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Mt. Auburn Street has been under construction this year, and it will continue for a few more. (Photo by Charlie Breitrose)
The past several months have been tough for businesses in Coolidge Square with the road construction and utility work on Mt. Auburn Street. While the project is expected to last another three years, heavy construction is largely done until spring and City and construction officials have committed to improving communication with business owners.
Watertown Community FridgeThe Watertown Community Fridge provides free food and meals to those who need it. It will move to a new location behind the Watertown Free Public Library on Nov. 10, 2025. The Watertown Community Fridge, which offers free food 24/7, will be moving to a new location. See details provided by the Community Fridge, below.
John Airasian
A Mass of Christian Burial for John S. Airasian, of Watertown, will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Church of St. Patrick, 212 Main Street, Watertown. John was born in Cambridge to the late Peter S. and Anna E. (Calles) Airasian. He passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the age of 82. He grew up on Oakley Road in East Watertown with his parents and brothers.
A panel of local experts will discuss the future development in Watertown. See more details in the announcement provided by the Watertown Business Coalition. Watertown’s Open
Hear about the State of Real Estate and Development in Watertown during the event at the Italian Design Interiors showroom in Watertown Square presented by the City of Watertown, Little Local Conversations, and the Watertown Business Coalition. The free event will take place on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Italian Design Interiors, 19 Spring St.
Stock up on produce for at the Watertown Farmers Market Pop-Up Farm Shop on Wednesday, Nov. 12. Customers with SNAP benefits can get free fruits and vegetables from two farms. See more information provided by the City of Watertown. Watertown Farmers’ Market Pop-up Farm Shop! Wednesday, Nov.
The following announcement was provided by the Watertown Human Rights Commission:
The Watertown Human Rights Commission (WHRC) is inviting local youth to help shape its public image through a Logo Design Contest this fall. Open to all elementary, middle and high school students in Watertown, the contest encourages participants to reflect on what human rights mean to them and express those ideas through art. Designs should include the full name “Watertown Human Rights Commission” and may draw on themes of people, community, peace, or the Charles River. Submissions can be hand-drawn or digital and are due by Wednesday, November 12 at 11:59 p.m. to Doug Newton at dnewton@watertown-ma.gov.
A $100 gift card will be awarded to the winning artist, and the selected logo will be featured on official WHRC materials and social media. Winners will be announced later in November.
Watertown Middle School students are collecting winter coats for kids and families through Jan. 10, 2026. The coats will be cleaned by Anton’s and given to local non-profits. See details provided by Watertown Middle School and Anton’s. Coats of all sizes needed: Caring Partners’ Coats for Kids & Families seeks warm winter coat donations through Jan.
The City will celebrate Watertown’s veterans on Nov. 10 at a luncheon at the Senior Center. See more information sent out by the City of Watertown, below. Join us in honoring and celebrating our veterans at our Veterans Day Luncheon on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Watertown Senior Center, located at 31 Marshall Street, starting at 12:00 PM. The program includes a catered lunch and a special award ceremony led by our City Manager, George Proakis, as well as feature remarks from COA Board Member, Russ Arico, and Watertown’s Veteran Services Officer, Jerome Terminiello.
The following announcement was provided by M&T Bank and Catholic Charities:
M&T Bank is joining Catholic Charities Boston (CCAB) in providing Hope for the Holidays to those in need. M&T Bank is collecting non-perishable food items at all Greater Boston branch locations beginning next week through the end of November. The donations will benefit Catholic Charities Boston’s food pantries, which served 69,441 people across Eastern Massachusetts this past year.
This holiday season, the need for donations is dire as policy changes, funding cuts, and high grocery costs further strain struggling households. One in three Massachusetts families faces food insecurity. One in six Massachusetts families rely on SNAP benefits to feed their families.
