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James DeMarco grew up in Watertown and became a goaltender at age 5. It’s his life’s passion to stand between the pipes and keep the puck out of the net. Combining this with the love of cartooning Small Saves emerged in 1991 and took on a life of his own. “To play goal – then come home and draw Small Saves — is my ideal definition of a good day.”
Grace Chapel in Watertown will host a pair of Christmas Eve Services on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025. See details in the announcement from Grace Chapel, below. Our Christmas Eve candlelight worship services are a beautiful experience for your whole family to enjoy! Celebrate Christmas with us at one of our two services:
Wednesday, December 24 | 3:00 pm
Wednesday, December 24 | 4:30 pm
There will be nursery childcare available for ages 0-3 years available.
Watertown Recreation Department’s Winter 2026 Programs are here! See details from the Recreation Department, below. Join us for the start of the new year with a full slate of youth and adult programming! Please see below: a snapshot of programs that are happening this winter. Here are some programs you might be interested in this winter!
Boston College High School announced the first quarter honor roll, and eight students from Watertown made the grades. See the announcement from BC High, below. I’m writing to let you know that the following local students made the Q1 Honor Roll at BC High for the 2025-2026 school year. Please join us in celebrating their accomplishments! OwenDriscollQuarter 1 High Honors2026RobertAirasianQuarter 1 Honors2027RobertDiStefanoQuarter 1 Honors2027ThomasMoloneyQuarter 1 Honors2027SamuelCarpenterQuarter 1 High Honors2028RobertMacKerronQuarter 1 Honors2028WilliamCuddyQuarter 1 High Honors2028ChetBrackettQuarter 1 Honors2029
The following announcement was provided by Housing for All Watertown:
Housing for All Watertown will host its third annual Happy HAW-lidays Cookie Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 5-7 p.m. in the Social Hall of First Parish of Watertown, located at 35 Church Street. The event is open to the public and welcomes community members of all ages! The cookie exchange offers a relaxed, festive opportunity for Watertown residents to connect with one another, enjoy the holiday season, and share homemade treats. Attendees are invited to bring cookies to exchange, though participation is welcome whether or not guests bring baked goods.
Daniel Lander. The following announcement was provided by Team Lander:
On Dec. 15, Daniel Lander announced his candidacy for State Senate in the Suffolk and Middlesex District. Running to take on the cost of living crisis in Massachusetts, Daniel will prioritize making our communities more affordable and great places to live, while challenging the inaction and inertia of the State Senate. “Massachusetts is my home.
Gore Place announced it will be giving back to the community with free tours on Dec. 19, 2025. See more information in the announcement from Gore Place, below. Here at Gore Place, we are part of a wonderful and supportive community. It’s our turn to give back!
Greetings Councilors:
Now that the electorate is aware of the Flock Safety camera fiasco; the Council is backpedaling to save face with a public process. Please: don’t insult us by spinning the words. Let’s not forget: the Council approved the Flock Safety equipment purchase through the budget process.The horsie was out of the barn on 06/10/25, when the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget was unanimously approved. Manager, Proakis signed the Flock contract on 09/11/25. Followed by a purchase order on 09/12/25.