Elections

LETTER: Resident Endorses School Committee Candidate

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I’m writing to urge Watertown voters to vote for Sheila Krishnan for School Committee. Sheila and her husband Steve, both educators themselves, have chosen to rise their kids in Watertown because they love the level of community engagement they’ve found here. I first got to know Sheila through the Kingian Response Team, and we have connected over our shared interest in history and ongoing learning despite our different personal backgrounds. Since then, I’ve watched with admiration at her success in bringing together different parts of the community in service of our youth. She brings a rare combination of deep insight and non-nonsense smarts to complex problems. She helps colleagues get to the heart of the matter with grace and wisdom.

Around Town

Watertown Library Releases Five Year Strategic Plan, See Details

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The Watertown Free Public Library. (Courtesy of WFPL)

The Watertown Free Public Library approved a new Strategic Plan in the summer of 2025, and the public is invited to look at the finalized plan. See the announcement from the library, below. Read more about the Watertown Free Public Library FY 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, with an update from Library Director Kim Long (Hewitt):

Hello and happy fall! In June, the Library Trustees voted to approve WFPL’s new Strategic Plan for FY26-2030.

Sports

Watertown Boxer Fighting for a Cure at MGM Music Hall

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Sylvia Khalarian

The following announcement was provided by Haymakers for Hope:

This October, Watertown resident, Sylvia Khalarian, will be fighting for a cure, literally, in the annual Haymakers for Hope Belles of the Brawl charity boxing event. On Thursday, October 9th at the well-known MGM Music Hall at Fenway, Khalarian along with 25 other brave fighters residing in the New England area will be stepping into the ring at this year’s event to combat cancer and raise money for their main beneficiary, The Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Since having their first event in 2011, Haymakers for Hope has raised over $35 million for cancer research, awareness, survivorship, and care. Haymakers is now accepting registrations from everyday professionals in the Greater Boston area who have no prior boxing experience and are eager to learn the art of boxing. Participants will have the chance to train at local partner gyms over the course of four months, culminating in a live fight night at the state-of-the-art MGM Music Hall, performing in front of a sold-out crowd and fighting for a cure.

Letters

LETTER: Thanks to Supporters at Operation American Soldier Golf Tournament

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What an incredible day! Thanks to all of you who joined us for our Annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 22 at Windham Country Club — whether you played, sponsored, volunteered, or just came out to cheer us on — we raised over $20,000 for Operation American Soldier! 

Your support keeps us going and helps us continue our mission to serve those who serve us. We truly couldn’t do it without you. A huge shout-out to our Platinum Sponsors for their amazing generosity:

The DeWitt Charitable Fund, Cornerstone Mitsubishi, The Pvt Shutt Detachment, VFW Post 1105, Point32 Health, 356Z Foundation, TJX, BAE Systems, Teddie Peanut Butter, John & Wendy Rocca, Danny Mazzola, Sky Meadow Country Club, and Watertown Savings.

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Watertown Boys & Girls Club Running December Vacation Program

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December vacation 2025 is longer that most years, and the Watertown Boys & Girls Club will be offering limited daily programs during the school break. See more information provided by the WBGC, below. WBGC is offering a December vacation program that will run across four days on December 22/23/29/30 for kids ages 7-12 during the break to help families keep their kids busy and active during the break. Registration for our program is now open and we’re offering a $10/day discount on the daily fee for all registrations by Nov. 1, 2025.

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Watertown Church Hosting Series of Parenting Workshops

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Grace Chapel Watertown

Grace Chapel will hold a series of parenting workshops at the church in Watertown. See details provided by Grace Chapel, below. Ever feel lost about what to do when your kids pull you in different directions, and wonder if you’re getting this parenting thing right? Parenting is demanding, sometimes exciting, and always a huge responsibility. Before we launch our kids into adulthood, we need a clear North Star, a guiding vision that keeps us steady and focused on what’s most important in your life.

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Wayside Staff Spotlight: Program Director Sophia Suarez-Friedman

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Sophia Suarez-Friedman. Sophia Suarez-Friedman, Wayside Multi Program Director, shared her favorite local spot in Watertown, career advice, and what keeps her rooted to Wayside Multi in the latest Wayside Staff Spotlight. See what she said in the Q&A provided by Wayside. Suarez-Friedman oversees community-based prevention, outreach, resource navigation, and counseling services for Watertown, Waltham, and surrounding communities. In this role, she leads program development, supervises staff, manages grant funding and reporting, and collaborates with city agencies, schools, and community partners to strengthen access to vital resources.

Government

State Rep. Owens Hosting Office Hours in October

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State Rep. Steve Owens

Residents can meet with State Rep. Steve Owens during three office hours in the month of October, including two in Watertown. See details in the information provided by Rep. Owens’ Office, below. Please come visit me at my next office hours:

Thursday, October 9 from 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Kendall Kitchen at the Quad (10 Wilson Road, Cambridge, MA 02138)

Monday, October 20 from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Watertown Senior Center (31 Marshall St., Watertown, MA 02472)

Friday, October 31 from 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. at Triangle Coffee Bar (66 Galen St., Watertown, MA 02472)

The Statehouse is open to the public and my legislative office is in suite 167. The office phone number is (617) 722-2230. Please give us a call or drop us a note if you plan to stop by!