Donations to Food Pantries
Two Killed in Multi-Vehicle Accident, Victims Were Returning to Church After a Funeral
Watertown Band, Dolata, Releasing First EP & Hosting Listening Party
Government
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
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Watertown’s contract with the Flock Safety company for eight license plate reading cameras was signed in September, but City officials are working on changing the section covering when data will be shared with other law enforcement. Meanwhile, a neighboring community terminated its contract with Flock, and another is determining its own policy for using the cameras.
Around Town
Watertown Preschool Hosting Winter Gala Silent Auction
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The following announcement was provided by Russell Cooperative Preschool:
For 50 years, Russell Cooperative Preschool has been a place where young children learn through play, explore nature, and experience the joy of belonging to a caring community. This holiday season, Russell invites current families, alumni, neighbors, and the wider Watertown community to support that mission by participating in its annual Winter Gala Silent Auction, open now through Saturday, December 13th at 8 p.m.
Police/Fire
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
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The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Entertainment
WEEKEND FUN: Watercolors, Craft Drop In, SOLSTICE & Ceramics Demonstration
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The New England Watercolor Society’s show at The Mosesian Center for the Arts includes “Boatyard at Sunset” by Rick Osann.
Let’s make this a weekend dedicated to arts and crafts! A few days ago I went to the reception of the watercolor show at the Mosesian, and it is truly worth a visit. The art has been collected from around New England and it’s fantastic. On Friday evening there is an LGBTQ+ drop in at the Hatch Maker Space. Isn’t it the perfect time to do some gift making? And if you are a potter, there is an all-day demonstration this Saturday by the award winning ceramicist, Randy Johnston at Indigo Fire Pottery Studio. Tell all your potter friends! Finally, the Mount Auburn Cemetery Solstice Light event is not fully sold out, so if you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, take a look. Their light show is a unique experience, and it’s fun to go outside at night, all bundled up in your winter coats, hats, gloves and wooly boots, to celebrate the solstice.
Sports
Watertown Boys Hockey Seeks Another Tourney Bid, Season Begins at Belmont on Satuday
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The Watertown hockey team seeks another trip to the State Tournament in 2025-26. Here the Raiders celebrate a 4-3 double overtime victory over Pembroke in the MIAA Div. 3 State Tournament. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The Watertown boys hockey team faces off with Belmont on Saturday in the first regular season game of the year. The Raiders look to return to the State Tournament and make a run as they have in recent years.
Entertainment
Concert of Traditional Armenian Folk Songs Being Held at Watertown Church
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The following announcement was provided by Orchestra Without Borders:
As October draws to a close, preparations are underway for a multidisiplinary celebration of Armenia’s musical heritage in Watertown, home of New England’s largest Armenian community and a new statue of the Armenian musician Komitas.
Around Town
Report on Southside of Town Has List of Buildings, Areas Places That Could Historically Preserved
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A study of the historic buildings in the area south of the Charles River was recently conducted by the City of Watertown. The report is intended to guide future historic preservation efforts in that area of town. The full report can now be viewed.