Obituaries

OBIT: Louise Nugent, 94, Beloved “Grammy,” Artist, Served in the Navy’s WAVES

By |

Louise Nugent

Louise M. (Roche) Nugent, of Watertown, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on December 21, just three days shy of her 95th birthday. Louise was born and raised in Watertown and Newton, Massachusetts. She was drawn to the arts from an early age and after her graduation from Newton High School went on to study and graduate from the Massachusetts College of Art. Louise then began her professional career as a draftswoman, where she was known for her patience, kindness, and strong work ethic. Louise also proudly served in the U.S. Naval Reserve, better known as the WAVES.

Around Town

See the Christmas Week Hours for City Hall, the Library and More

By |

Watertown’s municipal buildings will have shortened hours during the week of Christmas. See details in the announcement from the City of Watertown, below. Holiday Hours in Observance of Christmas

On December 24, 2025, the Department of Public Works offices will be closed at 11am, the Library will be closed at 12pm, and City Hall, Parker Building, and Senior Center will be closed at 12:30pm (note, the Inspectional Services and Zoning and Code Enforcement offices at the Parker Building will be closed at 11:30am)

On December 25, 2025, City Hall, Parker Annex, Parker Building, Senior Center, Library, and the Department of Public Works office, will be closed. On December 26, 2025, City Hall, Parker Annex, Parker Building, Senior Center, Library, and the Department of Public Works office, will be closed. Library will be open from 1-5 pm.

Around Town

Reserve Now for the 26th Annual Watertown Unity Breakfast

By |

The 26th annual Watertown Unity Breakfast will be on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, and tickets are now available. See more details provided by the World in Watertown, below. World in Watertown is thrilled to invite you to the 26th annual Watertown Unity Breakfast on January 19, 2026 from 8:30-11 a.m.

Join us in person at the Hellenic Cultural Center, 25 Bigelow Ave, Watertown. Get your ticket at https://watertownunitybreakfast.eventbrite.com

A hot breakfast from Wicked Bagel will be served at 8:30 am followed by music, roundtable conversations, student essays, and the presentation of the Unity Award. Every year, the community in Watertown, Massachusetts, comes together on Martin Luther King Day to honor his life and civil rights legacy by recommitting to foundational principles of racial, social, and economic justice.

Entertainment

A Small Saves Christmas in This Week’s Cartoon

By |

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.”

Around Town

Watertown Church Holding Two Christmas Eve Services

By |

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.   

Around Town

Registration Open for Watertown Recreation’s Winter Programs

By |

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!

Schools

Eight Watertown Students Make Honor Roll at BC High School

By |

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

Around Town

Housing for All Watertown Hosts Third Annual Happy HAW-lidays Cookie Exchange

By |

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.