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Three Watertown High Athletes Sign Letters of Intent to Play Sports at College Level

By Charlie Breitrose | 4 hours ago

Watertown High School seniors Ava Lamacchia, Gavin Foley, and Sophia Setouhi signed their letters of intent to play college sports. (Photo by Watertown Athletics)

A boys soccer player and a pair of field hockey players from Watertown High School will continue their careers in college. This week, Gavin Foley, Sophia Setouhi, and Ava Lamacchia signed their letters of intent to play at the next level.

52-Unit Residential Building on Water Street Approved by Zoning Board

A view of 108 Water St., the 52-unit residential project approved by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (Eaglebrook Capital)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the planned 52-unit residential building at 108 Water Street on Wednesday night after designers made changes to exterior design of the building, along with some other alterations to the first plan presented in November.

City Council Sends Letter to MWRA Opposing Allowing Sewage Overflow in the Charles River

Dave MartinA view down the Charles River from the Bridge on North Beacon Street.

The City Council sent a letter to the MWRA opposing allowing sewage overflow from being released into the Charles River and returning to the days when the river was a “dumping ground for sewage.”

Chanukah Candles Light the Dark Night at Chabad Watertown’s Fourth Annual Celebration

Rabbi Dovid Zaltzman lights a candle on the ice menorah during the fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

The flames of the candles on the big outdoor menorah shone through the dark and frigid night during Monday’s Chabad Watertown’s fourth annual Chanukah Celebration at Arsenal Yards.

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Items Being Dumped at Watertown Boy & Girls Club Costing Hundreds to Remove

By Charlie Breitrose | December 3, 2025

Items recently dumped in the parking lot of the Watertown Boys & Girls Cluh.

Recently, the Watertown Boys & Girls Club has been receiving some unwanted drop-offs in the form of furniture, mattresses, and other items being left in or around the club’s dumpster.

Business

New Media Production Studio Opens in Watertown, Offering Creative Services & Community Space

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

The following announcement was provided by Atelier Sociale:

Atelier Sociale, a full-service media production studio specializing in photography, videography, and podcast production, announces its grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 372 Main St., Watertown.

Entertainment

Watertown Families with Youngsters Invited to Breakfast with Santa

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

Watertown Families Together and Brigham House will host Breakfast with Santa, and families with young children are invited. See the announcement from the organizers, below.

Around Town

Watertown Holding Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

By Charlie Breitrose | December 3, 2025

Watertowns veterans will remember Pearl Harbor with a ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 6. See more information in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Entertainment

Three Artists Featured in “Draw a Line,” the Latests Exhibit at Storefront Art Projects

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

The following announcement was provided by Storefront Art Projects:

Storefront Art Projects presents: Draw a Line, featuring Lesley Cohen, Sand T Kalloch, Christine Kyle from Dec. 6-27, 2025. A reception Saturday, Dec. 6, 1-4 p.m.

Business

Watertown Businesses Can Get Parking Passes for City Lots

By Guest Writer | December 3, 2025

Parking passes for Watertown’s municipal lots are available for businesses. See how to apply in the information from the City of Watertown below.

Government

State Rep. Owens Announces December Office Hours

By Guest Writer | December 2, 2025

State Rep. Steve Owens.

Watertown State Rep. Steve Owens will host a pair of office hours in Watertown and another in Cambridge in December. See more information in the announcement from Rep. Owens’ Office, below.

Police/Fire

Police Log: Scammer Uses Church in Fraud, Mini Van Stolen

By Charlie Breitrose | December 2, 2025

The following information was provided by the Watertown Police Department.

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