Real Estate
Five Open Houses in Watertown Over Thanksgiving Weekend
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A two-family, a townhouse and three condos will be hosting open houses this weekend.
Watertown’s Special Education Program “Needs Assistance” According to State Report
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For the first time, the Watertown Public Schools’ Special Education program has failed to earn a grade of “Meets Requirements” from state officials. The School Committee heard a report about the shortfalls and possible solutions at its Dec. 8 meeting.
Flock Cameras: City Manager Working Out Details of Contract for License Plate Reading Devices
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.
Police Log: Man Caught Trying to Break Into Cars, Driver Arrested After Flipping Vehicle on Its Side
The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.
Community Preservation Funds Approved for 2 Affordable Housing Projects & Work at the Commander’s Mansion
A rendering of the affordable Willow Park affordable housing complex.
Funding for a home for adults with special needs, to help build a 138 unit affordable housing complex, and to replace the elevator at a historic home owned by the City of Watertown were approved by the City Council Tuesday night.
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Mixed Use Building With 40 Residential Units on Mt. Auburn St. Approved by Planning Board
Two Bus Lines in Watertown Will Run More Frequently Starting Soon
Watertown Field Hockey Coach Receives National Award
Entertainment
Merry Mingle Returns to the Commander’s Mansion with Holiday Characters, Train Rides & a Tree Lighting
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The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
Please join us for The Merry Mingle on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 from 4-8 p.m. at the Commander’s Mansion! Enjoy festive outdoor activities including a toy chest drive with Watertown Veterans’ Services benefiting the Whooley Foundation, meet-and-greets with holiday characters, train rides, artificial snowball fight with Watertown Recreation, and the Christmas tree lighting at 7:30 p.m., and more!
Around Town
Sold Out Donohue’s Turkey Trot Draws More Than 1,500 Runners & Walkers
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More than 1,500 people took part in the 20th Donohue’s Turkey Trot. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The 20th edition of the Donohue’s Turkey Trot drew the biggest crowd in the history of the Thanksgiving morning 5K run and walk. More than 1,500 people joined in the event, which raises money for the Watertown Boys & Girls Club.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Watertown Beats Belmont in the 103rd Edition of the Thanksgiving Day Rivalry
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Watertown’s defense celebrates after stopping Belmont on fourth down late in the Thanksgiving Day Game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
On a beautifully sunny Thanksgiving morning, with a gusty wind making it feel a little cooler then it really was, the 3-7 Watertown Raiders welcomed the 0-9 Belmont Marauders to Victory Field for the 103rd meeting of these two schools that dates back to 1921. In a game that was close throughout, Watertown won its second straight Thanksgiving Day game, this time by the score of 21-12.
Business
Local Company Buys 95 Thanksgiving Dinners for Watertown Families
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Akian Plumbing teamed with the Whooley Foundation to provide 95 Thanksgiving meals.
The Whooley Foundation, along with a donation by Steven and Alex Akian — owners of Watertown’s Akian Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning — provided over 95 full Thanksgiving meals to families in town this week.
Sports
Thanksgiving Game: Final – Watertown 21, Belmont 12
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Watertown celebrates defeating Belmont in the 2025 Thanksgiving Game. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
Watertown triumphed over rivals Belmont in the 103rd Thanksgiving Game on Thursday morning at Victory Field. The Marauders scored first and kept it close for the first half, but the Raiders struck twice in the second half to clinch a 21-12 win.
Government
City Will Buy Modular Classrooms to Give Time & Flexibility for Middle School Project
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The City Council voted to purchase the modular classrooms currently being used as the temporary Watertown High School at Moxley Field. (Courtesy by City of Watertown)
City Councilors unanimously voted to purchase the modular classrooms set up on Moxley Field on Tuesday. The City will make up the cost by eliminating leasing costs, and by owning them there will no longer be a rush to start a project to renovate or rebuild Watertown Middle School and there are hopes of reducing the price tag for that project.
Sports
JIM’S VIEW: Gold Kings Win Overtime Thriller at Ryan Arena on Military Appreciation Night
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The Boston Gold Kings won an overtime thriller Saturday night at John A. Ryan Arena, 6-5 over the Norfolk Mallards.