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Community Preservation Funds Approved for 2 Affordable Housing Projects & Work at the Commander’s Mansion

By Charlie Breitrose | 23 hours ago

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.

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.

Mixed Use Building With 40 Residential Units on Mt. Auburn St. Approved by Planning Board

The project at 33 Mt. Auburn Street was approved by the Planning Board. The five story building has one floor of commercial and four of residential. (Torrington Properties)

The first by-right residential project, a five story mixed use building at 33 Mt. Auburn St., was approved by the Planning Board on Dec. 3. The development will have 40 residential units, and commercial space on the ground floor.

Two Bus Lines in Watertown Will Run More Frequently Starting Soon

A 71 bus, one of the routes that will run more often beginning in December 2025.

Two bus lines in Watertown will have upgraded service beginning Dec. 14, 2025, the MBTA announced. The 71 and 73 buses are scheduled to run every 15 minutes. See more in the following announcement from the MBTA.

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Sports

Rivals Square Off Thursday Morning at Victory Field With Pride & Bragging Rights on The Line

By Jim Vershbow, Contributor | November 26, 2025

Watertown hopes to keep the Thanksgiving Gam trophy in 2025. Last year. the Raiders won the Thanksgiving Game at Belmont. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)

On Thursday morning, Nov. 27th, better known as Thanksgiving, young men from Watertown and Belmont will suit up to play football for the chance to say “we beat them” in the 103rd edition of the Raiders versus Maurauders rivalry. And the beauty of it all is that it doesn’t matter what has transpired leading up to this game, either this season in terms of each schools overall record or past Thanksgiving Day games. It’s all about the day at hand and trying to put together 48 minutes of winning football.

Entertainment

Holiday Celebration at Arsenal Yards Includes Black Friday, Character Extravaganza & Hannukkah Celebration

By Guest Writer | November 26, 2025

Arsenal Yards has a lineup of events for the Holidays. (Courtesy of Arsenal Yards)

The following announcement was provided by Arsenal Yards.

Around Town

Board of Health Revokes Licenses for 2 Bodywork Businesses, Details of Inspections Discussed

By Charlie Breitrose | November 25, 2025

Two body works businesses in Watertown had their permits revoked by the Board of Health for violations of the City’s Bodywork Regulations and other local and state regulations. Inspections found evidence of sexual services and employees living at the business.

Sports

Watertown Hosting Thanksgiving Football Game, See How to Get Tickets, Park & Gain Entry to Victory Field

By Charlie Breitrose | November 25, 2025

Watertown will host Belmont in the 103rd Thanksgiving Game on Thursday, Nov. 27 at 10 a.m. at Victory Field. Due to construction on the other parts of the complex, parking will not be allowed on site. Tickets are available online, and there is a discount until Wednesday afternoon.

Around Town

See the Thanksgiving Hours for City Hall, the Library & the Senior Center

By Guest Writer | November 25, 2025

City buildings will close early on Wednesday and will remain closed through the Thanksgiving. Some will be closed on Friday, as well. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown.

Government

Residents Wanted to Serve on Several Boards, Including Health, Zoning, Planning, Council on Aging

By Guest Writer | November 25, 2025

Watertown City Hall

Multiple City boards seek members, including the Board of Health, Community Preservation Committee, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission, Licensing Board, Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee, and the Council on Aging. See more information about the boards and how to apply in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below.

Government

City Council Looking at Middle School Options; High School Project on Time, Receiving Solar Reimbursement

By Charlie Breitrose | November 24, 2025

A new middle school could still be a possibility in the near future, as the City Council discusses the options on Nov. 25, 2026. Above is a vision of what a new Watertown Middle School could look like created by Ai3 Architects.

Tuesday night, the future of the Watertown Middle School may be decided by the City Council.

Business

How to Shop Local in Watertown on Small Business Saturday

By Guest Writer | November 24, 2025

The Watertown Business Coalition encourages the community to shop, eat, and spend locally on Nov. 29 — Small Business Saturday. See more info in the announcement from the WBC, below.